AMCOM UpLIFT graduates complete civilian leadership program

Fifteen Aviation and Missile Command civilian employees graduated Tuesday from the 2026 Upward Leader Investment for Tomorrow program, completing six mo… Fifteen Aviation and Missile Command civilian employees graduated Tuesday from the 2026 Upward Leader Investment for Tomorrow program, completing six months of leadership development focused on Army values, professional growth and workplace application. Known as UpLIFT, the program supports the AMCOM and Army Materiel Command missions by developing civilian leaders who are resilient, adaptable and prepared to contribute across the organization. Since the program began in April, participants attended monthly classes covering subjects including the seven Army values, servant leadership, critical thinking and ethical leadership. AMCOM Executive Director Don Nitti recognized the graduates’ work and the relationships they developed during the course.

“These 15 individuals have built unique, strong bonds with people outside of their organizations, that normally would never get the chance to build that relationship with,” Nitti said. “Today, they’re going to remind you how amazing and talented our workforce is.” The program also gives participants opportunities to strengthen communication and presentation skills. During the graduation event, participants delivered presentations that connected Army values to personal experiences and professional responsibilities. Nitti said the presentations demonstrated the effort participants invested throughout the program. “I could tell that a lot of time was put in not only to the