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JB Charleston's Airman Leadership School Graduates Class of 22-D
April 12, 2022 — Congratulations to the Airman Leadership School Class of 22-D graduates... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Makevis Duncan receives the John L. Levitow Award during the graduation ceremony for Airman Leadershop School, Class 22-D

Airman Leadership School Class 19C graduates
March 29, 2019 — Airmen were honored with awards during the Airman Leadership School Graduation Ceremony for Class 19-C March 28, 2019, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Among the awards presented were the Distinguished Graduate, Academic Achievement and Commandants awards. Leadership also presented the John L. Levitow Award, the highest honor presented to an ALS graduate, given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities during the course. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism. ... MORE

Col. Patrick Winstead, 437th Vice Wing commander, left, and Master Sgt. Calantha Pickel, Airman Leadership School commandant, right, present Senior Airman Cory Germanoff a plaque for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 28, 2019, at the Charleston Club here.

ALS breaks record with graduating class
October 23, 2018 — Airman Leadership School is the first step to becoming an effective leader for many motivated Airmen and its growing popularity was showcased Oct. 18, 2018, when 48 Airmen graduated from JB Charleston, making it the largest ALS class in the base’s history... MORE

During an Airman Leadership School Graduation Ceremony Oct. 18, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., several Airmen were honored for their work.

Airmen honored at ALS graduation
July 2, 2018 — Five Airmen were honored during the Airman Leadership School Graduation Ceremony June 28, 2018, at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons of principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism... MORE

Col. Jeffrey Nelson, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th Air Base Wing command chief, present Staff Sgt. Clayton Cupit, 1st Combat Camera Squadron, a plaque for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 18-E Airman Leadership School Graduation at the Charleston Club here June 29, 2018.

ALS Class 18-D graduates
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Senior Airman Brittany Korb, center, 315th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician assigned to the , receives the John L. Levitow Award from base leadership (from left to right) Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Gregory Gilmour, 315th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Jennifer Kersey, 437th AW command chief, during an Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony at the Charleston Club May 18, 2018.

ALS class 17-D graduates
May 12, 2017 — Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, second to left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, second to right, 437th AW command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th ABW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Ethan Anderson, middle, 437th Aerial Port Squadron information... MORE

Col. Robert Lyman, left, 628th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Jimmy Canlas, second to left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, second to right, 437th AW command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Todd Cole, right, 628th ABW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Ethan Anderson, middle, 437th Aerial Port Squadron information controller, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-D Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. May 11, 2017. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

Class 17-C graduates ALS
March 31, 2017 — Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

Col. Jimmy Canlas, left, 437th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, right, 437th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Andrea Jansen 16th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, for earning the John L. Levitow Award during the class 17-C Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony March 30, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor awarded to an ALS graduate and is given to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities. ALS is a five-week course encompassing lessons in the principles of supervision and management, the importance of communication and military professionalism.

JB Charleston ALS graduation 17-B
February 14, 2017 — U.S Air Force Col. Gregory Gilmour, left, 315th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Peter Boyd, center, 628th Medical Group biomedical maintenance technician, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Feb. 9, 2017, at... MORE

U.S Air Force Col. Gregory Gilmour, left, 315th Airlift Wing (AW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Barber, 315th AW command chief, congratulate Senior Airman Peter Boyd, center, 628th Medical Group biomedical maintenance technician, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Feb. 9, 2017, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor bestowed during ALS and is awarded to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities.

Lions claim 17-A Levitow Award
December 16, 2016 — U.S. Air force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, left, with Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, right, congratulate Senior Airman Drew Gayhart, 16th Airlift Squadron, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Dec. 15, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston,... MORE

U.S. Air force Col. Jimmy Canlas, 437th Airlift Wing commander, left, with Chief Master Sgt. Kristopher Berg, 437th Airlift Wing command chief, right, congratulate Senior Airman Drew Gayhart, 16th Airlift Squadron, for receiving the John L. Levitow Award during an Airman Leadership School Graduation ceremony Dec. 15, 2016, at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina. The Levitow Award is the highest honor bestowed during ALS and is awarded to the Airman who displays the highest level of leadership qualities.