Bismarck, ND – Pvt. 2 Tyrell W. Anderson of Dickinson, N.D., has completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training for the North Dakota Army National Guard.

Anderson attended Basic Combat Training for 10 weeks at Fort Sill, Okla, and then continued on to Advanced Individual Training which consisted of 12 weeks of military occupational schooling also at Fort Sill, graduating February 9, 2012.

Prior to his training, Anderson 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, Anderson has been assigned to 188th Air Defense Artillery in Bismarck as an Avenger Crewmember (14S).

Anderson graduated from Dickinson High School in 2011. Steckler’s parents are Timothy and Doreen Anderson of Dickinson, N.D.