PINEVILLE, La. – Command Sgt. Maj. James H. Mays, senior enlisted leader of the Louisiana National Guard, congratulates 2nd Lt. Michael McCauley, of Colfax, La., on his graduation from the traditional officer candidate school at the Camp Beauregard Theatre in Pineville, La., Aug. 24, 2013. The officers successfully attended the traditional officer candidate school one weekend a month and two annual training sessions over 18 months, or the full-time 8-week accelerated course. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Toby M. Valadie, Louisiana National Guard Public Affairs Office/ Released)