North Paulding High Graduate: U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alea S. Gentles

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alea S. Gentles 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.
Gentles is the daughter of Raquel and Sharlton Gentles of Ft Drum, N.Y. She is also the sister of Kimore Gentles and mother of Denzell.
Gentles graduated in 2013 from North Paulding High School, Dallas, Ga., and earned an associate degree in 2016 from Jefferson Community College, Ft Drum, N.Y.