25 Airmen graduate ALS Published April 10, 2007 Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Congratulations to the 25 Team Minot Airmen who graduated from Airman Leadership School here April 4. ALS is a six week-long course designed to develop Airmen's leadership and supervisory capabilities. After ALS, Airmen are better prepared for the increased responsibility as they ascend the rank as they become non-commissioned officers. Upon graduation, awards are given to the Airmen who were top in their class, including the John L. Levitow award, which is presented to the top professional military education graduate. Levitow is the only Air Force enlisted man to be awarded the Medal of Honor during the Vietnam War. The top graduate was Erin Schmitz, 5th Maintenance Operations Squadron, who won the John L. Levitow award. Ashley Hopper, 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, earned the Flight Chief Leadership award. Beverly Coody, 5th Operations Support Squadron, and Lee Simmons, 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron, earned the Distinguished Graduate award. Coody also earned the Academic award. Other graduates were: 5th Operations Support Squadron Brian Beshaw Douglas Davis Christopher Tullos 5th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron John Hildenbrand Andre Nesbeth Johnathon Ocker Matthew Rogers Lester Smith Franklin Williamson Travis Way 5th Maintenance Squadron Jacob Ellis Rakita Flynn John Mcallister Tyson Reams Cole Shatswell 5th Munitions Squadron Samuel Hoverson Shekelia Perry 5th Logistics Readiness Squadron Mathew Gavin Jessie Harris 5th Security Forces Squadron Ryan Fessler Rodney Painter 5th Civil Engineer Squadron Jessica Credidio Michael Credidio William Murray 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron Lawrence Simmons