NCOA Class 13-7 student receives distinguished graduate award
McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Tech. Sgt. Andrew J. Merlock, Jr., right, from the New Jersey Air National Guard, receives the distinguished graduate award for Noncommissioned Officer Academy Class 13-7 from Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C. Anderson, Jr., 1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. here, Aug. 15, 2013. The distinguished graduate award is presented to students in the top10 percent of the class. It is based on objective and performance evaluations, demonstrated leadership, and performance as a team player. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)