Chief master sergeant promotion list announced Published Nov. 8, 2012 By Senior Airman Michael Washburn 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- For any enlisted Airman, achieving the rank of chief master sergeant can often be the pinnacle of their military career. Of all enlisted Airmen, only one percent will ever make the rank of chief master sergeant during their time in the military. Those Airmen who hold the grade of E-9 are the cream of the crop of the enlisted military force. The promotions list for chief master sergeant was released Nov. 8. Out of the 1,981 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion, 454 were selected or about 22.9 percent. From the 454, the Desert Lightning Team had nine Airmen who will become chief master sergeants. SMSgt. David Anthony, 12th Air Force SMSgt. Thomas Kelly, 12th Air Force SMSgt. Benjamin Miranda, 12th Air Force SMSgt. Byron Chaudoin, 55th Electronic Combat Group SMSgt. Timothy Rus, 55th Electronic Combat Group SMSgt. Carlos Fajardo, 723rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron SMSgt. Albert Robin, 820th RED HORSE Squadron SMSgt. Angela Gagliano, 355th Medical Group SMSgt. Wendy Ragnone, 355th Maintenance Group "I'm very pleased with our Airmen who were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant," said Chief Master Sgt. Dawna Cnota, 355th Fighter Wing command chief. "This is a momentous event in their lives, and it is because of the hard work and dedication throughout their entire military career that they are able to reach this rank."