Air Force Reserve Airman Dawson Z. Cole 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Cole is the son of Paula Cole and Ronald Cole, both of Greenwood. He is a 2011 graduate of Telstar Regional High School, Bethel.