AF selects Sheppard Airmen for Total Force Officer Training school

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SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Twelve Sheppard Airmen were among those selected by the Air Force for the opportunity to become commissioned officers, 82nd Training Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Ronald E. Jolly Sr. announced March 22, 2018.

“These members have performed well throughout their careers and have earned an opportunity to commission,” he said. “Thanks to all the supervisors, mentors, and families who supported our Airmen and pushed them to meet their goals and another career milestone.”

Sheppard Airmen selected include: Tech. Sgt. Jacob Asher, 82nd TRW; Tech. Sgt. Michael Barker, 372nd Training Squadron Detachment 11, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona; Staff Sgt. David Evers, 365th TRS; Tech. Sgt. Tyler Gibbs, 365th TRS; Tech. Sgt. Jared Helgerson, 365th TRS; Tech. Sgt. Weston Lucas, 365th TRS; and Tech. Sgt. Derek Mantzke, 359th TRS, Eglin AFB, Florida.

Master Sgt. Kenneth Rice, 367th Training Support Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah; Staff Sgt. Kyle Taylor, 372nd TRS Detachment 21, Beale AFB, California; Tech. Sgt. Nathan Tomlin, 372nd TRS Detachment 20, Dyess AFB, Texas; Tech. Sgt. Brandon Webb, 373rd TRS Detachment 7, Hurlburt Field, Florida; and Master Sgt. Ian Zerby, 364th TRS Detachment 1, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

In all, the Air Force selected 288 Airmen out of 909 enlisted applications were selected by the Total Force Officer Training school selection board 18OT02 and 18OTCAD.

As part of the selection process, board members review both objective and subjective factors.

Objectively, the board considers each applicant's academic discipline, grade point average and Air Force Officer Qualifying Test scores.

Subjectively, board members evaluate work experience, accomplishments, adaptability, character, leadership ability and potential for future growth, performance reports, and commanders' recommendations.

Candidates selected can expect to attend Total Force Officer Training at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, in Fiscal 2019.