Dustin Ellis will be graduating from Basic Combat Training on Jan. 29 from Fort Knox, Ky.
Dustin has a lot to be proud of as he graduated with honors, earned an expert rating on his marksmanship and showed strong leadership skills by maintaining Platoon Guide (PG) through the entire basic combat training process, earning him a recommendation. As PG, Dustin would lead his platoon, march them in formation, direct cadence, assist his fellow comrades and assist the drill sergeant. Through all the strenuous weeks of training, Dustin has been learning and demonstrating the Army values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage; and the Warrior Ethos: I will always place the mission first, I will never accept defeat, I will never quit and I will never leave a fallen comrade.
After graduation Dustin will be transferred to Maryland for 13 weeks to begin his Advanced Individualized Training. Dustin’s family and friends are very proud of his accomplishment and wish him the best of luck.