Navy Seaman Recruit Jedd R. Posadas, son of Maria Elena R. Desautel and stepson of David A. Desautel of Sequim, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Posadas 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.

Posadas is a 2013 graduate of Sequim High School.