Forces Squadron operations and training superinten- Master Sgt. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit. Enlisted Guardian, Airman selected to commission into USSF Staff Sgt. I heard, Are you here to in process me? he said. Thats when I saw the impact an officer could have on a workforce. Alyssa Cunha, Air Force Legal Operations Agency defense paralegal, aspired to do more with her Air Force career and began to apply to several commissioning programs throughout the Air Force. Christopher J. Williams, 21st Comptroller Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of financial analysis, was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program Officer Training School on Nov. 8, 2022. The degree earned must qualify for the AFSC classification or the member will be reclassified into a qualifying AFSC. He cares about the military and his Air Force family, and continually seeks self-improvement to become a better all-around person. Williams looks forward to bringing a unique perspective to the training environment, developing and honing his skills, and participating in organized physical training again. The SecAF had one more task to add to her list: become an officer. Prior or currently enlisted cadets were either some of the best cadets I ever had, or the worst. Staff Sgt. She stated, Notifying these two leaders of their selection was the best part of my day and always gets my heart pumping! (Courtesy photo). "I know there are a lot of great applicants out there. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force selects Robins Airman for Senior Stephaun McKinley, 791st Missile Security Photo By Rodney Speed | The story recounted the time he spent with Bass during her visit to Robins back in April. Sgt. For more information on commissioning in the Air Force contact your base education office or visit https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join/process/enlisted-to-officer, An official website of the United States government, https://www.airforce.com/how-to-join/process/enlisted-to-officer, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. 244 0 obj <>stream The difference usually came down to whether they could swallow their pride and learn from other cadets in the program that were younger and less experienced than them or not. Members in this program will administratively report to an AFROTC detachment, but they will not be considered a cadet and will not train with the detachment. Two AFMAO NCOs selected for career advancement Privacy Policy. Theodore Banta, NCO in charge of the 5 Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team, gets informed that he is selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP) by Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, on December 30, 2021, at Minot Air Force Base North Dakota. The SLECP is a commissioning program that empowers members of senior leadership to handpick enlisted members for commissioning through Officer Training School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rodney Speed) Chief Bass was down to earth, said McWilliams. Bleck, who earned his commission through Officer Training School, was selected into the Space Force through a highly competitive and non-traditional commissioning process - the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. Its nerve racking but super exciting for me and I cant wait to see what this next chapter in my Air Force career looks like., An official website of the United States government, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil. Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program (SLECP). Ryan Bell), Master Sgt. Staff Sgt. Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Nov. 3, 2022. Even with that, I was still looking for the person to inprocess. (U.S. Air Starkovich has served in the Air Force for 13 years. Outstanding technical sergeant selected for SLECP-O program Sgt. Ask your supervisor and leadership team on how to apply. Each MAJCOM is allowed to select one candidate each for a direct slot into SLECPSSgt Willmann is the 8th Fighter Wing and PACAFs one. Sgt. Williams will attend officer training school and become a logistics readiness officer. I was surprised and totally not expecting it at all, McWilliams said. On Sept. 26, 2022 a senior enlisted Airman from the 791st Missile Security Forces Squadron at Minot Air Force Base, was chosen to join the ranks of the Air Force's commissioned officers. Jan. 18, 2022 SECAF surprises 17th Training Wing Airman with SLECP selection Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall surprised a 17th Civil Engineer Squadron Airman with the news he was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. and our SOAR is the same as ASCP (above) except rather than acceptance being decided at AFROTC HQ, it is decided by Major Command (MAJCOM) commanders. Alyssa Cunha, a defense paralegal assigned to the Air Force Legal Operations Agency at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, reacts to a phone call with great news February 27, 2020. Minot AFB airman selected for prestigious SLECP | KX NEWS William Willmann, electrical and environmental aircraft technician assigned to the 8th Maintenance Squadron, was selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Talk to your base education office and chain of command for more information on how to compete for these opportunities. U.S. Space Force Staff Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Evan J. Lichtenhan), Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, informs Staff Sgt. SLECP allows designated Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to directly select exceptionally performing, highly talented enlisted Airmen and Guardians for commissioning through OTS. Updated: Dec 30, 2021 / 04:26 PM CST. The third time turned out to be the charm. He says that shaped him into becoming a senior NCO, and helped him to commission. From Air Force SNCO to Space Force Officer 8th MXS Airman chosen for Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program She told me I was selected for Officer Training School. I feel incredibly fortunate to be selected for this, said Cunha. I dont think anyone can do these kind of things by themselves. Stephaun McKinley, 791 MSFS operations and training superintendent was one of 16 Airmen selected for the Senior Leader Enlisted Commissioning Program. 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. 33 FW Airman selected for commisioning through SLECP He did. Williams records, grades, and personal character were all rock-star strong.. I could not have been more proud and excited when Wolf informed me he [Willmann] won at PACAF, said Haley. SLECP is a commissioning program, which enables designated Air Force senior leaders to directly select enlisted members to commission through OTS who are highly talented and exhibit exceptional performance. Matthew Chumaceiro, 21st CPTS flight commander. | View Image Page, For Staff Sgt. Stripes to bars: Offutt Airman receives SLECP-O commission PDF Officer Commissioning Paths - Af According to Arnold, Bleck was personally selected by Gen. John "Jay" Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, through the program. Master Sgt. Willmann is set to head to Officer Training School in late spring, then to his follow-on assignment to Yokota Air Base, Japan. 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.