U.S. Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Bradford L. Cotton has 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.

Cotton is the son of Bradford L. and Lisa K. Cotton, nephew of Marry Chamblish, and cousin of Shavonda Ralph, all of Suffolk.

He is a 2012 graduate of Lakeland High School.