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October 30, 2012

Marine graduates boot camp

Pvt. James Pillon, 18, White Salmon, graduated from the United States Marine Corps boot camp at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on Oct. 5, 2012.

Pillon successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training as one of 83 recruits in Training Platoon 2165.

Following 10 days home on leave, he will report to Camp Pendleton for one month of Military Combat Training before attending the Military Occupation Specialty School in Virginia.

Pvt. Pillon will be stationed overseas following training.