Johnston completes basic Army training

Army National Guard Pvt. Ryan M. Johnston has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. During the nine weeks of training, Johnston studied the Army history, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, drill and ceremony, rifle marksmanship, map reading, field tactics, military justice system, basic first aid and field training exercises. Johnston is the son of Debbie Johnston of Burfordville and stepson of Anna Johnston of Scott City.