Hometown News: John Pitchford

Air National Guard Airman John W. Pitchford has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, core values, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received 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 relating through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Stacey Gray of Beverly Drive, Ocean Springs, Miss., and grandson of Lamar Pitchford of Greenwood Road, Tallassee.

The airman is a 2007 graduate of Tallassee High School.