Grissom sergeants graduate leadership course

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  • By Senior Airman Andrew McLaughlin
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  Grissom Airman recently completed training to develop their leadership skills and become more effective noncommissioned officers.

Twenty one Airmen from the 434th Air Refueling Wing graduated an Air Force Reserve NCO Leadership Development Course during a ceremony held here recently.

"NCOLDC provides some great leadership training for our growing Airmen," said Staff Sgt. Joshua Sanford, 72nd Air Refueling Squadron in-flight refueling technician. "I found the class to be very enriching and enjoyable and would promote it to any of our upcoming Airman."

The 10-day course combines college level management and leadership instruction with a military practical, experimental, and hands-on application. The classes are taught by both college and military instructors, who cover various topics such as the roles of leadership and management, communication, stress management, and team building.

Master Sgt. Lisa Fitzgerald, 434th Force Support Squadron training technician, said NCOLDC motivates the students for when they return to their respective sections.

"It's an exciting course," Fitzgerald added.

During the graduation ceremony, Col. Don Buckley, 434th ARW commander, spoke to the graduates and presented them with their certificates of completion.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command.

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