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Army Spec. Christopher W. Conlin has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Conlin is the son of Craig Conlin of Hughsmith Court, Oak Hill. The specialist graduated in 1996 from Chantilly High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2000 from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville.