JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Kyle M. Newell 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.

Newell is the son of Ronald E. Newell of Durham, grandson of Vicki and Ronald E. Newell of Pownal and Judy Bales of Eustis and nephew of Brett Hatheway of Chester, N.H.

He is a 2014 graduate of Freeport High School, Freeport.