McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. -- Tech. Sgt. Melissa A. Cadle, right, receives the distinguished graduate award for NCO Academy Class 11-8 at The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center here from Command Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Candler, Nov. 3, 2011. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)