Marcos Castillo completes basic training

DOWNEY - Army Pvt. Marcos A. Castillo has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning in Columbus, Ga.During the nine weeks of training, Castillo 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. He received additional training in combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to infantry crewmen. Castillo is the son of Fernando and Guadalupe Castillo of Commerce. He graduated from Downey High School in 2008.

********** Published: Oct. 24, 2013 - Volume 12 - Issue 28