Hometown News: La Darius Reed

Air National Guard Airman 1st Class La Darius J. Reed 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.

Reed is the son of Allison Gandy of Alison Drive, and Terry Essex of Fredot Road, both of Montgomery.

The airman graduated in 2008 from Jefferson Davis High School, Montgomery.