Pender graduates basic training at Fort Benning

Army Reserve Pvt. Kyle J. Pender graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During nine weeks of training, he received training in drill, ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, Army history, core values and traditions. Training included development of combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics. Pender is the son of Barry Pender of Jackson and Elizabeth Roy-Beloate of Patton, Mo.