Private Silvia

Army Pvt. Timothy M. Silvia 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, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

A 2002 graduate of Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School, Private Silvia is the son of Cynthia Silvia of Vineyard Haven.