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Air Force Airman Russell N. Hires graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
He is the son of Tiffany Miller of Railroad Street, Oakwood, and Russell Hires of Trio Avenue, Louisville, Ky.
He is a 2009 graduate of West Hall High School, Oakwood.
Hires earned distinction as an honor graduate.
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Air Force Airman Tevin S. Haley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Haley is the son of Holly and Stephon Simmons of Garrison Road, Lula.
He is a 2010 graduate of East Hall High School, Gainesville.
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Air Force Airman 1st Class Rachel W. Simmons graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.
Simmons is the daughter of Keith And Elizabeth Simmons of Compton Way, Suwanee.
She is a 2005 graduate of West Hall High School, Oakwood. She earned an associate degree in 2007 from Alabama Southern Community College, Monroeville.
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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.