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Michael D. Phillips Jr. Graduates from Basic Training

From a press release from Joint Hometown News Service:

Air Force Reserve Airman Michael D. Phillips Jr. graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, 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.

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Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Phillips is the son of Elaine and Michael Phillips Sr. of Jonquil Drive, Lilburn.

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He is a 2011 graduate of Shiloh High School, Snellville.

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