22 Sabers graduate NCO academy Published Sept. 9, 2013 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Congratulate the newest NCO Academy graduates of Class 13-6. Twenty-two Sabers graduated, and two earned distinguished-graduate honors. Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Gieras, 52nd Force Support Squadron Distinguished Graduate and Academic Achievement Award Tech. Sgt. Francisco Montejano, 701st Munitions Support Squadron Distinguished Graduate Tech. Sgt. Eugene Yerdon, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen Nominated for Commandant's Award (although not selected, it is an honor to be nominated)