Class 12-6 graduates NCOA
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Vargas, 18th Communications Squadron chief, presents the John L. Levitow award to Tech. Sgt. Cecil J. Hyder, 644th Combat Communication Squadron, Andersen AFB, at the NCO Academy graduation on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2012. The distinguished graduate award, sponsored by the Kadena Chiefs group, is named in memory of Medal of Honor recipient, Airman 1st Class John L. Levitow. The award is presented to the most outstanding member of class 12-6 and denotes superior achievement as both a leader and a scholar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Hailey R. Davis)