Kowal completes basic training
ROCHESTER� Marine Corps Pfc. Richard M. Kowal, son of Linda and Richard Kowal of Rochester, has completed basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego.
Pfc. Kowal successfully completed 12 weeks of training designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.
Pfc. Kowal and fellow recruits began their training at 5 a.m. by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Kowal 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 training. They performed close order drill and operated as small infantry unit during field training.
Pfc. Kowal and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps� core values � honor, courage and commitment, and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.
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