BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Army National Guard Pfc. Jessica M. Jernigan, the daughter of Deborah Jernigan of Tolbert Road, 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.

Jernigan graduated in 2006 from Baldwin County High School, and received an associate degree in 2008 from Faulkner State Community College.