Military news

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Pfc. Erika R. Lynch, daughter of Joe and Judy Lynch, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot located in Parris Island, S.C. Lynch successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new marine recruits both physically and mentally.

Lynch and her fellow recruits began their training each day at 5 a.m. by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to a physical conditioning program, she spent numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons trainings. They performed close order drill and operated as a small infantry unit during field training. Lynch also received instructions on the Marine Corps’ core values — honor, courage and commitment — and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.

After graduation from Parris Island, she was stationed at Camp Geiger, N.C., for four weeks of combat training. She will begin additional training at Pensacola NAS in Pensacola, Fla.

Lynch is a 2002 graduate of Chopticon High School.

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