Staff Sgt. Maria Tubergen from the 129th Rescue Wing beams upon receipt of the California Air National Guard's Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award. She was presented with the award at the annual Outstanding Airman of the Year banquet in San Jose, Calif. Jan. 12 by Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Smith. Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard and Major Gen. Dennis Lucas, Commander of the California Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Andrew Hughan)