U.S. Air Force National Guard Airman Khongsinh Savathvongxay 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.

Savathvongxay is the son of Sam Phimphivong of Smyrna, Tenn., and brother of Anoulom Phimphivong of Christiana, Tenn.

He is a 2018 graduate of Stewarts Creek High School, Smyrna, Tenn.