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Dobbs completes basic training
Published 12:09pm Wednesday, February 22, 2012Army National Guard Pfc. Jeffrey H. Dobbs has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
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.
Dobbs is the son of Marsha Smith of Falkville and Jeffrey Dobbs of Hartselle.
He is a 2008 graduate of Austin High School in Decatur.
