WAYNESVILLE, Mo. — Army National Guard Pvt. Kyle R. Quinn and Army National Guard Pvt. Nathan A. Johnson have graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldiers received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions and core values.

Quinn is the son of James Quinn of Memory Lane, Manchester. He is a 2012 graduate of Maranacook High School, Readfield.

Johnson is the son of Jane Johnson of Bean Road, Mount Vernon. He is a 2012 graduate of Maranacook High School, Readfield.