Casey Gomes

ATTLEBORO - Army Spec. Casey J. Gomes has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga.

He is the son of Louise Motta of Mendon Road, Attleboro. The specialist graduated in 1986 from New Bedford High School and received a bachelor's degree in 1994 from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

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.