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Published Sunday, February 05, 2012 in Close-Up
Military Notes: Simmons graduates from basic infantry training at Fort Benning
From Staff Reports
closeup@newnan.com
Army National Guard Spec. Ryan J. Simmons has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus.
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.
Simmons is the son of William Simmons of Brooks.
He is a 2006 graduate of The Heritage School in Newnan. He earned a bachelor's degree in 2010 from the University of West Georgia.
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