WAYNESVILLE, Mo. – Army Pvt. Jacob D. Lyons has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship qualification, bayonet combat, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, marches, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions and core values.

He is the son of Douglas Lyons and grandson of Benita Postelle, both of Clearlake, Calif.

Lyons is a 2007 graduate of Lower Lake High School, Lower Lake, Calif.