Army Pvt. Matthew P. Combes graduated from the Petroleum Supply Specialist Advanced Individual Training course at Fort Lee in Petersburg, Va.

The course is designed to train students in receipt, storage, issue, shipping and distribution of petroleum, oil and lubricant products used by the Army. Training included instruction in petroleum and water accounting, operating equipment associated with fuels and water distribution; and fueling and defueling operations and procedures on vehicles, aircraft and equipment.

Combes is the son of Michael P. Combes, Davis, Okla., and Katina J. Apel, Lawrence.