Military news – December 16

U.S. Air Force Airman Caleb A. Foster of Columbus graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

Foster, who graduated from Columbus East High School earlier this year, is the son of Tamage and Stacey Foster of Columbus, and the nephew of Ashley and Eric Walton of Elizabethtown, and Michael Edwards of Campbellsville, Kentucky.

Foster completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.