13 Keesler technical sergeants graduate NCO academy Published July 19, 2012 By Senior Airman Heather Heiney 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Technical sergeants from bases around the country graduated from the Mathies NCO Academy here July 11. Of the 122 Graduates, 13 were from Keesler. The Mathies NCO Academy trains and develops technical sergeants to become leaders as they transition into the senior NCO enlisted tier and is a requirement for promotion to master sergeant. Britton Hanson, 338th Training Squadron was named a distinguished graduate. Other graduates include: George Bonney, 334th TRS. Christina Booth-Terry, 81st Training Group. Jihan Brown, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron. Carter Bryan, 338th TRS. Rickesia Bryant, 336th TRS. Jason Fisher, 336th TRS. Matthew James, 81st Security Forces Squadron. Wayne King, 81st Dental Squadron. Ebonique McCray, 336th Training Squadron. Ervin Mckinzie, 336th Training Squadron. Scott Mendoza, 81st training wing legal office. Erika Reynolds, 338th training Squadron.