Alonzo-Alt becomes an Airman

March 22, 2011

Air Force Airman Derrick-Alonzo Alt ... an airman in the making.

Derrick Alonzo-Alt, a 2010 graduate of Bonners Ferry High School, this week earned the right to the title of Air Force Airman, graduating near the top of his basic training class at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

A Bonners Ferry contingent left the breaking spring of Bonners Ferry for the 72-degrees and sunny temperatures of south Texas to watch him graduate. Derrick's grandparents, John and Linda Alt, and Derrick's Dad, Russ Alt, made the arduous trek to warmer climes and spent five days with the new airman.

In the 8 1/2 weeks before their arrival, Airman Alt served as element leader in his flight and earned the respect of his peers and instructors alike.

Airman Derrick Alonzo-Alt

Derrick continues his Air Force training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri (known better by candidates as Fort Leonard Wood, Misery), where he is undergoing advanced training to qualify him in his technical specialty.

Those who'd like to learn more about the training Derrick has undergone and who might be interested in becoming a qualified U.S. Wing Nut are encouraged to visit http://airforce.com. Potential squids, jarheads groundpounders and coasties are welcome to take a look, as well.