ALS Graduation

Senior Airman Tyler Maceachern, 82nd Medical Support Squadron, earned the John L. Levitow Award. It is presented to the student who attains the highest cumulative score on all evaluations, demonstrates leadership, teamwork, military bearing and dedication to the spirit and mission of the ALS, as well as the NCO corps. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

ALS Graduation

Senior Airman Joseph Fraser, 361st Training Squadron, earned the Commandant Award. The Commandant Award recognizes the student who best displays professional military leadership qualities and makes the most significant contribution to the overall success of the class. Selection is based upon demonstrated leadership, positive attitude and initiative. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

ALS Class 14-4 graduates 12; Maceachern takes home Levitow

Published April 2, 2014
82nd Training Wing Public Affairs

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airman Leadership School Class 14-4 graduated 12 Airmen here Apr. 3 during a formal ceremony held at the Sheppard Club.

The following individuals excelled in their class and were awarded for their effort during the graduation ceremony:

Senior Airman Tyler Maceachern, 82nd Medical Support Squadron, earned the John L. Levitow Award. This formal award is the highest honor awarded to a graduate and named after the Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant John L. Levitow. It is presented to the student who attains the highest cumulative score on all evaluations, demonstrates leadership, teamwork, military bearing and dedication to the spirit and mission of the ALS, as well as the NCO corps. This award recipient is the most Distinguished Graduate.

Senior Airman Brett Rathbun, 82nd Medical Support Squadron, earned the Academic Achievement Award. This award denotes excellence as a scholar and is earned by the student with the top academic scores in the class.

Senior Airman Joseph Fraser, 361st Training Squadron, earned the Commandant Award. The Commandant Award recognizes the student who best displays professional military leadership qualities and makes the most significant contribution to the overall success of the class. Selection is based upon demonstrated leadership, positive attitude and initiative.

The remaining graduates of the 14-4 ALS class are as follows:

Senior Airman Pedro Escobar, 82nd Security Forces Squadron

Senior Airman Ryan Durant, 80th Flying Training Wing

Senior Airman Jared McGregor, 221st Combat Communications Squadron (ANG)

Senior Airman Tashonda Rhule, 82nd Logistics Readiness Squadron

Senior Airman Tyler Kibler, 126th Intelligence Squadron (ANG)

Senior Airman Johnie Eiland, 82nd Dental Squadron

Senior Airman Brigette McPherson, 82nd Force Support Squadron

Senior Airman Dominic Bichler, 434th Security Forces Squadron (AFRC)

Senior Airman Ramarion Jones, 82nd Force Support Squadron