Cornett graduates combat course
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Matthew W. Cornett, son of Darleen A. Herndon of Nicholasville and Donald W. Cornett of Lexington, recently was selected Academic Honor Graduate for the Combat Engineer Platoon Sergeant Course (CEPSC), Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Cornett received instruction in engineer intelligence, reconnaissance, engineer equipment, bridging and more.
The course consists of supervisory level instruction in engineering subjects relating to general engineering, demolitions, mobility, countermobility, and survivability core competencies.
Wells graduates Marine basic training
Marine Corps Pvt. Andrew S. Wells, son of Tricia M. Wells of Nicholasville and Don S. Wells of Owingsville, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
Wells and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m. by running 3 miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Wells spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments that included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training.
Wells and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values — honor, courage and commitment —and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
Wells and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.
Jennette graduates Marine basic traning
Marine Corps Pvt. Joseph A. Jennette, son of Betty S. Jennette of Nicholasville and Charles U. Jennette Jr. of Nicholasville, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C., designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
Jennette and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a. m. by running 3 miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Jennette spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments that included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training.
Jennette and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values — honor, courage and commitment — and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
Jennette and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.
