Army Pvt. Aaron D. Gadson has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
For nine weeks, 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.
Gadson, the son of Letitia Coward of Pensacola and grandson of Ann Carson of Crestview, is a 2013 Pensacola High School graduate.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Gadson completes U.S. Army basic training