U.S. Air Force Airman Moices T. Cortez III 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.
Cortez is the son of Moices and Hortencia Cortez of Corpus Christi, Texas.
He is a 2018 graduate of Tuloso-Midway High School, Corpus Christi.