Local man graduates from basic combat training

Army National Guard Pvt. Kaleb F. Garis 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.
He is the son of Karen Renner of Holiday Ave., Hatfield, and brother of Melissa Mokes of Cathill Road, Sellersville.
Garis graduated in 2008 from Pennridge High School.