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Ponton completes basic training
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Air Force Airman Roderick Ponton Jr. 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.

Ponton is the son of Vicki Ponton of Guyton and Roderick Ponton Sr. of Pooler.

He is a 2011 graduate of South Effingham High School.