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Geertsema finishes basic infantry training

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Contributed by: Army & Air Force Hometown News on 11/4/2007

Army National Guard Pfc. Andre Geertsema 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.

Geertsema is the son of Arie Geertsema of Westminster, Colo., and Bertus Geertsema of Lexington, Ky.

The private is a 2006 graduate of Lexington Christian Academy.

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