Air Force Reserve Airman Ashley R. Chestnut 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.

Chestnut is the daughter of Deborah and Emanuel Chestnut Jr. of Finish Line Arch, Suffolk.

She is a 2006 graduate of Nansemond River High School, Suffolk.