Wedel completes basic Army training

Army Reserve Pvt. Casey J. Wedel graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox.

During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values.

He is the son of Tammy Wedel of Goessel.

Wedel is a 2009 graduate of Wilson High School.