Hometown News: Zachary Knott

Air Force Airman 1st Class Zachary K. Knott 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.

Knott earned distinction as an honor graduate of the course.

He is the son of Brian and Mitzi Knott of Jackson Place, Wetumpka, and grandson of Margaret Merrick and Jesse Knott of Huntingdon, Tenn.

The airman is a 2003 graduate of Booker T. Washington Magnet High School, Montgomery.