Marine Corps Pvt. Jesse E. Rubly, son of Anne M. and stepson of Dennis Thibault of Mechanic Falls, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.

For 13 weeks, Rubly stayed committed during some of the entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.

One week prior to graduation, Rubly endured The Crucible, a 54-hour
final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits
are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first
time.

Army Pfc. Cody P. Dulac has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Dulac is the son of Paul and Anne Dulac of Lewiston. He is a 2010 graduate of Lewiston High School.

Marine Corps Pvt. Andrew V. Arias, son of Dawna S. Decker of Lisbon Falls, earned the title of United States Marine after graduating from recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C.

For 13 weeks, Arias stayed committed during some of the entry-level military training in order to be transformed from civilian to Marine instilled with pride, discipline and the core values of honor, courage and commitment. Training subjects included close-order drill, marksmanship with an M-16A4 rifle, physical
fitness, martial arts, swimming, military history, customs and courtesies.

One week prior to graduation, Arias endured The Crucible, a 54-hour final test of recruits’ minds and bodies. Upon completion, recruits are presented the Marine Corps emblem and called Marines for the first time.

Arias is a 2011 graduate of Lisbon High School.

Army Pvt. Daniel A. Tucker has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises.

Tucker is the son of Linda Tucker and grandson of Linda Foster, both of Sabattus. He is a 2011 graduate of Oak Hill High School, Wales.

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class David S. Stern graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Stern is the son of Ben Stern of Mt. Vernon. He is a 2007 graduate of Maranacook Community High School, Readfield. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2011 from Daniel Webster College, Nashua, N.H.