Air Force Airman Anthony J. Benitez graduated from basic military

training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

He 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.

He is the son of Carmen Benitez of Jefferson Drive, Lehigh Acres and a

2007 graduate of Lehigh Senior High School.