under the Senior Enlisted Commissioning Program. On December 30, 2021, an enlisted Warbird Airmen from the 5th Communications Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota was chosen for a prestigious opportunity to join the ranks of the Air Forces commissioned officers. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communications Squadron Mission Defense Team, that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) on December 30, 2021 at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. He says that shaped him into becoming a senior NCO, and helped him to commission. Program participants are required to complete a degree within three years before attending Officer Training School to earn their commission. Williams on this incredible accomplishment! 33 FW Airman selected for commisioning through SLECP He is headed right back to the maintenance career field, only now, as an officer. Banta is from the 5th Communications Squadron and was chosen for this opportunity on Thursday. Although Willmanns enlisted career consisted of electrical and environmental aircraft maintenance, his career progression is set to change, due to his selection for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Brandon Steele, 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planner, right, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. dent, discusses how an early experience in his career "Congratulations to him on his SLECP-A selection! Jon Stevens March 4, 2022 8:36 am - Updated March 15, 2022 11:13 am. hb```6.Ad`0p,|8d N&U)`Tfg&j sy3h*\ q , \/ SOAR is the same as ASCP (above) except rather than acceptance being decided at AFROTC HQ, it is decided by Major Command (MAJCOM) commanders. "It's a late Christmas present and hopefully a great New Year's present, congratulations.". The SecAF chose Cunha as her choice for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP), February 27, 2020. Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan). General Description. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, surprises Staff Sgt. The SLECP-A is a highly competitive enlisted commissioning program that allows designated senior leaders to select and fast-track enlisted Airmen for commissioning through Officer Training School. Hes more than qualified, and Im very excited to see the perspective he will be bringing.. McKinley was selected to commission under the Chief Bass was down to earth, said McWilliams. Programs like SLECP, Airman Scholarship & Commissioning Program (ASCP) and Officer Training School (OTS) are awesome for our young Airmen and NCOs to cross over to the officer side of the house, said Lt. Col. Christopher Haley, 8th Maintenance Squadron commander. Whats next? He recollected his thoughts from a conversation he had with Lt. Col. Haley. Prior or currently enlisted cadets were either some of the best cadets I ever had, or the worst. On what seemed to be a normal Thursday morning, this defense paralegal wasnt expecting to hear Please hold for the Secretary of the Air Force, during a daily brief of her workload for the day. Leaders Encouraging Airman Development Commanders may endorse highly qualified Airmen (17-22 years of age) for appointment to the Air Force Academy. Williams records, grades, and personal character were all rock-star strong.. Terrell McWilliams, a deferred dream will soon become reality.
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