Military Notes

Young and his fellow recruits began their training each day at 5 a.m. by running three miles and performing calisthenics.

In addition to the physical conditioning program, Young 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 a small infantry unit during field training.

Young also received instructions on the Marine Corps core values ? honor, courage and commitment ? and what the words mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.

Young and fellow recruits ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team effort and problem solving evolution.

After graduation from Parris Island, Young will be stationed at Camp Geiger for three weeks of combat training.

His MOS will be in administration. Young is a 2006 graduate of WCHS.