Bismarck, ND – Pvt. 2 Lynn P. Kienzle of New Leipzig, N.D., has completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training for the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Kienzle attended Basic Combat Training for 10 weeks at Fort Jackson, S.C., and then continued on to Advanced Individual Training which consisted of 18 weeks of military occupational schooling at Fort Gordon, Ga., graduating March 8, 2012.

Prior to his training, Kienzle 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, Kienzle has been assigned to 191 Military Police Co. in Fargo as a Signal Support Systems Specialist (25U).

Kienzle graduated from Grant County High School in 2011. Kienzle’s mom is Cheri Kienzle of New Leipzig, N.D.