McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Tech. Sgt. John Allen, right, receives the distinguished graduate award for NCO Academy Class 12-5 at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here from Chief Master Sgt. Thomas K. Stoudt, June 7, 2012. The distinguished graduate award is presented to students in the top ten percent of the class. It is based on objective and performance evaluations, demonstrated leadership, and performance as a team player. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)