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Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders

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  • By Senior Airman Evelyn J. D'Errico
  • 17th Training Wing Public Affairs
GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  

The 17th Training Wing celebrated the completion of Airman Leadership Class 25-D at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, May 22.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Verdelis Gillard, 17th Communications Squadron technician, receives his medallion from Master Sgt. Kristin Hingstrum, Goodfellow Airman Leadership School commandant, during the Airman Leadership School Class 25-D Graduation Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS equips Airmen with the skills to lead and manage in dynamic, complex and uncertain environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Verdelis Gillard, 17th Communications Squadron technician, receives his medallion from Master Sgt. Kristin Hingstrum, Goodfellow Airman Leadership School commandant, during the Airman Leadership School Class 25-D Graduation Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS equips Airmen with the skills to lead and manage in dynamic, complex and uncertain environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills and the profession of arms.

 

“First off, congratulations to the class 25 Delta,” said Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander. “We are super proud of all the work and effort you put in to get across the finish line. There's no easy feat. We're confident that you're ready to step into the frontline supervisor role and lead with excellence for all the commanders, chiefs, SEOs, first sergeants, supervisors, family and friends.”

Students gain an understanding of their role as military supervisors and how they contribute to the overall goals and mission of the Air Force.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Orcutt, 17th Security Forces Squadron emergency communications controller, pins on the rank of staff sergeant placed on his arms by Tech. Sgt. Madyson Grace Lavender, 17th SFS flight chief, and Master Sgt. Darren Ortiz, 17th SFS first sergeant, during the ALS Class 25-D graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. After graduating from ALS, airmen are eligible for promotion to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Orcutt, 17th Security Forces Squadron emergency communications controller, pins on the rank of staff sergeant placed on his arms by Tech. Sgt. Madyson Grace Lavender, 17th SFS flight chief, and Master Sgt. Darren Ortiz, 17th SFS first sergeant, during the ALS Class 25-D graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. After graduating from ALS, airmen are eligible for promotion to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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Congratulations to the graduates!
Senior Airman Adolfo Arana Choy, 517th Traing Group
Senior Airman Ashleigh Baker, 17th Comptroller Squadron 
Senior Airman Austin Castro, 150 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Senior Airman Aicha Cherif, 17th Communications Squadron
Senior Airman Tyler Daniels, 47th Operations Support Squadron
Senior Airman Caleb Demba Kodindo, 47th Communications Squadron
Senior Airman Owen Freehling, 17th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Verdelis Gillard, 17th Communications Squadron
Senior Airman David Hartman, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron
Senior Airman Cade Kennedy, 17th Force Support Squadron
Senior Airman Joseph Orcutt, 17th Security Forces Squadron 
Senior Airman Bartholomaus Ruiz, 17th Communications Squadron
Senior Airman Vanesa Zeka, 17th Operation Medical Readiness Squadron.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bradford Schroeder, 315th Training Squadron operations superintendent, gives a speech on leadership during the ALS Class 25-B graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS equips Airmen with the skills to lead and manage in dynamic, complex and uncertain environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Bradford Schroeder, 315th Training Squadron operations superintendent, gives a speech on leadership during the ALS Class 25-B graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS equips Airmen with the skills to lead and manage in dynamic, complex and uncertain environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Hartman, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron medic, receives the John L. Levitow award during the ALS Class 25-B graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. The John L. Levitow Award is the highest accolade in professional military education and is presented to the highest-performing graduate in each iteration of ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Hartman, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron medic, receives the John L. Levitow award during the ALS Class 25-B graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. The John L. Levitow Award is the highest accolade in professional military education and is presented to the highest-performing graduate in each iteration of ALS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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The Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard prepares to present the colors during the Airman Leadership School Class 25-D Graduation Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. One of the purposes of the Honor Guard is to present the National Colors during official ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

The Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard prepares to present the colors during the Airman Leadership School Class 25-D Graduation Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. One of the purposes of the Honor Guard is to present the National Colors during official ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester J. Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Tyler Daniels, 47th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, with the Airman Leadership School diploma during the ALS Class 25-D graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership and written and oral communication skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)

Air Force’s Newest Class of Leaders: Goodfellow Graduates ALS Class 25-D

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester J. Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, present Senior Airman Tyler Daniels, 47th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, with the Airman Leadership School diploma during the ALS Class 25-D graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 22, 2025. ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership and written and oral communication skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Evelyn J. D’Errico)
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