USArmy Soldier and noncommissioned officer SFC Christopher Howell of 16th Combat Aviation Brigade, 7th Infantry Division graduates from the Master Leader Course at the Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Mar. 7, 2018. As the "backbone" of the Army, noncommissioned officers prepare, lead, and take care of enlisted Soldiers to defend our freedom and win our Nation's wars. Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Coolbaugh from 2-158th Assault Helicopter Battalion speaks at the graduation.

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