Friday, February 7, 2014

Former Turner student graduates from basic military training

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Air Force Airman Matthew D. Wise graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman 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.

Wise earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He is the son of Susan and Ronald Rise of Olathe, Kan.

The airman is a 2013 graduate of Turner High School, Kansas City.