U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua L. Sims 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 also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Sims is the son of Earlie D. and Rebecca A. Sims of Athens, brother of Eric S. Sims of Tacoma, Wash., Stephanie M. Sims of Athens, and Nic Sims of North Richland Hills, Texas, and grandson of Rafael and Rita M. Fernandez of Raymondville, Texas.
He is a 2016 graduate of Athens High School. He earned an associate degree in 2016 from Trinity Valley Community College.