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Editor’s note: This is the first in the series following ALS Class 10-Alpha all the way to graduation. It will show highlights of the month-long class and explain what an Airman experiences during this time. Master Sgt. Lisa Buckman, Airman Leadership School Commandant, directs new students to uniform inspections during in-processing of ALS Class 10-Alpha here. Class began Sept. 16 for 48 Team Eglin Airmen as they began the path of becoming non-commissioned officers. Eglin’s ALS program was named Air Force ALS Program of the Year for 2008. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Master Sgt. Lisa Buckman, Airman Leadership School Commandant, goes over an in-processing form with a new ALS student Sept. 16. Then new ALS Class 10-Alpha begins their month-long journey to becoming non-commissioned officers here. The 48 students will graduate from ALS Oct. 21. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Senior Airmen Tiffany Owens, from the 96th Medical Operations Squadron begins her journey in becoming a non-commissioned officer as she walks through the door Sept. 16 here. Airmen Leadership School is a part of Enlisted Professional Development process and is a pivotal point at which Airmen begin to take on supervisory responsibility. The five-week course will cover roles and responsibilities of NCOs, dress and appearance, drill and community service. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Staff Sgt. Raul Torres, Airmen Leadership School Instructor, evaluates Senior Airman Tara Milstein, from the 68th Electronic Warfare Squadron on her dress and appearance during in-processing on her first day in ALS Sept. 16 here. Airman Milstein is one of 48 students in ALS Class 10-Alpha taking their final step to becoming non-commissioned officers. The Airmen will graduate from ALS Oct. 21. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)

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Eglin ALS begins new class

Published Sept. 18, 2009
By Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks
Team Eglin Public Affairs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Editor's note: This is the first in a series following ALS Class 10-Alpha from inprocessing all the way to graduation. It will highlight the month-long class and explain what an Airman experiences during this time. The ALS series will highlight open rank inspections, community service events, classroom experiences and reveille.

Master Sgt. Lisa Buckman, Airman Leadership School Commandant, directs new students to uniform inspections during inprocessing of ALS Class 10-Alpha here. Class began Sept. 16 for 48 Team Eglin Airmen as they began the path of becoming non-commissioned officers. Eglin's ALS program was named Air Force ALS Program of the Year for 2008. (Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Bryan Franks)