Air Force Airman CHRISTOPHER D. LORICA 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.

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

Lorica is the son of Teresita Lorica of Oak Harbor, and nephew of Emanuel Dagdagan of San Jose, Calif.

He is a 2002 graduate of Oak Harbor High School. He earned an associate degree in 2007 from Mission College, Santa Clara, Calif.