Kibler completes basic combat training

Army National Guard Pvt. Matthew W. Kibler has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

He is the son of Rebecca Shea of Las Vegas and Andy Kibler of Minden.

Kibler is a 2008 graduate of Del Sol High School, Las Vegas.