Thursday, October 15, 2009 8:32 AM
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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Austin J. Abbott recently graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX.
Abbott 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Abbott earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is a 2008 graduate of Abbott Acad-emy, Roanoke.
Abbott is the son of Kevin Abbott, Roanoke.