Chief Master Sergeant recognition ceremony

Nellis and Creech Air Force Base’s current and newest chief master sergeants pose for a group photo during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Chief Master Sergeant recognition ceremony

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright delivers a speech during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. Wright is the 18th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position and served for a total of 32 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Chief Master Sergeant recognition ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Monique Wright, the Air Force Test Center communications squadron senior enlisted leader, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Claudia Tobin, the Air Force Test Center plans and resources flight chief, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Brad Gurley, the 820th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers vertical operations flight chief, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and the ceiling was set at one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Jordan, the 926th Maintenance Group quality assurance superintendent, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and the ceiling was set at one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Daniel Chase, the 926th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and the ceiling was set at one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Angela Pate, the 732nd Operations Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and the ceiling was set at one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. John Jackson Jr., the 22nd Attack Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and the ceiling was set at one percent of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Shawna Latinis, the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron materiel management flight chief, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Chrishana Dameron, the 99th Inpatient Operations Squadron superintendent, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Marcus Cook Perry, the 99th Communications Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Johnson, the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Strike Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Mitchell Higgins, the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, receives a recognition plaque during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)

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Chief Master Sergeant recognition ceremony 2024

Published April 24, 2024
By Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong
57th Wing Public Affairs

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada -- Nellis and Creech Air Force Base’s current and newest chief master sergeants pose for a group photo during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 20, 2024. The rank of chief master sergeant is the ninth and highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jose Miguel T. Tamondong)