CRESTVIEW — U.S. Air Force Airman Desiree A. Grant graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, 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 also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Grant earned distinction as an honor graduate.
She is the daughter of Stephanie Altom of Crestview, Fla., and Todd Striplin of Schertz, Texas, granddaughter of Mel and Marsha Altom of Flushing, Mich., Robert Gonzales of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Donna Gonzales of Lowell, Mich., and daughter-in-law of Richard and Christine Grant of Lowell, Mich. She is also the wife of Brayton Grant.
Grant is a 2015 graduate of Lowell High School, Lowell, Mich.
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