Bismarck, ND – Pvt. 2 Cody M. Pratschner of Fargo, N.D., has completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training for the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Pratschner attended Basic Combat Training for 10 weeks at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo, and then continued on to Advanced Individual Training which consisted of 10 weeks of military occupational schooling also at Fort Leonard Wood, graduating December 15, 2011.

Prior to his training, Pratschner was assigned to the Recruit Training Company in Fargo, N.D., which prepared him for his military training by learning basic combat and Soldier tasks. Since the completion of his training, Pratschner has been assigned to the 191st Military Police Bn in Bismarck as Military Police (31B).

Pratschner graduated from Fargo North High School in 2011. Pratschner’s parents are Perry and Kirster Pratschner of Fargo, N.D.