In The Service - Cesar Cabanas

CLEWISTON, FL. -- Army Pvt. Cesar J. Cabanas 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.

Cabanas is the son of Ernesto and Dayamit Cabanas, and nephew of Cinthia Tapia of West Aztec Avenue, all of Clewiston. He is a 2012 graduate of Clewiston High School.