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(bright music)

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- Good afternoon.

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I am Master Sergeant Jessie Ball.

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- And I am Master
Sergeant Michael Beiting.

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We will be your masters of ceremony

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for today's virtual graduation event.

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On behalf of the men and women

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of the Chief Master
Sergeant Paul H. Lankford

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Enlisted PME Center,

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welcome to the graduation ceremony

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for Noncommissioned Officer
Academy, class 2020-V1

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and Airman Leadership
School class 2020-V1.

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- It is our honor to
introduce the official party

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and your speakers for today's
virtual graduation ceremony.

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The commander, I.G. Brown
Training and Education Center,

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Colonel Kenneth Lozano.

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The commandant, Chief Master Sergeant

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Paul H. Lankford EPME Center,

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Chief Master Sergeant Steven Durance.

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Leadership Development coordinator

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for the 134th Air Refueling
Wing and our guest speaker,

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Chief Master Sergeant Christine Shawhan.

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We're also extremely humbled

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and grateful for those joining us remotely

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via Facebook Live.

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- At this time, we would
like to turn it over

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to Colonel Lozano for the opening remarks.

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- Graduating class, it has been an honor

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having you be a part

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of our first Enlisted
Professional Military Education,

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virtually residency scores.

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I want to thank you all
for your adaptability

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and resilience during
this growing process.

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I especially want to take your supervisors

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and family members for their support

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during your academic journey

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and for helping us to
develop you into the leaders

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our total Air Force needs.

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The coronavirus pandemic

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challenged our ability to
execute our mission of training

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and educating today's
airman for tomorrow's fight.

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At the same time,

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it provided us with the opportunity

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to test our organizational agility,

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innovation and resilience.

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It is during chaos and crisis

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where leadership is put to test.

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You and our staff proof that any obstacle

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can be overcome by highly
engaged group of individual

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working as a team.

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I am very proud of your achievement

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and I am confident in your ability to lead

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and continue taking on bigger
and greater challenges.

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I wish you the absolute best

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and look forward to hearing
great things from you

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and about the amazing
things you continue doing

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for the total Air Force.

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- Thank you, Colonel Lazano

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and now we will welcome our guest speaker,

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Chief Master Sergeant Shawhan.

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- Congratulations EPME graduates.

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I know you will be told that many times

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over the next couple of days

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and I don't want you to
take that for granted.

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You should be extremely proud
of what you've accomplished

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and endured over the past several weeks.

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While I would bet to say for many of you

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this isn't the first
time you've reached out

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into the virtual space for
your educational needs,

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I will say for all of you,

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it won't be your last.

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Whether you search
online for a how-to video

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through from the force,

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look up a new recipe on your favorite app,

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listen to a podcast for
mentoring or motivation

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or attending a formal education class.

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It is about learning and
becoming a better version of you

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for the future.

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I also know what you've
experienced here for the Air Force,

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isn't going away.

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It is paramount to our success

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and country that we
remain agile, creative,

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have a willingness to try new
things and to fail faster.

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I know this wasn't easy

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but like most of your recent discussions,

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your dedication is an important piece

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to a much larger picture.

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The Air Force needs people like you

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who support the process
of continuous learning

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and building a culture that
challenges its own methods

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and ways of doing things.

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Scientist and educator Peterson Gay

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wrote of the five disciplines
of a learning organization.

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Having a shared vision,
personal mastery, mental models,

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team learning and system thinking.

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And although this was published in 1990,

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his words are still
worth reflecting on today

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as you move forward in your careers.

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The first discipline is
having a shared vision.

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We have to all be leaning
for the same mission

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and focusing on the same priorities.

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As a leader, you must
build a sense of commitment

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by developing a shared
image of the future.

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If we don't know where we're going,

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any road will take us there

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but I won't guarantee that
we'll be going together.

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The second discipline is personal mastery.

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Completion of EPME is an example

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of exploring personal mastery.

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It's the opportunity to
expand on your own abilities

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to ultimately create
impactful results in life

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from personal growth and learning.

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Personal mastery influences

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the third discipline, mental models.

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These are these deeply
ingrained assumptions

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and internal pictures that influence

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how we understand the world around us

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and ultimately drives our behaviors.

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We have to know how to
break down these barriers

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and have meaningful dialogue

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to see someone else's mental models.

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This takes patience, maturity, empathy

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and it isn't a natural thing.

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So as you leave here,

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don't stop working on
this every single day.

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Our Airmen and communities need it.

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We need to be able to
transform the conversation

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to think together on real
issues versus just taking sides.

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And that leads us

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to the fourth discipline, team learning.

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It isn't an accident that
we have group discussions

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and mix up the teams in the classroom.

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Team learning is valuing

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that the sum is greater
than the individual parts.

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It took me a really long
time to learn this one.

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I thought I had to be the
smartest person in the room

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and while I was busy
showing off how smart I was,

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I wasn't listening or valuing
the input of those around me.

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Great leaders listen and reflect.

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Managers just talk.

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You manage things but you lead people.

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Don't make the mistakes I did.

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Learn earlier and value the
team that is around you.

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This will all lead us

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to the final discipline, system thinking.

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And this isn't group thinking
that you've talked about,

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this is completely different.

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This is about combining
all the disciplines.

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That shared vision, personal
mastery, mental models

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and team learning

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so you can develop the ability
to see this big picture

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and understand how changes in one area

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affect the whole system.

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System thinking helps you make educated,

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well-thought-out, impactful
decisions for your organization.

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The way we train in the Air Force

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has got to do the same thing

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as we step into a virtual unknown space.

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My hope is that with each step
we got a little bit better

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and we got better together.

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You will hear throughout your career

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that it isn't about you.

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That's mostly right.

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It isn't about you

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but taking what you've learned

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and will continue to learn,

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will help you be a better
version of yourself

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as a leader, as a mentor,
as a family member,

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as a friend, as a member of society

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who desperately needs you.

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Be good to each other, make
good choices and congrats again.

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Thank you.

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- At the Chief Master Sergeant
Paul H. Lankford EPME Center,

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we strive to create an
academic environment

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that promotes professionalism
and personal growth.

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We make every effort to
further develop in our students

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the professional skills, knowledge

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and attitudes required
of leaders, supervisors

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and managers in today's
rapidly changing Air Force.

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- In pursuit of this goal,

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we challenge these students to comprehend

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and apply, to proactively participate

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rather than passively absorb

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and to proudly lead
rather than meekly follow.

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We insist on high academic standards,

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dedication, healthy competition

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and the high standard of personal conduct.

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- It is for these reasons that we believe

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the most significant achievement

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any one student can obtain is the diploma.

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A diploma with signifies
the holder has completed

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this prestigious level

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of Enlisted Professional
Military Education.

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Without further ado,

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we present the graduation of
Noncommissioned Officer Academy

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and Airman Leadership
School class 2020-V1.

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We will start with the graduates

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of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy.

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(gentle music)

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- Good afternoon, I am
Master Sergeant Cindy Dickson

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and I, along with Technical
Sergeant Jillian Frazier

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are your A-flight instructors.

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The graduates of A-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Sabreen Akram,

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Technical Sergeant Michael Bean,

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Technical Sergeant Brett Biernbaum,

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Technical Sergeant Scott Carpenter,

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Technical Sergeant Zachary Dailey,

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Technical Sergeant Matthew Egts,

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Technical Sergeant Mary Kyles,

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Technical Sergeant Brian Olesky,

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Technical Sergeant Brent Olson,

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Technical Sergeant Justine Peichoto,

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Technical Sergeant David Redford,

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Technical Sergeant Brett Schaffer,

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Technical Sergeant Jarret Welton,

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Technical Sergeant James Wilson.

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Ladies and gentlemen, A-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am
Master Sergeant Charles Pugh

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I and Master Sergeant Sunny Blaylock

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are the instructors for B-flight.

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The graduates for B-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Donice Alford,

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Technical Sergeant David Anderson,

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Technical Sergeant Jon Barry,

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Technical Sergeant Travis Browner,

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Technical Sergeant Christian Bruguera,

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Technical Sergeant Daniel Clark,

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Technical Sergeant William Copp,

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Technical Sergeant Kevin Duran,

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Technical Sergeant Kristopher Esparza,

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Technical Sergeant Brandon Foxx,

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Technical Sergeant Aubrey George,

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Technical Sergeant Brian Hampton,

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Technical Sergeant Jonathan Jones,

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Technical Sergeant Robert Klein

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and Technical Sergeant Steven Kojis.

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Ladies and gentlemen, B-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I'm
Master Sergeant Joseph Cook.

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I and Technical Sergeant Ebony Hills

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are the instructors for C-flight.

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The graduates for C-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Anthony Addison,

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Technical Sergeant Angelo Amari,

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Technical Sergeant Cody Jurgensmeyer,

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Technical Sergeant Kyle Lee,

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Technical Sergeant David Mussio,

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Technical Sergeant Jameson Pate,

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Technical Sergeant Richard Perez,

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Technical Sergeant Akil Sanders,

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Technical Sergeant Michael Sangenerio,

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Technical Sergeant Malaysia Sidbury,

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Technical Sergeant Joshua Williamson

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and Technical Sergeant Kurtis Woltermath.

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Ladies and gentlemen, C-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Naieema Colon.

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I and Master Sergeant Isaac Dobson

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are your D-flight instructors.

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The graduates of D-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Rafael Alvarez,

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Technical Sergeant Jeffory Calder,

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Technical Sergeant Jonathan Cantrell,

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Technical Sergeant Catherine Dixon,

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Technical Sergeant David Glover,

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Technical Sergeant Christopher Khensouri,

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Technical Sergeant Michael Kimbrell,

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Technical Sergeant William McElhaney,

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Technical Sergeant Kaitlyn McGiniss,

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Technical Sergeant Derek Medlenka,

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Technical Sergeant Brent Morris,

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Technical Sergeant Victor Myers,

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Technical Sergeant Aaron Schmit

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and Technical Sergeant Lane Thurman.

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Ladies and gentlemen, D-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Master
Sergeant Elizabeth Aguirre

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and I am the instructor for E-flight.

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The graduates for E-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Ryan Anchinges,

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Technical Sergeant Johnny Escalante,

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Technical Sergeant Nicole Goplin,

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Technical Sergeant
Kaydian Graham Richards,

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Technical Sergeant Mark Imhoff,

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Technical Sergeant Christopher Kirchner,

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Technical Sergeant Michael Llewellyn,

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Technical Sergeant Rachel Locke,

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Master Sergeant Rolando Lora,

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Technical Sergeant Shawn Medeiros,

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Technical Sergeant Andrew Milani,

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Technical Sergeant Matthew Neeves,

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Technical Sergeant Trish Soriano

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and finally, Technical
Sergeant Nicholas Wall.

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Ladies and gentlemen, E-flight.

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- Good afternoon,

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I am Technical Sergeant
Renee Wierderspahn,

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I and Master Sergeant Joseph Morley

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are the instructors for F-flight.

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The graduates for F-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Marcus Albaugh,

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Technical Sergeant Terry Cooper,

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Technical Sergeant Cameron Couball,

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Technical Sergeant Kurtis Crawford,

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Technical Sergeant
Alexandra De Los Santos,

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Technical Sergeant Lucas Frye,

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Technical Sergeant Kelly Gray,

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Technical Sergeant Christina Jordan,

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Technical Sergeant William Kline,

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Technical Sergeant James Madonna,

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Technical Sergeant Brian Maugham,

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Technical Sergeant Brandon McGrath

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and technical Sergeant Drew Michael Wells.

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Ladies and gentlemen, F light.

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- Good afternoon, I am Master
Sergeant Anthony Colon.

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I and Technical Sergeant Octavia Dockery

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are the instructors for G-flight.

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The graduates for G-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Rico Aaron,

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Technical Sergeant Ryan Beck,

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Technical Sergeant Kurt Blount,

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Technical Sergeant Cecelia Carter,

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Technical Sergeant Jordan Chatman,

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Technical Sergeant Josiah Drown,

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Technical Sergeant John Hauer,

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Technical Sergeant Kenji Kajiwara,

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Technical Sergeant Alexander Krussell,

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Technical Sergeant Shakina Singleton,

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Technical Sergeant Kelvin Smith

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and Technical Sergeant Jimmy Womack.

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Ladies and gentlemen, G-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Megan Francolini.

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I and Master Sergeant Terry Nicholas

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are your H-flight instructors.

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Your H-flight graduates are,

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Technical Sergeant Kresten Ericksen,

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Technical Sergeant Tamara Franklin,

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Technical Sergeant Deaven Gathers,

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Technical Sergeant Ryan Henderson,

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Technical Sergeant Johntavion Jackson,

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Technical Sergeant Mackenzie Jackson,

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Master Sergeant Patricia Kerrigan,

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Technical Sergeant Erik Klobe,

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Technical Sergeant William Ledbetter,

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Technical Sergeant Shane Mendenhall,

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Technical Sergeant Ross Reynolds,

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Technical Sergeant Dylan Rhodes,

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Technical Sergeant Alexandra Underwood

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and Technical Sergeant Daniel Underwood.

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Ladies and gentlemen, H-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Zachary Rosenberg.

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I and Master Sergeant
Sarah Mcintosh-Oldaker

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are the instructors for I-flight.

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The graduates for I-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Travis Absher,

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Technical Sergeant Bradley Anderson,

19:18.830 --> 19:21.870
Technical Sergeant Nathaniel Antonio,

19:21.870 --> 19:24.740
Technical Sergeant Kyle Burian,

19:24.740 --> 19:27.580
Technical Sergeant Charlie Cuevas,

19:27.580 --> 19:30.500
Technical Sergeant Rebecca Devoy,

19:30.500 --> 19:33.820
Technical Sergeant Britany Lenfestey,

19:33.820 --> 19:36.680
Technical Sergeant Kameron Mills,

19:36.680 --> 19:39.630
Technical Sergeant Richard Saathoff,

19:39.630 --> 19:42.290
Technical Sergeant Lacey Schober,

19:42.290 --> 19:45.130
Technical Sergeant Camren Smith,

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Technical Sergeant Pernelle Tyler

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and Technical Sergeant Eric Vasquez.

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Ladies and gentlemen, I-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Nickolas Vann.

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I and master Sergeant Heather McNeil

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are your J-flight instructors.

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The graduates of J-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant McKinzey Bellefeuille,

20:05.970 --> 20:08.290
Technical Sergeant Ashley Bethel,

20:08.290 --> 20:11.540
Technical Sergeant Andrew Deleon Guerrero,

20:11.540 --> 20:13.970
Technical Sergeant Matthew Edwards,

20:13.970 --> 20:16.630
Technical Sergeant Jacob Flanagan,

20:16.630 --> 20:19.520
Technical Sergeant Brent Hoffhines,

20:19.520 --> 20:22.200
Technical Sergeant Alexander Leon,

20:22.200 --> 20:25.070
Technical Sergeant Nicholas Lucchesi,

20:25.070 --> 20:27.840
Technical Sergeant Adrielle Pickens,

20:27.840 --> 20:30.330
Technical Sergeant Elijah Preston,

20:30.330 --> 20:32.600
Technical Sergeant Ronald Reyes,

20:32.600 --> 20:35.010
Technical Sergeant Jeremy Schmid

20:35.010 --> 20:38.150
and Technical Sergeant Joshua Schultz.

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Ladies and gentlemen, J-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Nicholas Bonello.

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I and Master Sergeant Jeremy Hunt

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are the instructors for K-flight.

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The graduates for K-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Joshua Atwood,

20:53.850 --> 20:56.260
Technical Sergeant Richard Boutwell,

20:56.260 --> 20:58.510
Technical Sergeant Dylan Churby,

20:58.510 --> 21:00.920
Technical Sergeant Jack Dennis,

21:00.920 --> 21:03.760
Master Sergeant Jaqueline Franck,

21:03.760 --> 21:06.030
Technical Sergeant Cody Harper,

21:06.030 --> 21:08.980
Technical Sergeant Stanley Lehandro,

21:08.980 --> 21:11.320
Technical Sergeant Michael Mason,

21:11.320 --> 21:13.990
Technical Sergeant Shane Miller,

21:13.990 --> 21:16.670
Technical Sergeant Alexander Nolan,

21:16.670 --> 21:19.170
Technical Sergeant Jessica Tucker

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and Technical Sergeant Evan Welsh.

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Ladies and gentlemen, K-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am
Master Sergeant Todd Beran.

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I and Technical Sergeant David Hartman

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are your L-flight instructors.

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The graduates for L-flight are,

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Technical Sergeant Jacob Alwell,

21:38.120 --> 21:41.420
Technical Sergeant Brandon Ballenger,

21:41.420 --> 21:43.763
Technical Sergeant Zachary Berch,

21:44.660 --> 21:47.800
Technical Sergeant Badin Burch,

21:47.800 --> 21:50.950
Technical Sergeant Joseph Flores,

21:50.950 --> 21:54.300
Technical Sergeant Donovan Garcia,

21:54.300 --> 21:57.570
Technical Sergeant Samuel Griffith,

21:57.570 --> 22:00.920
Technical Sergeant Michael Hoffman,

22:00.920 --> 22:03.143
Technical Sergeant Jennifer Solis,

22:04.110 --> 22:07.280
Technical Sergeant Lindsey Viola,

22:07.280 --> 22:10.100
Technical Sergeant Harry Walker

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and Technical Sergeant Wendell Walker.

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Ladies and gentlemen, L-flight.

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- Let's move on with today's ceremony

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with the presentation of the graduates

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of Airman Leadership School.

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(gentle music)

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- Good afternoon, I am
Technical Sergeant Joshua Choate

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and I am the instructor for A-flight.

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The graduates for A-flight are,

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Senior Airman Brianna Burcroff,

22:37.850 --> 22:40.660
Senior Airman Luke Craft,

22:40.660 --> 22:43.870
Senior Airman Eric Dash,

22:43.870 --> 22:46.213
Senior Airman Taylor Demello,

22:47.160 --> 22:49.043
Senior Airman James Hanley,

22:50.090 --> 22:53.193
Senior Airman Charles W. Howard V,

22:54.615 --> 22:57.510
Senior Airman Jesse James,

22:57.510 --> 23:00.890
Senior Airman Shaun Johnson,

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Senior Airman Herson Martinez,

23:04.890 --> 23:08.173
Senior Airman Christina Costoco Morales,

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Senior Airman Matthew Morrison

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and Senior Airman Tiarah Tanyhill.

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Ladies and gentlemen, A-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am
Technical Sergeant Min Kim

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and I am the instructor for B-flight.

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The graduates were B-flight are,

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Senior Airman Miguel Caban,

23:28.440 --> 23:30.713
Senior Airman Joshua Chester,

23:31.660 --> 23:33.640
Senior Airman Casey Coudrey

23:34.790 --> 23:37.780
Senior Airman Johnny Cox,

23:37.780 --> 23:39.913
Senior Airman Shawn Dahlin,

23:40.790 --> 23:42.883
Senior Airman Nicholas Fischer,

23:43.870 --> 23:46.750
Senior Airman James Gregoire,

23:46.750 --> 23:48.693
Senior Airman Kyle Kerstiens,

23:49.610 --> 23:52.320
Senior Airman Dillon Lane,

23:52.320 --> 23:55.360
Senior Airman Dymonn Rodriguez,

23:55.360 --> 23:58.230
Senior Airman Anfranee Seals

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and Senior Airman Terin Thomas.

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Ladies and gentlemen, B-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am
Technical Sergeant Grace Mayor

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and I am the C-flight instructor.

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The graduates for C-flight are,

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Senior Airman Joshua Amphayvong,

24:15.500 --> 24:18.340
Senior Airman Natalie Colvin,

24:18.340 --> 24:20.803
Senior Airman Josh Garidanwalters,

24:21.780 --> 24:24.530
Senior Airman Kaz Hanna,

24:24.530 --> 24:27.960
Senior Airman Matthew McMahon,

24:27.960 --> 24:31.450
Senior Airman Erica Medearis,

24:31.450 --> 24:34.680
Senior Airman Jon Pipkin,

24:34.680 --> 24:37.850
Senior Airman Phiday Tagama

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and last but not least,

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Senior Airman Vanessa Tagama.

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Ladies and gentlemen C-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical
Sergeant Danielle Davis

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and I am the instructor for D-flight.

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The graduates for D-flight are,

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Senior Airman Leilani Bowles,

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Senior Airman Amanda Croft,

25:00.660 --> 25:04.330
Senior Airman Carlisa Dixon,

25:04.330 --> 25:07.760
Senior Airman Kaitlynn Heckman,

25:07.760 --> 25:11.070
Senior Airman Austin Ingram,

25:11.070 --> 25:14.173
Staff Sergeant Christopher Macabigao,

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Senior Airman Daniel Parsons,

25:18.580 --> 25:22.090
Senior Airman Timothy Pippert,

25:22.090 --> 25:25.563
Senior Airman Paolo Queiroz,

25:26.520 --> 25:29.403
Senior Airman Angelo Raona,

25:30.260 --> 25:33.800
Senior Airman Daniel Schaefer,

25:33.800 --> 25:37.150
Senior Airman Friday Wai

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and Senior Airman Kevin Wilburn.

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Ladies and gentlemen, D-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Technical Sergeant

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Sequoya Joseph Holmes

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and I am the instructor for E-flight.

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The graduates for E-flight are,

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Senior Airman Jan Castro,

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Senior Airman Haiman Clark,

25:58.550 --> 26:01.150
Senior Airman Jacob Cranston,

26:01.150 --> 26:03.890
Senior Airman Jose Diaz,

26:03.890 --> 26:06.810
Senior Airman Valerie Carerra,

26:06.810 --> 26:09.350
Senior Airman Jonathan Drake,

26:09.350 --> 26:11.707
Staff Sergeant Alejandro Coreas,

26:12.631 --> 26:15.490
Senior Airman Christopher Gordon,

26:15.490 --> 26:18.500
Senior Airman Musawir Raghbat,

26:18.500 --> 26:21.040
Senior Airman Nicole Rowe,

26:21.040 --> 26:23.690
Senior Airman Darriell Stewart,

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Senior Airman Adam Ward

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and Senior Airman Nicholas Whitman.

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Ladies and gentlemen E-flight.

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- Good afternoon, I am Staff Sergeant

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Quesiah Velazquez-Gonzalez

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and I am the instructor for F-flight.

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The graduates for F-flight are,

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Senior Airman Darrell Constant,

26:44.820 --> 26:47.970
Senior Airman Robert Crawford,

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Senior Airman Bryce Dates,

26:51.060 --> 26:54.040
Senior Airman Robin Franklin,

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Staff Sergeant Matthew Henry,

26:57.310 --> 27:00.430
Senior Airman Michelle Johnson,

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Senior Airman Trevon Keyes,

27:03.480 --> 27:06.800
Senior Airman Rita Zambrana Mateo,

27:06.800 --> 27:09.850
Senior Airman Latoya Robinson,

27:09.850 --> 27:12.550
Senior Airman Daniel Shank,

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Senior Airman, Gregory Vu

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and Senior Airman Trenton Webster.

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Ladies and gentlemen, F-flight.

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- We will continue today's ceremony

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by recognizing the individual achievements

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from this talented and outstanding
group of NCOs and Airmen.

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As with any academic endeavor,

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there are those who stand
out among their peers.

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While all of our graduates
should stand proud,

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having met the rigorous
demands of Enlisted PME,

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some have distinguished themselves

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through individual accomplishments

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and are deserving of special recognition.

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It is now time to recognize their efforts

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with our awards program.
(gentle music)

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The first presentations

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are the distinguished graduate awards.

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These awards are presented to the students

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in the top 10% of the class.

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Their selection is based on objective

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and performance evaluations,
demonstrated leadership

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and performance as a team player.

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The distinguished graduates

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for Non-Commissioned Officer Academy are,

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from the 28th Operational Weather Squadron

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and a member of H-flight,

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Technical Sergeant William Ledbetter.

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From the 128th Air Refueling
Wing and a member of K-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Jessica Tucker.

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From the 704th Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron

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and a member of L-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Jacob Alwell.

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From the 372nd Training
Squadron, detachment six

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and a member of E-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Christopher Kirchner.

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From the Air Force Life
Cycle Management Center

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and a member of B-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Daniel Clark.

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From the 372nd Training
Squadron, detachment 206

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and a member of F-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Drew Wells.

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From the 118th Intelligence
Support Squadron

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and a member of C-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Angelo Amari.

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From the 181st Intelligence Wing

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and a member of G-flight,
Technical Sergeant Jordan Chatman

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and from the Joint Cyber Operations group

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and a member of E-flight,
Technical Sergeant Nicholas Wall.

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From the 20th For Support Squadron

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and a member of J-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Adrielle Pickens.

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From the 339th Recruiting Squadron

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and a member of A-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Justin Peichoto.

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From 724th Special
Tactics Support Squadron

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and a member of J-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Andrew Deleon Guerrero.

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From the 128th Air Refueling Wing

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and a member of H-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Alexandra Underwood.

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From the 124th Attack Squadron

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and a member of A-flight,
Technical Sergeant James Wilson.

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From the Air Force, Office
of Special Investigations,

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detachment 512 and a member of I-flight,

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Technical Sergeant Richard Saathoff.

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From the 4th Munition Squadron
and a member of F-flight,

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Technical Sergeant William Kline.

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Congratulations to you all, job well done.

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- I will know announced
the distinguished graduates

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from Airman Leadership
School and they are,

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from the 164th Airlift Wing
and a member of E-flight,

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Senior Airman Nicole Rowe.

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From the 132nd wing and
a member of D-flight,

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Senior Airman, Kaitlyn Hickman.

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From the 106th Mission Support group

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and a member of B-flight,
Senior Airman Casey Coudrey.

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From the 164th Maintenance Squadron

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and a member of D-flight,
Senior Airman Friday Wai.

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From the 124th Fighter Wing
and a member of F-flight,

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Senior Airman Gregory Vu.

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From the 152nd Fighter Wing
and a member of C-flight,

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Senior Airman Erica Medearis.

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From the 183rd Aeromedical
Evacuation Squadron

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and a member of E-flight,
Senior Airman Jacob Cranston.

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Congratulations to all of
our distinguished graduates.

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- Our next award is the
Academic Achievement Award.

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This award denotes excellence as a scholar

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and is presented to the graduates

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with the highest academic point total

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from objective tests and
the performance evaluations.

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The recipient of the
Academic Achievement Award

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for Noncommissioned Officer Academy is,

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from the 31st Intelligence Squadron

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and a member of H-flight,
Technical Sergeant Ryan Henderson.

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- And the recipient of
Academic Achievement Award

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for Airman Leadership School is,

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from the 269th Combat
Communications Squadron

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and a member of D-flight,
Senior Airman Kevin Wilburn.

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- Our next presentation is the Commandant

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or Leadership award.

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This award is given in honor

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of the Chief Master
Sergeant Paul H. Lankford,

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the first enlisted commandant

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of the Noncommissioned Officer Academy

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and Leadership School.

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From 1968 until his retirement in 1981,

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Chief Lankford began his
military career in 1939

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as a member of the Army Air Corps.

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During World War II, he
served in the Philippines

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with the 27th Bomb Group until
his capture by the Japanese.

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He was a survivor of
the Bataan Death Match

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and spent three and a half
years as a prisoner of war.

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Chief Lankford served in
uniform for over 42 years

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and continued to addressing students

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until his death in 2008.

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His service record is worthy
of emulation by all current

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and future NCOs.

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We will start by naming the nominees

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from the Noncommissioned Officer Academy

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and the nominees are,

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from A-flight, Technical
Sergeant James Wilson,

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from B-flight, Technical
Sergeant Daniel Clark,

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from C-flight, Technical
Sergeant Angelo Amari,

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from D-flight, Technical
Sergeant Victor Myers,

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from E-flight, Technical
Sergeant Christopher Kirchner,

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from F-flight, Technical
Sergeant Drew Wells,

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from G-flight, Technical
Sergeant Jordan Chatman,

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from H-flight, Technical
Sergeant William Ledbetter,

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from J-flight, Technical
Sergeant Adrielle Pickens,

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from K-flight, Technical
Sergeant Jessica Tucker,

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from L-flight, Technical
Sergeant Jacob Alwell.

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Thank you to all of our nominees,

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you are all exemplary leaders.

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Now the recipients of
the Commandant's Award

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for the Noncommissioned Officer Academy

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can not be named via live broadcast

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due to DOD classification security

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but has been congratulated appropriately

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and congratulations to you.

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- And now I would like to present you

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the Commandant Award nominees
from Airman Leadership School.

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From A-flight, Senior Airman Eric Dash,

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from B-flight, Senior Airman Shawn Dahlin,

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from C-flight, Senior
Airman Erica Medearis,

34:08.460 --> 34:10.820
from D-flight, Senior
Airman Kaitlyn Hickman,

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from E-flight, Senior Airman Nicole Rowe,

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from F-flight, Senior Airman Gregory Vu.

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Thank you to all the nominees
for this prestigious award

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and the recipient of the Leadership Award

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for Airman Leadership School is,

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from the 132nd Wing and
a member of B-flight,

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Senior Airman Shawn Dahlin.

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- Our final award, the
John L. Levitow Award

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is the most prestigious
honor earned by a graduate

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of any Enlisted Professional
Military Education Course.

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This award is named in honor
of Sergeant John L. Levitow.

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As a medal of honor recipient
during the Vietnam war,

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Sergeant Levitow
demonstrated the embodiment

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of our core values, especially
service before self.

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- This award is presented
student ranked number one

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in the class, is based on academics,

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peer and instructor prices
and performance evaluation.

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It denotes excellence as
a leader and as a scholar.

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- Without further ado,

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the top graduate and recipient
of the John L. Levitow Award

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for Noncommissioned Officer Academy is,

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from the 43rd Medical
Squadron Dental Flight

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and a member of D-flight,
Technical Sergeant Victor Myers.

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(claps)

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- And the top graduate and recipient

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of the John L. Levitow Award
for Airman Leadership School is

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from the 164th Airlift Wing
and a member of E-flight,

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Senior Airman Nicole Rowe.
(claps)

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(gentle music)

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Congratulations again, to
all of our award winners.

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We would like to recognize one final time,

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the graduates of the
NonComissioned Officer Academy

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and Airman Leadership School, 2020-V1.

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Congratulations to all of our graduates.

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- Finally, we would like to recognize

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a group of professional Airmen

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that pour their heart and soul

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into Enlisted Professional Education

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and they are the instructors and staff

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of the Chief Master Sergeant
Paul H. Lankford, EPME Center.

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Job well done, team.

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- Chief Durance, the floor
is yours for final comments.

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- Congratulations on
completing Virtual In-residence

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Remote EPME at Lankford.

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I wanna thank you for your
dedication and your support.

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I wanna thank you for your engagement

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and the stories that you
brought to the classroom

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that made it much richer
for our instructors

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and for you as a student.

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I wanna thank your family for
the time that they dedicated

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to let you have this time, the
time away from your office,

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maybe the time away from your business.

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It's not lost on me, this
experience comes at a cost,

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not just being away from home.

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I wanna thank you for
what you're going to do

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for our Air Force.

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I thank you for what you're
going to do for our Airmen.

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I ask that you continue to
engage, bring forth your ideas,

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practice the tools that you've learned

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and make sure you stay
in touch with your peers

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and your instructor.

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You've enriched us just as much as we hope

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that we've enriched you with this course.

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I ask that you continue
to be that change agent.

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I ask that you continue
to work with your intent

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and understand how to let
in hear from your Airmen

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on their intent on making
the Air Force better.

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I appreciate your time, you're
part of the Lankford family.

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I wish you all the very best.

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Godspeed and blue skies.

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- Thank you, Chief Durance.

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This concludes the graduation event

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for Noncommissioned Officer
Academy, class 2020-V1

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and Airman Leadership
School class 2020-V1.

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Congratulations one last
time to all of our graduates

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and a big thank you to
all of those individuals

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who played a part in
supporting our graduates

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during these last four weeks.

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Good night

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and please enjoy the rest of your evening.

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(electronic music)