McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Tech. Sgt. Eric D. Hurley, Sr., right, receives the distinguished graduate award for NCO Academy Class 13-4 at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here from Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jellinski-Hall, Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, here, April 4, 2013. The distinguished graduate award is presented to students in the top 10 percent of the class. It is based on objective and performance evaluations, demonstrated leadership, and performance as a team player. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)