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MSgt Newton, acting as DJ's mentor, removes the red ribbon from DJ's shoulder, signifying his entry into the SNCO corps

DJ explains what is going to go down for the SNCO induction to Kelley

DJ takes a picture of the cake before the SNCO Induction ceremony

DJ and Kelley chat with Chief Wicks before the ceremony. Kelley likes him a lot because he is a Buckeyes fan.

DJ and Kelley wait for the SNCO Induction ceremony to start

DJ and Kelley walk through the gauntlet of SNCOs at the beginning of the SNCO Induction ceremony

DJ shakes hands with the Deputy Group Commander and gets his shiny plaque commemorating this day.

DJ receives the plaque showing his line number from the Deputy Group Commander

DJ and Kelley pose with the Deputy Group Commander with a plaque that commemorates the event and has DJ's line number on it.

DJ salutes the Deputy Group Commander at the SNCO Induction ceremony after receiving his plaque.

The inductees lined up after our entrance and before our speeches.

People clap shortly before we have our speech. I had no idea I would be speaking until just before this thing.

The crowd looks on as MSgt Hoyle blabs about us

The crowd looks on - I can name almost everyone in this picture, even those that are facing away.

DJ is giving his speech that he had no time to prepare for - he did alright, though.