After 8 attempts, airman earns commission

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Chavis Kendrick’s recent commissioning, after the former enlisted airman made eight attempts, shows “perseverance and dedication can overcome any obstacle,” the Air Force said Tuesday.

Kendrick, assigned to the 60th Medical Group at Travis Air Force Base in California, recently completed Officer Training School after being selected for the line officer program. He enlisted in the Air Force after working in lawn services and his father’s catering business while in high school, according to the Air Force release. “Good things come to those who wait, and nothing worth having comes easy,” Kendrick said in the release.

Kendrick first considered pursuing a hospitality and retail management degree but instead followed his Navy veteran father’s advice and joined the Air Forc