Hometown News: La'Darian Long

Air Force Airman La'Darian M. Long 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.

She is the daughter of Mary Wise of W. Wilding Drive, and sister of Pierre Long of Rosa L. Parks Ave., both of Montgomery.

Long is a 2004 graduate of Jefferson Davis High School.