U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon A. Kessler 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 earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Kessler is the son of Michael Kessler and Laura Kessler, both of Metuchen, and grandson of Shirley Cantara of Plymouth, New Jersey.
He is a 2013 graduate of Metuchen High School, Metuchen, New Jersey.