Airman Leadership School Class 21-7

By Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez, 49th Wing Public Affairs / Published August 20, 2021

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Senior Airman Kaela M. Prude, Airman Leadership School graduate, accepts the John L. Levitow award during the graduation of ALS class 21-7, Aug. 19, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The John L. Levitow award is presented to the student demonstrating the highest level of leadership and scholastic performance, and is partially determined by the assignment of points by their peers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez)

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Staff Sgt. Michelle L. Guilford, Airman Leadership School graduate, accepts the distinguished graduate award during the graduation of ALS class 21-7, Aug. 19, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The distinguished graduate award is presented to the top ten-percent of graduates for their performance in academic evaluations and demonstration of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez)

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Staff Sgt. Colton T. Neal, Airman Leadership School graduate, accepts the commandant leadership award during the graduation of ALS class 21-7, Aug. 19, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The commandant leadership award is selected by the ALS commandant and is presented to the student who demonstrates exemplary leadership characteristics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez)

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Staff Sgt. Michelle L. Guilford, Airman Leadership School graduate, accepts the academic achievement award during the graduation of ALS class 21-7, Aug. 19, 2021, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The academic award is presented to the student with the highest overall average on all academic evaluations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jessica Sanchez)

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --

24 Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School, during a ceremony at Heritage Park, Aug. 19, 2021, here.

ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new Staff Sergeants and Senior Airmen for supervisory duties, and is required before fulfilling the role of frontline supervisor. Topics covered included leadership, followership, communication skills and the profession of arms.

ALS is the first of three in-residence courses required for Airmen, and all graduates are awarded the Noncommissioned Officer Development Ribbon. The other in-residence courses include the NCO Academy, which is completed upon making the rank of Technical Sergeant, and the Senior Noncommissioned Officer academy, which is completed upon entering the SNCO tier.

Congrats to ALS Class 21-7:

Staff Sgt. Trevor S. Thiel, 16th Training Squadron

Senior Airman Jeremy D. Turner, 29th Attack Squadron

Staff Sgt. Colton T. Neal, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Staff Sgt. Alejandro Sanchez, 49th AMXS

Staff Sgt. Ryan J. Dunworth, 49th AMXS

Staff Sgt. Jorge Garcia, 49th AMXS

Senior Airman Christoval J. Sullivan, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron

Senior Airman Benjamin B. Wilson, 49th CES

Senior Airman Robert E. Gleaton, 49th CES

Senior Airman Nathan J. Grabowski, 49th Communications Squadron

Senior Airman Brett C. McClure, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Senior Airman Marshall O. Dukes, 49th EMS

Senior Airman Rayesahwn J. Simmons, 49th EMS

Senior Airman Jim E. Mesa Jr., 49th Force Support Squadron

Senior Airman Kaela M. Prude, 49th FSS

Staff Sgt. Jadyn M. Wynn, 49th Logistic Readiness Squadron

Staff Sgt. Christopher L. Baker, 49th LRS

Senior Airman Jonathon K. Luther, 49th LRS

Senior Airman Connor J. Cullen, 49th Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Timothy R. Bell, 49th SFS

Staff Sgt. Adaw M. Gwath, 49th Wing Chaplain Corps

Senior Airman Tyshawn I. Scott, 635th Material Maintenance Squadron

Staff Sgt. Michelle L. Guilford, 704th Test Support Squadron

Senior Airman Anthony E. Myers, 849th AMXS