U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class ALEXANDER A. SCHLICHT, the son of Marilou and Roy Schlicht of Oak Harbor, recently graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.

He is the brother of Anastasia Schlicht and husband of Gabrielle Schlicht of Oak Harbor.

Schlicht earned distinction as an honor graduate.

He 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.

The airman is a 2019 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, Oak Harbor. He earned an associate degree in 2019 from Skagit Valley College, Oak Harbor.

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