SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Air Force Airman Mykel J. Hartzell graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base.

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.

Hartzell is a 2009 graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Rumford.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Army Reserve Pvt. Ian M. Sweetser has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values, physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare and bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises.

Sweetser is the son of Sonia Sweetser of Crescent Avenue, Rumord, and Tucker Sweetser of Trails End Road, Bryant Pond. He is the grandson of Phil and Sandra Souly of South Rumford Road, Rumford.

He is a 2011 graduate of Mountain Valley High School, Rumford.