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Monday, July 26, 2010

Locals graduate from basic combat training

Army National Guard Pvt. Sean P. Whaley 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. He is the son of Patricia Rosenberger of First St., Hatfield, Whaley is a 2008 graduate of North Penn High School, Towamencin.
Army Pvt. Kaitlin M. Fegely has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches, and field training exercises. She is the daughter of Jennifer Holton of Perkasie. The private is a 2009 graduate of Penridge High School, Perkasie.
Army Pfc. Erica E. Hunsberger has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values. She is the daughter of Patti Crossin of Souderton, and Michael Hunsberger of Telford. Hunsberger is a 2004 graduate of Souderton Area High School.

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