Military briefs

Published 12:00 am Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Ryan Evans
Army Pvt. Ryan C. Evans has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.
During the nine weeks of training, he 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 Cynthia Kelly and grandson of Sarah Evans, both of Salisbury.
The private is a 2008 graduate of North Rowan High School, Spencer.