Army Pvt. John W. Dodge graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla. During nine weeks of training, the soldier studied and received instruction and training exercises in various aspects of Army mission. He is the son of Melva Dodge of Benton, Mo., and grandson of Melvin Morris of East Prairie, Mo.
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