Alabamians in the military

Air Force Reserve Airman Justin Nettles 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 Ray Nettles of Fleahop Road, Eclectic, Ala., and grandson of Judy Hellums of King Silas Court, Wetumpka.

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Army National Guard Pvt. Joey P. Turner has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

He is the son of Jan Murrell of Odell St., and Ronald Turner of Highway 31 N., both of Prattville.

Turner is a 1998 graduate of Marbury High School, Prattville.

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Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Grace N. Cannon 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 Lisa Kemp of Perrydale Loop, Prattville, and Ralph Cannon of Sharon Blvd., Dora.

The airman is a 2009 graduate of Prattville High School.