Pettit Graduates Basic Training

by Contributor | January 31, 2013 10:35 am

Army Pvt. Joshua Pettit 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.

Pettit is the son of James Pettit of Central Square and Julie Pettit of Oswego.

He is a 2012 graduate of Mexico High School.

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