U.S. Air Force Airman Joshua W. Gilpin 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. Gilpin is the son of Randy W. Gilpin of Mason, Ohio, and Carrie A. Gockerman of Cincinnati.

He is a 2015 graduate of Milford High School.