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Boone graduates basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Jared M. Boone 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.

Boone is the son of Jared Carpenter and grandson of Sara Watson, both of Wolfpen Road, Crawford. He is a 2011 graduate of Buckhannon Upshur High School.

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