CHICAGO — Navy Seaman Jessica Roxanne Predieri, daughter of Samuel and Nettie Predieri of Crestview, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, and North Chicago, Ill.
Jessica completed eight weeks of classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, as well as shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was placed on physical fitness.
The boot camp's capstone event is Battle Stations 21, an exercise that gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet.
Battle Stations 21 instills basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of honor, courage and commitment.
Predieri's first naval duty station will be overseas after she completes a nine-week Master at Arms "A" School in San Antonio.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Crestview woman completes Navy basic training