U.S. Air Force Airman Buddy A. Herring 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 also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Herring is the son of Buddy Herring of Stanford and Janet Busenlehner of Brodhead and husband of Kristen N. Herring of Mount Vernon.

He is a 2017 graduate of Rockcastle County High School, Mount Vernon.