Basic completed
Navy Seaman Jordan M. Shinkus, son of Michael M. and Marian E. Shinkus, Frackville, completed basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, he completed a variety of training that 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," an exercise that gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. It is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through practical application of basic Navy skills and core values of honor, courage and commitment.
Shinkus is a 2013 North Schuylkill High School graduate.