An airfield operations specialist at Forney Army Airfield on Fort Leonard Wood will become the first Army Fellow to graduate from the Civilian Career Program

An airfield operations specialist at Forney Army Airfield on Fort Leonard Wood will become the first Army Fellow to graduate from the Civilian Career Program of Aviation. Ronald Williams Jr. is set to graduate this Thursday, according to a press release sent out by Fort Leonard Wood officials. According to the Army Fellows Program website, the AFP is a system that ensures the development of civilian members of the force through a blending of progressive work assignments, formal training, and self-development for individuals as they progress from entry-level to key positions. After graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, in 2021, Williams decided to check USAJobs, a federal careers website, for potential employment opportunities. In April of 2022, he started working at Forney Airfield. According to Williams, while working at Forney Airfield, he has learned to process flight plans and what is called a notice to air missions with an aviation authority. Following graduation, Williams said he hopes to stay at Fort Leonard Wood and is looking forward to continuing his career with the Army.