Col. Jefferson S. Dunn, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Professional Military Education commander at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., passes the Paul W. Airey NCO Academy guidon to Chief Master Sgt. Juliet C. Gudgel, Paul W. Airey NCOA commandant, during an assumption of leadership ceremony Oct. 16 at the NCOA auditorium. Gudgel is responsible for the overall operation of the academy, preparing instructor staff through in-service training, formulating academy policy and implementing Air Force and enlisted PME procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa)