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260302-F-DA916-1493 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Ludvik, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School commandant, briefs new students on the school code of conduct during the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. The mission of the Staff Sgt. Julio Alonso Airmen Leadership School is to prepare Senior Airmen to be professional war fighting Airmen who can supervise and lead today’s work teams through the employment of air, space and cyberspace power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase Reinhart, 436th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems trainer, counts a classmate’s hand-release push-ups during a mock fitness test on their first day of Airmen Leadership School at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. Day One of each ALS class consists of a physical fitness test, uniform inspection and briefs by the school commandant and instructors outlining the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chelsea Lowe, right, 436th Maintenance Squadron fuels systems journeyman, counts a classmate’s sit-ups during a mock fitness test on her first day of Airmen Leadership School at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. The ALS students will conduct physical fitness activities regularly throughout the five week course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaden Ballentine, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, keeps time during a mock fitness test on the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. The Air Force physical fitness test consists of portions focusing on cardiovascular fitness, strength and core. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dakota Keltner, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels laboratory non-commissioned officer in charge, completes the high aerobic multi-shuttle run of a fitness test during the first day of Airmen Leadership School at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. Day One of each ALS class consists of a physical fitness test, uniform inspection and briefs by the school commandant and instructors outlining the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timoteo Melendez Liceaga, right, 436th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-5M crewchief, helps Senior Airman Chase Reinhart, 436th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems trainer, prepare for a uniform inspection during the first day of Airmen Leadership School at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. This is the first of several uniform inspections throughout the five week course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaden Ballentine, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, conducts a uniform inspection on the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. The students must prepare for inspections in various uniforms throughout the five week course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kaden Ballentine, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, closely inspects a student’s ribbons during a uniform inspection on the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. Each student’s uniform was meticulously inspected by the ALS commandant and instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Students of Airman Leadership School Class 26-C get to know each other during a break on the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. Each ALS class brings Airmen together from various job fields across the Air Force along with networking opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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Published March 10, 2026
By Mauricio Campino

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, DEL. -- 260302-F-DA916-1493 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Ludvik, 436th Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School commandant, briefs new students on the school code of conduct during the first day of class at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 2, 2026. The mission of the Staff Sgt. Julio Alonso Airmen Leadership School is to prepare Senior Airmen to be professional war fighting Airmen who can supervise and lead today’s work teams through the employment of air, space and cyberspace power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Mauricio Campino)

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