Air Force Airman Anthony M. Tavares graduated this spring from basic training in San Antonio, Texas. Courtesy photo.

SAN ANTONIO – Air Force Airman Anthony M. Tavares 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.

He is the son of Denise Tavares of Clearlake, Calif., and brother of Mike Tavares of Dublin, Calif.

Tavares is a 2009 graduate of Lower Lake High School, Calif.