Harris graduates from basic training

14 years ago

Harris graduates from basic training

Army National Guard Pvt. Matthew R. Harris has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

Harris is the son of Anna L. Harris of Presque Isle. He is a 2008 graduate of Presque Isle High School.