POULSBO — Air Force Airman Alexander K. Dickson graduated from basic training at Lack-land Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Dickson 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.

Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.Dickson, a 2011 graduate of Kingston High School, is the son of Amber Dickson of Roy and Craig Dickson of Poulsbo.