Air Force Airman Blake C. Soukup graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.
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.
Soukup is the son of Katrina Soukup of Athens and grandson of Carolyn Manley of Wills Point.
He is a 2012 graduate of Athens High School.