WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – The Whiteman Airmen Leadership School graduated 30 Airmen on 13 Feb., 2025. ALS marks a pivotal transition for United States Air Force members, shifting from followers to leaders.
This isn't just another training course; it's the foundation upon which non-commissioned officers build their leadership capabilities. ALS provides the important tools and knowledge to effectively guide and mentor airmen, ensuring mission success through strong, confident leadership.
The curriculum dives deep into leadership theory, communication strategies, and problem-solving techniques tailored specifically for the complexities of military life. Through interactive exercises and group projects, future NCOs develop critical thinking skills and learn to analyze situations from various perspectives. This fosters adaptability and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure, essential qualities in demanding and ever-changing environments.
Furthermore, ALS emphasizes the importance of building strong teams. NCOs learn to foster trust, encourage collaboration, and create a positive and team-driven environment where every Airman feels valued and empowered. This emphasis on teamwork translates directly to unit cohesion and effectiveness, crucial elements for achieving mission objectives.
“Graduating ALS was a huge milestone for the students, but it is only the beginning of in their journey as supervisors,” said U.S. Air Force Technical Sergeant Mayra Harrington, Airman Leadership School instructor. “The dedication and perseverance the class displayed ensures me they will become the supervisors we need in our force today. Congratulations graduates.”
GRADUATES:
SRA CAMERON, ELIZA KATE, 131 LOGISTICS READINES SQ
SRA FERGUSON, EVAN MATT, 157 AIR INTELLIGENCE SQ
SSGT HENSON, CONNOR ANDREW, 393 BOMB SQUADRON
SRA MARTINEZ, LORENZO JAVIER, 393 BOMBER GEN SQ
SRA SODIA, HARRISON JO, 393 BOMBER GEN SQ
SRA NUNEZ, ISAIAH CHARLES, 393 BOMBER GEN SQ
SRA LEONARDI, CAMERON MICHAEL, 393 BOMBER GEN SQ
SRA OHERN, JOHN MICHAEL, 393 BOMBER GEN SQ
SRA CONCI, BENSON EUGENE, 442 MAINTENANCE SQ
SRA HASTINGS, JOSHUA A, 509 BOMB WG
SRA BOYKIN, TREVARES RASHAAD, 509 COMMUNICATIONS SQ
SRA FUNK, KELLY JUANITA, 509 COMPTROLLER SQ
SRA COSTELLO, EDWARD BENJAMIN, 509 FORCE SUPPORT SQ
SRA MORALES, JANNEZA MIKAILA, 509 LOGISTICS READINES SQ
SRA ELAYDA, BRIAN AVILLA, 509 LOGISTICS READINES SQ
SRA MURRAY, THOMAS ALTON, 509 MAINTENANCE GP
SRA MCALLISTER, LIAM AIDAN, 509 MAINTENANCE GP
SRA CARTER, SHANICE KESHUN, 509 MAINTENANCE GP
SRA MEYER, COLE PATRICK, 509 MAINTENANCE GP
SRA DJABALLAH, YOUSSEF SAID, 509 MAINTENANCE SQ
SRA STRICKLAND, JACOB NATHANIEL, 509 MUNITIONS SQ
SRA PINKERTON, JOSEPH EDWARD, 509 MUNITIONS SQ
SRA KREBS, JACOB WESLEY, 509 MUNITIONS SQ
SRA DOLLAR, RYAN MATTHEW, 509 MUNITIONS SQ
SRA CENDEJAS, JACOB ANGEL, 509 OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQ
SRA HOLT, VENENCIA DAELISE, 509 OPERATIONS SUPPORT SQ
SRA ROBERTS, COLTON T, 509 SECURITY FORCES SQ
SRA REUSCHER, DAKOTA WAYNE, 509 SECURITY FORCES SQ
SRA COLON, ALBERT ALFAGES, 509 SECURITY FORCES SQ
SRA CARRILLO, ANGELINA RAQUEL, 509 SECURITY FORCES SQ
AWARD WINNERS:
SRA CAMERON, ELIZA KATE, ACADEMIC AWARD
SRA OHERN, JOHN MICHAEL, COMMANDANT AWARD
SRA, SODIA, HARRISON JO, LEVITOW AWARD
SRA FUNK, KELLY JUANITA, DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
SRA FERGUSON, EVAN MATT, DISTINGUISHED GRADUATE
Date Taken: | 02.13.2025 |
Date Posted: | 02.28.2025 10:43 |
Story ID: | 491165 |
Location: | WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, MISSOURI, US |
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