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Army Guard Private Graduates from Basic Training

Army National Guard Pvt. Jonathan P. Morrissette has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, GA.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.  Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.
Morrissette is the son of Patricia Morrissette of Douglasville, and nephew of Elizabeth McCullum of Mobile, AL.
He is a 2011 graduate of Alief Taylor High School, Houston, TX.


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