TJ Markley

Wayne Markley Jr. 21, better known as TJ, graduated boot camp a member of Delta Company Plt. 1066 after 13 weeks of grueling training to become a United States Marine. TJ is the son of Karla Markley and step son of Butch Markley.TJ graduated Spencer High School in 2005, then he worked at Shoppers Supply, Great Lakes Coop in Spencer and Everly, from there he went to Farmers Coop in Ruthven before deciding to join the Marine Corps.

Navy Seaman Apprentice Whitney R. Veach, a 2006 graduate of Sergeant Bluff Luton High School, Sergeant Bluff, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Veach completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.

The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.