U.S. Air Force Airman Jared Tuku 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.

Tuku is the son of Palamu and Caroline Tuku and grandson of Florida and Tagomailelagi Sitala, all of San Antonio, Texas.

He is a 2017 graduate of Johnson High School, San Antonio, Texas.