Navy Seaman David A. Divito, son of Berit M. and David W. Divito of Souderton,  recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
         During the eight-week program, Divito completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard and aircraft safety. An emphasis was also placed on physical fitness.
         The capstone event of boot camp is "Battle Stations". This exercise gives recruits the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the fleet. "Battle Stations" is designed to galvanize the basic warrior attributes of sacrifice, dedication, teamwork and endurance in each recruit through the practical application of basic Navy skills and the core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment. Its distinctly ''Navy'' flavor was designed to take into account what it means to be a Sailor.     
Divito is a 2011 graduate of Souderton Area High School of Souderton.

Army Spec. Christopher P. Gunther has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn.
      Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces were also assisting in rebuilding Iraq's economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq's sovereignty and independence as a democracy.
     Operation New Dawn officially came to an end Dec. 15, 2011.
     Gunther, a healthcare specialist and combat medic with the 77th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Dix, has served 3 years in the military.
     The specialist is a resident of Perkasie.
Army Spec. Jonathan D. Frick has returned to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., after being deployed to Iraq serving in support of Operation New Dawn.
      Members from all branches of the U.S. military and multinational forces were also assisting in rebuilding Iraq's economic and governmental infrastructure, and training and preparing Iraqi military and security forces to assume full authority and responsibility in defending and preserving Iraq's sovereignty and independence as a democracy.
     Operation New Dawn officially came to an end Dec. 15, 2011.
     Frick, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the 77th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Dix.
     The specialist is a resident of Perkasie.