Smith Graduates From Naval Training

September 6, 2015

Dakota Rex Smith graduated recently from basic training after eight weeks at the Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes, IL. Dakota is the son of Rex Jr. and Theresa Smith of Jay.

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4 Responses to “Smith Graduates From Naval Training”

  1. Theresa Smith on September 7th, 2015 12:30 am

    Dakota,we are so very proud of you!! All your hard work and dedication paid off. Very exciting and proud day for us watching you march into the ceremonial hall for your graduation that day at Great Lakes,IL. You have all you need to succeed. You are a very capable and intelligent young man. Continue to keep Jesus in your life and always remember the task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you!! We love you ,we miss you and we will see you very soon! Looking awesome Sailor!!

  2. Susan Garrison on September 6th, 2015 9:38 pm

    Dakota,

    I’m so very proud of you! Always honor God and the values I know you were taught and there will be no limit to how far you can go in the military. You wear the uniform well. Very handsome!

    Susan

  3. bigbill1961 on September 6th, 2015 3:15 pm

    Bravo Zulu and welcome to the fleet! I graduated at Great Lakes in November of 1979. May you have a long and rewarding naval career, shipmate. Fair winds and following seas.

  4. Bob C. on September 6th, 2015 7:12 am

    Congratulations, Mr. Smith.
    My wishes are that you have an exciting and very fulfilling career in the Navy of the United States of America.
    Thank you for your commitment to the National Security and the Freedoms we all enjoy.
    Anchors Aweigh.

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