US Army Training Center - Yearbook (Fort Leonard Wood, MO)

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essvzge ig the Mm rom the COMM ANDIN G GENNER AL ENT OF THE ARMY DEPARTM Hcxoounnrens font LsouARo wooo .S. ARMY TRA1NlNG CENTER AND COMNANDlNG GENERSi FORT LEONARD WOOD, M 'Q' I 4 U , ornce OF me ussoum 65 '15 CONGRATULATIONS, SOLDIER! You have successfully completed the intensive basic training program required of each individual in order to graduate to the ranks of the best trained, best equipped, and best informed soldier in the history of our modern Army. ln accomplishing the transformation from civilian to citizen soldier you have attained proficiency in the basic tools of the professional soldier: to march, to shoot, and to fight as a member of a team in the defense of our nation and the free world. As you move on to advanced individual training, or an assignment with an active Army unit, the officers, drill sergeants and men of your cadre are proud of you. You have proven yourself in the trials and pressures of basic training. You have developed your mind and body, and accepted the challenge of soldiers before you to be prepared to make whatever sacrifices are necessary in preserving freedom and the dignity of the individual. To each of you I extend my appreciation and best wishes for your in the years ahead. continuing success yf ,X fff T. H. SCOMB Major eneral, Commanding USA