U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduates 93 officers Published June 2, 2011 Nellis Public Affairs NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The U.S. Air Force Weapons School will graduate 93 officers during ceremonies at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas June 11. The Weapons School provides the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment, and every six months, produces a new class of graduates who are expert instructors on weapons, weapons systems and air and space integration. Upon completing the course, graduates return to their home stations, taking the latest tactics, techniques and procedures for air-to-air and air-to-ground combat to their respective units. The Weapons School traces its roots to the Aircraft Gunnery School established in 1949 at Las Vegas Air Force Base, which became Nellis Air Force Base in 1950. This organization brought together a cadre of World War II combat veterans dedicated to teaching the next generation of pilots. The Gunnery School converted to combat crew training to meet the needs of the Korean War. Today's Weapons School encompasses 17 squadrons, teaching 22 combat specialties at eight locations. Only 30 percent of today's students come from the classic fighter specialties which built the initial reputation of the "patch." The 60-year tradition of excellence associated with the Weapons School continues as today's graduates go to units worldwide to focus on the integration challenges of tomorrow. Class 11-A graduates include: 8 WPS Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Air Battle Managers Capt. James L. Capra Capt. Brooks R. Conn Capt. Gerrit H. Dalman Capt. Gordon L. Polston Capt. Anne C. Ridlon EC-130 Capt. Travis W. Ryan RC-135 Capt. Jonathan H. Oliva 14 WPS Hurlburt Field, Fla. AC-130 Capt. Daniel K. Heller Capt. Dwight A. Jones Capt. Michael S. Murphy Capt. Michael J. Savage Capt. Andrew G. Saylor Capt. Timothy E. Young MC-130 Maj. Matthew R. Weinschenker Capt. Justin T. Alford Capt. Jacob J. Duff Capt. Andrew J. Engel Capt. Joshua A. Jackson Capt. Matthew T. Prochazka 16 WPS (F-16) Nellis AFB, Nev. Maj. Nathan P. Aysta Capt. Brian T. Crum Capt. Patrick J. Kennedy Capt. Oliver R. Lause Capt. David T. Madson Capt. Brad R. Matherne Capt. Kevin P. Sweeney Capt. Hugh E. Walker III Capt. William L. Wisehart 17 WPS (F-15E) Nellis AFB, Nev. Capt. Bradley C. Baker Capt. David A. Cochran Capt. Travis H. Stephens 19 WPS (Intelligence) Nellis AFB, Nev. Intelligence Sensor Capt. Christina M. Anderson Capt. John W. Hamilton Capt. John D. Deniston Intelligence Maj. Andrew D. St. Jean Capt. James J. Grandaw Capt. Ryan M. Ortiz Capt. Dean A. Smith Capt. William M. Tompkins 26 WPS (MQ-1/MQ-9) Nellis AFB, Nev. Capt. Brad N. Howell Capt. Trevor T. Merrell Capt. Kristin A. Wozniak 29 WPS (C-130) Little Rock, Ark. Maj. Michael S. Ueda Capt. John W. Anthes Capt. Andrew J. Cavallero Capt. Michael J. Damron Capt. Bret Echard Capt. Andrew A. Wells 34 WPS (HH-60) Nellis AFB, Nev. Maj. Adam C. Rudolphi Capt. Terry L. Parham Capt. Robert C. Rosebrough Capt. Mark C. Uberuaga 57 WPS (C-17) McGuire AFB, NJ Capt. Andrew I. Beckett Capt. Kyle M. Clinton Capt. Joshua B. Holaday Capt. Scott C. Johnson Capt. Joshua D. Lundeby Capt. David W. Myrick 66 WPS (A-10) Nellis AFB, Nev. Capt. Grant A. Coppin Capt. Sean P. Hall Capt. James M. Kappes Capt. Jason A. Shemchuk 77 WPS (B-1) Dyess AFB, Texas Capt. Alexander S. Datzman Capt. Alicia J. Datzman Capt. Robert A. Rauch 325 WPS (B-2) Whiteman AFB, Mo. Capt. Robert W. Sturgill Jr. Capt. Joseph C. Tulloss 328 WPS Nellis AFB, Nev. Space Capt. Anthony M. Alvarado Capt. Evan J. P. Briggs Capt. Etan Funches Capt. Blake R. Hoagland Capt. Jennifer E. Hodges Capt. Stephanie D. Myers Capt. Kara L. Sartori Capt. Eric B. Snyder ICBM Capt. George L. Chapman Capt. Denise A. Chrosniak Capt. Joseph A. Hannigan Capt. Jonathan M. Walker 340 WPS (B-52) Barksdale AFB La. Maj. Gregory M. Watson Capt. John E. Burrell Capt. Jarred L. Prier Capt. Derek Williams 433 WPS Nellis AFB, Nev. F-15C Maj. Jason T. Nalepa Maj. David M. Slaydon Capt. Anthony E. May Capt. Andrew T. Stolee F-22 Capt. Joshua M. Biedermann Capt. Brian J. Garrett 509 WPS (KC-135) Fairchild AFB, Wash. Capt. Timothy L. Gerne Capt. Jeffrey A. Gould Capt. Matthew S. Mills Capt. Dana S. Stockton
