U.S. Air Force Airman Malachi X. Barbato

U.S. Air Force Airman Malachi X. Barbato 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.

Barbato is the son of Joy Kirk of Port Jervis, N.Y., and Louis Barbato of Grahamsville, N.Y., grandson of Marisa Rosario-Hoyt of East Stroudsburg, Pa., Louis Barbato of Netcong, N.J., and Ruth Kirk of Monticello, N.Y., and nephew of Nichole Barbato of Liberty, N.Y.

He is a 2016 graduate of Monticello High School, Monticello, N.Y.