U.S. Army Col. Dean Heitkamp, 128th Aviation Brigade commander, speaks to the audience during an awards ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Feb. 1, 2013. The Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Instructor of the Quarter, and 11 Master Instructors were presented Army Commendation Medals, along with other awards for their outstanding efforts and contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Hawkins/Released)