Ming Graduates from Basic Training

Army Pvt. Castonia D. Ming 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.

Ming is the son of Wendy Smith and Anita Haugabrook, both of Douglasville. He is also the son of Castonia Ming of Fairburn.

He is a 2010 graduate of North Cobb High School, Kennesaw.