Air Force Airman Emily Sara Connatser has graduated from Basic Military Training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations. In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the Community College of the Air Force.

Airman Connatser is assigned to the Air Force Security Forces and will remain at Lackland AFB for an additional 13 weeks of advanced training. Air Force Security Forces members provide resource protection for vital national security assets. Their main function is protection for all Air Force personnel, property, and operations. Security Forces also provide the law enforcement function on all Air Force bases.

Airman Connatser continues a proud tradition of military service in her family.  She has four uncles who served in the Army (three during WWII), an uncle retired from the Navy, her father served in the Air Force and her brother is a Marine.

Airman Connatser is the daughter of Lem and Laurie Connatser of Fayetteville and is a 2006 graduate of Fayette County High School.

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