Nearly 60 selected for promotion to maj.

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. --  Nearly 60 officers from across the Academy have been selected for promotion in the field grade officer ranks, according to a March 29 news release from the Air Force Personnel Center.

"The number of officers promoted at the Academy is a testament to the quality of the Air Force's officer corps," said Academy Superintendent Lt. Gen. Mike Gould. "The efforts and leadership of each of these officers is crucial as we go forward with the Academy's mission of developing leaders of character. I hope we all get a chance to make the rounds and congratulate these men and women as soon as possible."

Selected for promotion to colonel is Lt. Col. Nathan Johnson. Selected to promotion for lieutenant colonel are Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Narrowe and Maj. Ryan Maresh.

Selected for promotion to major are Capts.:

John Baker Matthew Ellis Phyllis Pelky
Laura Barnes Brian Fash Charlotte Portlock
Adam Batchellor Justin Gardner Derek Portlock
Zebulon Beck Richard Gorrell Michelle Reinstatler
James Bowers Robert Greiman Matthew Rottinghaus
Joseph Brown Bart Gould Angelia Sanders
John Buquoi Walid Habash Jesse Somann
Yuliya Buquoi David Hancock Stephanie Silva
Paul Burk Patrick Jackson Pavel Tendetnik
Kristen Clark Brian Johnson Michael Terell
Nancy Clemens Brittany Joseph Caitlin Thorn
Charles Comfort Jeremiah Kirschman Sarah Towler
Connie Converse Matthew Linford Steven Vick
Ohn Dickens Nick Mastronardi Pamel Wheeler
Ricky Dickens Jason McGinthy Gregory White
Kristin Dowd Zachary Miller John Wydro
Sean Doyle Christine Mott  
Scott Durham Jeffrey Newcamp  

"It's been a fun eight-and-a-half years since I've graduated the Academy," said Capt. Derek Portlock of the Commander's Action Group. "Being promoted wouldn't have been possible without the friendships I've made or the leaders who have mentored me."

In all, 55 officers assigned to the Academy were selected for promotion. Across the Air Force, more than 2,500 were selected. To see the lists of selectees, visit www.afpc.af.mil.