Marine Corps Pfc. MATTHEW T. HARRIS, son of Annamarie Harris of Topsham, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.

Harris and fellow recruits began their daily training at 5 a.m., by running three miles and performing calisthenics. In addition to the physical conditioning program, Harris 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. Harris and other recruits also received instruction on the Marine Corps’ core values and what the core values mean in guiding personal and professional conduct.

Harris ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54- hour, team evolution culminating in a ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem, and addressed as “Marines” for the first time in their careers.

Air Force Airman CHARLES H. GREENE IV graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an intensive, 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. Greene earned distinction as an honor graduate.

A 2011 graduate of Mt. Ararat High School in Topsham, he is the son of Anna Simpson-Greene of Bowdoin.

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