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Hodges completes infantry basic
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Army National Guard Pfc. Mark E. Hodges has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning.

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 Wayne Hodges of Guyton and Debbie Smoak of Savannah.

Hodges is a 2003 graduate of Richmond Hill High School.

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