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ALS graduates 47 Airmen AETC announces 2015 awards
The 56th Fighter Wing Airman 56th Maintenance 56th Security Forces The following unit and individual received 2015 Air Educa-
Leadership School graduated 46 Group 6TXDGURQ tion and Training Command awards:
senior airmen and one staff ser- Security Forces Medium Unit
geant Feb. 11 from class 16-2. The Ethan Halbert, Daniel Kauffman Nensen Benjamin, Miguel Medina 56th Security Forces Squadron
graduates are senior airmen unless and Erik Smith and Kennetris Wright Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Thomas N. Barnes
otherwise noted. Crew Chief
56th Component 56th LRS Tech. Sgt. Robert James, 56th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
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John L. Levitow Award: Tyler Matt Degraffenreid and Derek LUKE (from Page 2)
Carson, 56th Aircraft Maintenance James Lewis Young
Squadron combat flight, Luke’s plane was damaged from machine gun
WK(TXLSPHQW 56th Medical fire on Sept. 29. Without regard for his own personal safety, he
Distinguished graduates: Staff 0DLQWHQDQFH6TXDGURQ 2SHUDWLRQV6TXDGURQ landed his plane, removed his sidearm and continued to fight
Sgt. Nicholas Liuzzi, 56th Aerospace on foot until he was hit by a single round.
Medicine Squadron; Adam Martin Phillip Decosta, Maranda Horton, Hannah Lund and Kalib Seeley
Jr., 56th Medical Support Squadron; Jonathan Mays, Paul Randall and Luke was credited with downing four aircraft and 10 bal-
Michael Ruggeri, 56th Force Sup- Gregory Simpson 56th AMDS loons by himself and assisted in downing another four balloons.
port Squadron; and Rodger Plant, He received the Distinguished Service Cross, the Italian War
61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit 56th AMXS Kelli Lemons Cross and was declared the most daring pilot of the war. His
readiness, posture and ability culminated in becoming the first
Commandant’s Award: Allen Christopher Bilderback, David WK&LYLO(QJLQHHU Airman awarded the Medal of Honor. His selfless actions were
Cherry III, 56th AMDS Davidson, Sean Deuerlein, Andrew 6TXDGURQ paramount in the victory of World War I.
Hahn, Joseph Johnson, Richard
Academic Achievement Award: Luong, Austin Perry, Rodger Plant, Robert Gonzalez Luke Air Force Base was named as tribute to his war record.
Mark Beyer, 61st AMU Jarick Rivers and Jordan Tutwiler Luke’s actions and legacy remind us that readiness is the
161st Medical ability to be prepared for combat operations. The training we
Physical training WK&LYLO(QJLQHHU Group receive and skills we develop are necessary to succeed. Regard-
Fire breather: Austin Osburn, 6TXDGURQ less of career field, we’re all part of a well-greased machine,
56th Logistics Readiness Squadron Monique Bullock and Nichole each component essential for maximum operational capabili-
Rochelle Dwyer and John West- Jordan ties. Luke embraced his skillsets and strived to be the absolute
Other graduates are: ensee best at everything he did. He consistently adapted, overcame
WK6)6 and excelled along his journey. His actions helped pave the road
56th Fighter Wing 56th Communications for our heritage and way of life.
6TXDGURQ Thomas Effan Readiness is not only about skillsets and ability. It encompasses
Devante Williams our spirituality, mental capacity, internal strengths and physical
Michael Smith QG)66 capabilities. Use the tools you’re given, refine them and train
56th Operations Sup- others to be the best they can be. You never know when you may
SRUW6TXDGURQ 56th FSS Corrina Ramos be called upon. Every action we take, every decision we make,
molds the foundation for the path ahead. Embrace your warrior
Deidre Armenta Brian Comia and Robert Lawrence Courtesy of Tech. Sgt. Danielle Cook ethos, our Airman’s creed and honor those who came before you.
56th Force Support Squadron
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