U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan A. Marcum 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.

Marcum is the son of Richard Marcum, brother of Brady Gill, Lorenzo Farris and Maggie Farris, and nephew of Denise and Carl Farris, of Suffolk.

He is a 2006 graduate of Central High School, Central, La. He earned a bachelor’s degree in 2012 from Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, La.