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Tate Grad McElroy Completes Navy Recruit Training
May 16, 2014
Patrick I. McElroy recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, the recruit completed a variety of training, including classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety.
The capstone event of boot camp is ‘Battle Stations.’
This exercise 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.
McElroy is the son of William and Dawn McElroy and a 2013 graduate of Tate High School.
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