Military news

Air Force Airman Scott Yager has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies, performed drill and ceremony marches, and participated in physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises and special training in human relations.

In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an Associate in Applied Science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Yager, a 2008 graduate of Lawrence High School, is the son of Timothy Yager, Lawrence, and Bonnie Pershing, Greensburg, Pa.