Happy Hooligans to conduct CCAF Graduation Ceremony Published Nov. 6, 2010 By Capt Penny Ripperger 119th Wing Public Affairs Fargo, N.D. -- On Sunday the North Dakota Air National will celebrate the graduation of 21 Airmen who will receive 28 associate of science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF). "This will be one of the best CCAF graduations that we've ever had because of the outstanding support that we have received from Bismarck State College," said Senior Master Sgt. Bruce Karevold, 119th Wing CCAF advisor. Dr. Larry Skogen, president of Bismarck State College and retired Air Force lieutenant colonel will be the guest speaker at the event. "I love being part of the CCAF program and working with Airmen of the 119th Wing. Not only are these men and women well-trained, patriotic and dedicated, but they also realize the importance of education," said Karevold. CCAF is a federally-chartered degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted force. Airmen in the program accomplish their associate degrees through their military training and by taking general education courses online or at local college courses. "Today's military is highly educated, and our 'Hooligans' lead the Air Force with one of the highest percentages of post-secondary degrees when compared to other units across the country," Karevold said. "Many of these students are also working on, or have achieved a bachelor's degree, and most of the cost for their education is paid for because of their service to our country." Airmen receiving three associate degrees include: Staff Sgt. Cody L Larson - Avionic Systems Technology, Air and Space Operations Technology and Communications Applications Technology Airmen receiving two associate degrees include: Tech. Sgt. Kristal L. Decoteau - Information Management and Transportation Staff Sgt. Jessica Gordon - Human Resource Management and Munitions Systems Technology Staff Sgt Jeffery L. Kaatz - Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Munitions Systems Technology Staff Sgt Carolyn E. Smette - Avioic Systems Technology and Electronic Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Brett A. Storhoff - Aviation Maintenance Technology and Communication Applications Technology Airmen receiving one associate degree include: Staff Sgt Timothy J. Bieber - Munitions Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. Joseph A. Boyer - Air and Space Operations Technology Senior Airman Travis G. Brost - Logistics Tech. Sgt. Paul R. Danda - Aviation Maintenance Technology Staff Sgt. Nikolas Z. Guttormson - Construction Technology Staff Sgt. Aaron T. Hassett - Information Systems Technology Tech. Sgt. James E. Haygood - Criminal Justice Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Hoff - Communication Applications Technology Tech. Sgt. William D. Kennedy - Explosive Ordinance Disposal Staff Sgt. Brandon D. Langerud - Aviation Maintenance Technology Tech. Sgt. Jason D. McSparron - Aviation Maintenance Technology Staff Sgt. Dawniece L. Pagan - Criminal Justice Tech. Sgt. Randyl T. Tang - Air and Space Operations Technology Tech. Sgt. Ryan L. Wentz - Human Resource Management Tec. Sgt. Tracy L. Zidon - Human Resource Management Media is invited to attend the CCAF graduation ceremony. The ceremony will take place on Sunday at the 119th Wing from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Please contact Penny Ripperger, 119th Wing public affairs officer, at 701-451-2194 to arrange an escort on base. What: Community College of the Air Force Graduation Where: 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard, 1400 32nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 When: Sunday, Nov 7th from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Media: Contact Penny Ripperger at 701-451-2194 to arrange a media escort on base. ###