03/19/2008

News / The Times Record

Navy Seaman Recruit Michael P. Cholewinski, son of Nancy J. Cholewinski of Bowdoin, recently completed basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Cholewinski 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. Cholewinski is a 2007 graduate of Mount Ararat High School of Topsham.

Navy Seaman Nicholas J. Cholewinski, son of Nancy J. Cholewinski of Bowdoin, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Cholewinski 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. Cholewinski is a 2005 graduate of Mount Ararat High School of Topsham.

Local Navy league to meet March 27
BATH — The directors and officers of the Casco Bay Maine Council-Navy League of the United States have announced an “evening of camaraderie and dinner” will be held on March 27 at the Kennebec Tavern, 199 Commercial St.
The guest speaker will be retired Navy Admiral Greg Johnson.
Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP by Saturday. To register, go to the organization’s Web site, www.navyleaguecascobay.org; e-mail the council at cascobaynlus@suscom-maine.net; or call 721-8699.
A social gathering with a cash bar will begin at 6 p.m.; dinner starts at 7 p.m. The cost is $30 per person.