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Ranier Wing Citizen Airman receives Levitow Award

SSgt. David M. Smith, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management, stands at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, WA, Apr. 1. Smith was recently awarded the John Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School as the only reservist in the class. Smith travelled to Eielson Air Force Base, AK in December to complete the training amongst a class composed mostly of active duty members from around the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by SSgt. Daniel Liddicoet)

SSgt. David M. Smith, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management, stands at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, WA, Apr. 1. Smith was recently awarded the John Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School as the only Reservist in the class. Smith travelled to Eielson Air Force Base, AK in December to complete the training amongst a class composed mostly of Active Duty members from around the Air Force. The class ran from Nov. 14 to Dec. 23 and was composed of 14 Active Duty Airmen, two National Guardsmen, and just one Reservist. The John Levitow Award is the highest award presented at ALS, it is the pinnacle of success in ALS and Enlisted Professional Military Education. To be eligible for the award, the graduate must rank in the top 1% of his or her class. Selection for the Levitow Award is based on academic performance and assignment of points by peers and instructors. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by SSgt. Daniel Liddicoet).

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD -- SSgt. David M. Smith, 446th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management, stands at Joint-Base Lewis-McChord, WA, Apr. 1. Smith was recently awarded the John Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School as the only Reservist in the class. Smith travelled to Eielson Air Force Base, AK in December to complete the training amongst a class composed mostly of Active Duty members from around the Air Force. The class ran from Nov. 14 to Dec. 23 and was composed of 14 Active Duty Airmen, two National Guardsmen, and just one Reservist. The John Levitow Award is the highest award presented at ALS, it is the pinnacle of success in ALS and Enlisted Professional Military Education. To be eligible for the award, the graduate must rank in the top 1% of his or her class. Selection for the Levitow Award is based on academic performance and assignment of points by peers and instructors. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by SSgt. Daniel Liddicoet).