Pfc. Jason P. Childers

Army Pfc. Jason P. Childers has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

He is the son of Jill Moore of Los Molino, grandson of Marty Babione of Reno, Nevada, and a 2007 graduate of Damonte Ranch High School, Reno.

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.