Norridge-Harwood Heights News

Air Force Airman Guallpa completes basic training

 

August 21, 2012 7:00PM

Updated: September 24, 2012 6:03AM

NORRIDGE — Air Force Airman Manuel J. Guallpa graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

The airman completed an 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.

Guallpa is the son of Beatriz and Manuel Guallpa of Norridge and a 2010 graduate of Ridgewood High School.




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