Army National Guard Pvt. Anthony M. Lewis 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.

Anthony is the son of Fredrick and Lavone Lewis of State Route 92, Susquehanna.

He is a 2008 graduate of Blue Ridge High School, New Milford.