Wiest graduates from basic military training

Airman Taylor Wiest will continue US Air Force training at Kessler Air Force Base, Mississippi, starting in July. [Special to the News Bulletin]

CRESTVIEW — Air Force Airman Taylor N. Wiest graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed eight weeks' training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Basic training graduates earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Wiest, a 2016 Crestview High School graduate, will begin technical training in Cyber Systems Operations in July at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. Her parents, Crestview residents Shawn and Jean McCarthy, are both U.S. Air Force veterans.

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