Graduates from basic infantry training

Army National Guard Pfc. Timothy Montefour 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.

He is the son of Timothy Montefour Sr. of Hospital Street, Carbondale, and Loretta Montefour of South Street, Jim Thorpe.

Montefour graduated in 2008 from Jim Thorpe Area High School.