BAY MINETTE, Ala. — Army Pvt. Timothy J. Blanchard, the grandson of Terry Mills of Faircloth Road, Lillian, and son of Rachel Blanchard of Cowling Road, Robertsdale, has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies.

Blanchard graduated in 2009 from Foley High School.