Army Pvt. Eric Faramelli has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values.

Faramelli is the son of Julio Faramelli of Forest City.

He is a 2013 graduate of Mountain View High School, Kingsley.