JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –
Sr. Airman Wilfredo Ortiz, from 779th Medical Group Medical Surgical Operations Squadron, was named the Distinguished Graduate for Airman Leadership School.
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 Jamie Bucher - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman William Geyer - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Marquita Moore - 779th Medical Group Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Sr. Airman MiShawn Nelson - 779th Medical Group Medical Surgical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Jacqueline Poblano - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Candice Stafford - 779th Medical Group Medical Operations Squadron
Sr. Airman Zachary Williams - 779th Medical Group Medical Surgical Operations Squadron