TPS Graduation

Twenty-three Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering degrees rest on a table before they’re presented to each U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduate in a graduation ceremony, Dec. 10. Class 11A, comprised of officers from the USAF, U.S. Navy, French Air Force and the Royal Canadian Air Force, completed nearly a year-long course where they learned to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. (Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)

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Staff Sgt. Leopold Douglas, a member of the Blue Eagle Honor Guard, recognizes an empty seat and place setting, always left vacant to remember POWs and MIAs, during the USAF Test Pilot School graduation in Hangar 1414, Dec. 10. Twenty-three students graduated from Class 11A. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rob Densmore)

U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School graduates 23 new testers

Published Dec. 13, 2011
By 95th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Twenty-three officers from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Canada and France graduated as members of Class 11A from the USAF Test Pilot School, Dec. 10.

The school trains pilots, navigators and engineers to develop, test and evaluate the newest aircraft and weapons systems. The comprehensive curriculum of TPS is fundamental to the success of flight test and evaluation and upon completion graduates are awarded a Master of Science in Flight Test Engineering by Air University.

Congratulations to the graduates of Class 11A:

Capt. Jannette J. Cohen, engineer, USAF

Maj. Daryl G. Corneille, multi-engine pilot, USAF

Maj. Olivia S. Elliot, fighter pilot, USAF

Capt. Javier A. Escobar, engineer, USAF

Capt. John M. Fiandt, engineer, USAF

Maj. Christopher D. Gentile, fighter pilot, USAF

Maj. Martin D. Hemmingsen, fighter pilot, USAF

Capt. Ryan P. Lemaire, engineer, USAF

Capt. Jessica A. LoCasalem, engineer, USAF

Capt. Dustin H. Masten, fighter pilot, USAF

Capt. Christopher P. Maston, electronic warfare officer/navigator, USAF

Maj. Francois Meignien, engineer, France

Lt. Michael Oliver, fighter pilot, USN

Capt. Tomoyuki D. Ono, engineer, USAF

Capt. Todd T. Patterson, multi-engine pilot, USAF

Capt. Marshall M. Rogers, engineer, USAF

Capt. Christopher M. Rondeau, engineer, USAF

Capt. Joseph P. Samek, engineer, USAF

Maj. Timothy J. Stevens (class leader), fighter pilot, USAF

Maj. Nicholas J. Sweeney, fighter pilot, USAF

Maj. Jeremey T. Thomas, engineer, USAF

Capt. Dean Vogelsang, engineer, Canada

Maj. Jeremy D. Wimer, fighter pilot, USAF