A1C Robert M. “Max” Kruse of Byron graduated from U.S. Air Force basic military training April 9 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

He is the son of Dalton C. and Sabina A. Kruse of Byron.

Kruse enlisted in Wisconsin Air National Guard 115th FW Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin, in October 2024.

He is in aircraft (F35) maintenance/crew chief tech training, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas; continuation to Eglin Air Force Base, Fort Walton Beach, Florida; Luke Air Force Base, Phoenix, Arizona, with graduation and assignment to 115th FW, Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin.