U.S. Army Pvt. James A. Smith, a 2003 graduate of Wallowa High School, graduated from basic combat training at Fort Knox, Ky., has arrived at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Aberdeen, Md., to complete the track vehicle repairer advanced individual training course.

Smith is the son of Sharmalee and stepson of Theodore Keen of Wallowa.

He will be trained to troubleshoot, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical, air, fuel, brake, steering, transmission assemblies, hydraulic systems, and fire extinguisher and suppression assemblies on tracked vehicles. Also, will learn to repair gas turbine power and diesel power plants and packs, including compression ignition engine fuel and liquid cooling systems.