JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
Sr. Airman Samantha Marzi, from 779th Medical Group Medical Support Squadron, received the John L. Levitow Award during Airman Leadership School Class Graduation on Feb. 12 at Joint Base Andrews. The Levitow award is given for a student's exemplary demonstration of excellence, both as a leader and a scholar.
Airman Leadership School (ALS) is a five-week professional military education course, which serves as the educational bedrock for new noncommissioned officers.
Students enrolled in the rigorous 24-day program learn the foundations of enlisted leadership and supervision and upon graduation become certified to rate and supervise Airmen.
During ALS, futures NCOs complete a curriculum, which mirrors a 365-day rating period of a junior enlisted Airman. Students create initial and midterm feedbacks, enlisted performance reports, awards packages, decoration packages - all simulating the process of supervising an Airman. The course is capped with a comprehensive multiple-choice exam.
Congratulations also goes to the following ALS graduates from the 79th Medical Wing:
Sr. Airman Alexander Conti - 779th Medical Group Surgical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Sean Liebman - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Nicholas Hinton - 779th Medical Group Medical Support Squadron
Sr. Airman Andrew Holleran - 779th Medical Group Medical Surgical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Christina May - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Ariel Penny - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Staff Sgt. Raul Naves - 779th Medical Group Medical Surgical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Sharie Surratte - 779th Medical Group Dental Squadron
Sr. Airman Zachary Zywusko - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron