Training never ends for sailor
ONBOARD USS TRIPOLI — U.S. Navy Seaman Apprentice Paul Leclair, of Sarasota, may have received initial training in being a mass communication specialist for the military, but he’s also doing some physical training.
As a part of the security reaction force for the amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), he recently underwent more training.
Among the moments captured by another mass communication specialist, Leclair practiced baton blocks on Aug. 14.
USS Tripoli is an America-class amphibious assault ship. It is homeported in San Diego.
$2,000 in items donated
PORT CHARLOTTE — The Charlotte Harbor Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America recently donated items to the Douglas T. Jacobson State Veterans Home.
The National Military Officers Association of America was represented by Hugh Porter and Tom D’Abrosca. They provided clothing, shaving needs, hearing assistance devices and belts, according to a news release.
“The Chapter is comprised of retired, regular, reserve, National Guard, former officers and surviving spouses of the uniformed services,” a news release stated.