Hometown News: Christopher Whatley

Air Force Airman Christopher E. Whatley graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

He is the son of Chris and Lauri Whatley of Willow Lane, Montgomery.

Whatley graduated in 2008 from the Lighthouse Christian Academy in Montgomery.