Navy Seaman Recruit Jake A. Ayala, son of Theresa B. Cember of Cynthiana, Ky. and Rich A. Ayala, of Cynthiana, Ky., recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.
During the eight-week program, Ayala 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.