Alex Burns
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alex J. Burns 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.
Burns earned distinction as an honor graduate.
He is the son of Sherry and Don Burns of Poplar Bluff, Mo., and nephew of Ruthie and William Brooks of Bono, Ark., Debbie Burns of Corning, Ark., and Joey and Stephanie Pennington of Poplar Bluff, Mo. The airman is also the brother of Grant Burns.
Burns is a 2014 graduate of Naylor R-2 High School, Naylor, Mo.
Michael Oliger
U.S. Air Force Airman Michael T. Oliger 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.
Oliger is the son of Selena M. Tucker of Kennett, Mo., and David L. Oliger of Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He is a 2017 graduate of Neelyville High School, Polplar Bluff, Mo.