Mexico Man’s Son Completes Basic Training

by Contributor | January 3, 2010 10:03 pm

Army Reserve Pfc. David E. Bessey 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.

He is the son of David T. Bessey of County Route 16, Mexico, N.Y.

Bessey is a 2005 graduate of Susquehanna Valley High School, Conklin, N.Y.

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