Sailor on the crest of a wave

A 27-year-old Royal Navy recruit from Bognor Regis is one step closer to a life at sea after completing his basic training at HMS Raleigh in Cornwall.
By The Newsroom
Published 22nd Oct 2008, 17:22 BST
Updated 7th Jun 2018, 17:50 BST

Trainee Logistician Luke Pierce joined the Royal Navy in July.

He has just completed nine weeks of intensive training to turn him from a civilian into a sailor.

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The course teaches recruits the basic skills they will rely upon throughout their time in the Royal Navy and includes a series of physical and mental challenges to develop team working skills.

At the end of the course the successful recruits march out before their families and friends during their passing-out-parade.

The former pupil of Felpham Community College previously worked as a retail assistant.

He said: "I joined the Royal Navy for a new challenge and chapter in my life.

"The training was great and has changed me as a person.

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"It feels like a great achievement to complete the course and well worth it.

"I hope to achieve a lot in my new career, but am happy to see where life takes me.

"It'll be great to do some good in the world."

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