IN THE MILITARY: Southwest Georgians in service to the nation
From Staff Reports
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rhshode M. Hopkins and Airman 1st Class Keaira N. Mitchell have graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.
The airmen 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.
Hopkins is the son of Latonya Hopkins and Michael P. Hopkins, both of Albany. He is a 2017 graduate of Westover High School.
Mitchell is the daughter of Monica M. Johnson and Jessie L. Milledge, both of Albany, and the former ward of Lashawnda R. Lowe of Millbrook, Ala. She is a 2016 graduate of Monroe Comprehensive High School.
In the Military is an occasional column on Southwest Georgians serving in the U.S. military. Submissions may be emailed to [email protected]. Please include a keyword such as military in the subject line. Photos in jpg format are encouraged.
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