Ed. Note: The following article is a news release.

A Saugus High School alumnus recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Texas.

U.S. Air Force Airman Rebecca A. Gaver 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.

Gaver is the daughter of James and Lynne Gaver of Saugus and sister of Jennifer Ritchey of San Jose. She is also the granddaughter of Alicia Gaver of Valencia and Rosemary Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah.

The airman graduated in 2011 from Saugus High School.