Ollenburger graduates from basic training
Army Pfc. Neil W. Ollenburger graduated Sept. 8 from basic infantry training and Oct. 5 from airborne school at Fort Benning, Ga.
During the nine-week basic training program, Ollenburger received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aide, and Army history, core values, and traditions.
During the three weeks of airborne training he encountered daily physical fitness and basic parachutist training. During the first two weeks, he jumped from towers and during the final week, he made five qualifying jumps from C-130 aircraft.
He now is stationed in Fort Wainwright, Alaska, with the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 1-17 Infantry Unit.
A graduate of Hillsboro High School, Ollenburger is the son of Gerald Ollenburger of Hillsboro and the late Suzanne Ollenburger. He is the grandson of Wayne and Carol Ollenburger and Sarah Penner of Hillsboro and the late Charles Penner.
