U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Vanessa R. Refuerzo 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.
Refuerzo is the daughter of Noemi and Reynaldo Refuerzo of Bellflower, California. She is the sister of Anthony Refuerzo of Bellflower.
The airman is a 2014 graduate of Mayfair High School, Lakewood, California. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2018 from California State University, Long Beach, California.