Hanscom AFB, MA (December 3, 2018) – Senior Airmen from area military bases graduated from Hanscom Air Force Base’s Airman Leadership School (ALS) in November. Hanscom Federal Credit Union sponsored the graduation ceremony as it has done in the past.

The five-week ALS is the first professional military education that enlisted Air Force personnel encounter in their careers. The school prepares them for supervisory roles by strengthening their ability to lead, follow, and manage while helping them gain a broader understanding of their profession.

The John L. Levitow Award, the highest honor granted in the ALS, was given to SrA Kenneth McGuire of the 66th Comptroller Squadron on Hanscom AFB. This award goes to the student who achieves the highest overall standing from a combination of academic scores, performance evaluation, and leadership qualities.

“This leadership training turns out the best of the best,” said Paul Marotta, Chairman of the Board of Hanscom FCU. “It’s commendable that the U.S. Air Force offers this training to Coast Guard personnel, too, which gives the class diversity of experience to enrich the students’ perspectives. It’s a terrific program, one that Hanscom FCU is always happy to support.”

The November class included five active duty Airmen, two members of the Air National Guard, three students from the Air Force Reserves, and two members of the U.S. Coast Guard.

About Hanscom FCU

Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, serves over 85,000 members across the country and overseas through 21 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service, and a web-based branch. The credit union, chosen Best Credit Union in America 2018 by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, holds $1.3 billion in assets. Follow Hanscom FCU on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter, and check out our MoneyWisdom blog today.

Photo (l. to r.): Major Chris Spaulding, Hanscom AFB;  Master Sergeant Christina McGuire, Hanscom AFB;  Senior Airman Kenneth McGuire, Hanscom AFB; Paul Marotta, Chairman of the Board, Hanscom Federal Credit Union; Master Sergeant Ryan Dillingham, Hanscom AFB; Chief Master Sergeant Henry Hayes, Hanscom AFB.