NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks during a Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduation at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. Ludwig, a 2009 NCOA graduate, reflected on how the course shaped his career and leadership journey. Ludwig encouraged the graduates to apply their training to inspire and lead others effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kenda Gallo, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy Professional Military Education instructor, speaks during a combat graduation at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. The graduation was for NCOA Class 25-A, which dedicated its course to the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, highlighting its historical significance and the strong partnership between the U.S. and Germany. During the ceremony, Gallo emphasized the role leadership development plays in strengthening interoperability and understanding among allied nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Luke Hodge, 86th Vehicle Readiness Squadron material control section chief, leads a salute at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. The national anthem was played at the start of a combat graduation for Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy class 25-A. NCOA is a resident Community College of the Air Force affiliated course that consists of 196 hours of classroom instruction delivered over 25 academic days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy class 25-A march at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. The march was led by U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tyhae Willocks, Kisling NCOA commandant, German Air Force Stabsfeldwebl Henning Müller, Bundeswehr Command and Staff College first sergeant, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief. The event highlighted the strong partnership between U.S. and German forces, emphasizing the shared commitment to leadership development and professional growth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy class 25-A march at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. NCOA is the second level of enlisted professional military education and prepares NCOs for increased responsibilities by developing leadership skills and broadening their understanding of the military profession. Kisling is one of 10 NCOAs worldwide and the only one in the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy class 25-A march at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. The class was dedicated to commemorating the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. To honor the historic occasion, the class completed a series of 5K runs and a final march, collectively covering the wall’s length of 156.4 kilometers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)

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NCOA 25-A combat graduation

Published Nov. 22, 2024
By Senior Airman Brenden Beezley
86 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

KAPAUN AIR STATION, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Louis Ludwig, 86th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks during a Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy graduation at Kapaun Air Station, Germany, Nov. 21, 2024. Ludwig, a 2009 NCOA graduate, reflected on how the course shaped his career and leadership journey. Ludwig encouraged the graduates to apply their training to inspire and lead others effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brenden Beezley)