Four local residents recently graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Charles D. Chambers, Tyler P. Dohallow, Christopher A. Taylor and Christopher M. Handy each received a bachelor of science degree and were commissioned as second lieutenants.

The academy offers a four-year educational program of instruction and experience designed to provide cadets the knowledge and character essential for air and space leaders, and the motivation to serve as Air Force career officers.

The curriculum provides a balanced program of military training, academics, physical training, athletic conditioning, and character and ethical development. The courses of study allow cadets to acquire a broad education in the basic and engineering sciences, social sciences, the humanities, including additional elective courses needed to complete requirements for one of 25 major areas of study.

The new lieutenants go on to serve as pilots, navigators, engineers, maintenance officers, professionals in various management and technical fields, and some attend medical or graduate school with special scholarships, while others go directly to non-rated Air Force-wide assignments.

Chambers is scheduled to attend pilot training in Pensacola, Fla. He is the son of Chuck A. and Lisa S. Chambers of Fayetteville, Ga. In 2001, he graduated from Fayette County High School, Fayetteville, Ga.

Dohallow will be a pilot. He is the son of Don J. Dohallow and Judi Dohallow, both of Peachtree City, Ga. In 2002, he graduated from Salem High School, Conyers, Ga.

Taylor will be attending the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge to complete his master's degree. He is the son of Abbott L. and Kim B. Taylor of Peachtree City, Ga. In 2003, he graduated from McIntosh High School, Peachtree City.

Handy will be a developmental engineer. He is the son of Douglas A. Handy of Peachtree City, Ga.