BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Army 1st Sgt. Jeffery Austin of Fitzgerald, Ga., pours water on the rank of Army Sgt. Michael McReynolds of Chattanooga, Tenn., both of Company C, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101st Airborne Division, during a noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at Bagram Airfield Jan. 21. The rank is wetted to give his rank a worn appearance, a symbol of unity with older NCOs. (Photo by Army Spc. Adam L. Mathis, 17th Public Affairs Detachment) Soldiers mark official induction to NCO corps during ceremony 359809

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