Private First Class Samuel J. McMillan recently completed graduation requirements of basic combat training for the United States Army at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
McMillan graduated from Anselmo-Merna high school in May of 2023 and is the son of Thomas and Lisa McMillan of rural Milburn.
While at Fort Leonard Wood, PFC McMillan was a member of Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Platoon. For ten weeks, he has participated in physical training, first aid courses, team development, a confidence course, communications, and rifle and grenade training. Chemical, biological, and field exercises as well as map and land navigations were among a number of other required skills he successfully completed to achieve graduation.