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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Kelley, 177th Fighter Wing Staff senior enlisted leader, left, presents the “Jersey Devil Chiefs Council” coin to Cyprus Army National Guard Sergeant Loukas Fokou, inaugural Non-commissioned Officer Basic Leadership course instructor, for excellence during the inaugural NCO Basic Leadership Course July 24, 2025, hosted by the Cypriot Artillery Command in Mosfiloti, Republic of Cyprus, July 21-August 1, 2025. The new 10 academic-day course featured peer-led leadership instruction and support from the New Jersey National Guard through the State Partnership Program. The course was designed to empower Cypriot NCOs and develop leadership capacity. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Relyea)