BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Army Pfc. Mark E. Burgett, the son of David and Connie Burgett of Underwood Road, Foley, has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills.

Burgett graduated in 2009 from Foley High School.