Army PFC. Gavonta L. Williams has graduated from basic military training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
He completed an intensive 10-week training program that focuses on rigorous physical conditioning, confidence building, teamwork, individual and team tactical training and instruction on various weapons.
Gavonta is the son of Janet and Bobby Williams of Columbus. He is 2008 graduate of Columbus High School.
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