Bismarck, ND – Pvt. 2 Ed C. LeClair IV of McLaughlin, S.D., has completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training for the North Dakota Army National Guard.

LeClair 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, LeClair was assigned to the Recruit Training Company in Bismarck, N.D., which prepared him for his military training by learning basic combat and Soldier tasks. Since the completion of his training, LeClair has been assigned to Det 2 191st MP Company in Bismarck as a Military Police (31B).

LeClair graduated from McLaughlin High School in 2011. LeClair is currently attending Sitting Bull College studying Criminal Justice.

LeClair’s parents are Ed LeClair III and Vivian Billy.