Army

Allentown man

graduates basic

Army Pvt. Gianni X. Tersigni 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.

Tersigni is the son of Joanna Johnson and grandson of Maria Santiago, both of Allentown.

He is a 2012 graduate of William Allen High School, Allentown.