Army Pvt. Nicholas L. St. Laurent 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.

St. Laurent is the son of Evelyn St. Laurent of Hartford and brother of Joshua St. Laurent of Livermore. He graduated in 2000 from North Atlantic Regional High School, Lewiston.