Tilton graduates from basic combat training

Army National Guard Pvt. Jesse J. Tilton has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy and justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

He is the stepson of Brian Raymond, Wellsville.