Air Force Airman 1st Class Thomas M. Mesta 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Mesta's father is Kwang M. Mesta of Crestview.
He is a 2014 graduate of Crestview High School, Crestview.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Mesta, Crestview graduate, completes USAF basic training