From left, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Kopp and Tech. Sgt. Allan Degala, 9th Force Support Squadron, Airman Leadership School instructors, Master Sgt. StaLissa K. Mendez, 9th FSS, ALS commandant, and Staff Sgt. Yariel Ramirez, 9th FSS, ALS instructor, stand together at the William H. Pitsenbarger Professional Military Education Center, Beale Air Force Base, California, Nov. 22, 2019. ALS instructors serve on a three to four-year special duty assignment preparing Senior Airmen for increased responsibilities as a NCO, supervisor and leader. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Melanie L. Nolen)