Navy Seaman Christopher L. Mitchell, son of Faith Grum of Fuquay-Varina and Randy S. Mitchell of Apex, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

During the eight-week program, Mitchell 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.

Mitchell is a 2007 graduate of Harnett Central High School of Angier.