DM inducts new senior NCOs

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  • By Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves
  • 355th Wing Public Affairs
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base held an induction ceremony for its newest senior noncommissioned officers in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024.

Master sergeants are the first rank in the SNCO category and began their transition from working as technical experts and frontline supervisors to a dedicated administrative role while growing their technical and managerial talents. 

During the ceremony, inductees took an oath to serve as leaders and mentors to junior Airmen and noncommissioned officers to build the next generation of warrior Airmen.

 

An inductee accepts the senior noncommissioned officer charge oath during a SNCO induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. In the U.S. Air Force, a master sergeant joins an elite group. The term ‘sergeant’ is an ancient, honorable one that denotes a person possessing special skills, trust and integrity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

An inductee accepts the senior noncommissioned officer charge oath during a SNCO induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. In the U.S. Air Force, a master sergeant joins an elite group. The term ‘sergeant’ is an ancient, honorable one that denotes a person possessing special skills, trust and integrity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Becker, 355th Wing command chief, speaks at the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Becker charged the inductees as SNCOs and provided words of wisdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Becker, 355th Wing command chief, speaks at the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Becker charged the inductees as SNCOs and provided words of wisdom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony attendees applaud announced inductees in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. During the 2024 promotion cycle, 5,500 out of 29,497 eligible personnel were selected to join the highest tier of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

Senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony attendees applaud announced inductees in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. During the 2024 promotion cycle, 5,500 out of 29,497 eligible personnel were selected to join the highest tier of the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sharreen Taylor, 11th Air Task Force (Air Force Special Operations Command) command chief, speaks at a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Taylor spoke of Great Power Competition and the importance of building capable and ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sharreen Taylor, 11th Air Task Force (Air Force Special Operations Command) command chief, speaks at a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Taylor spoke of Great Power Competition and the importance of building capable and ready Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard posted the colors during a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Honor Guard members showcase Air Force heritage and embody personal and professional excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

U.S. Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard posted the colors during a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. Honor Guard members showcase Air Force heritage and embody personal and professional excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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U.S. Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. The colors, or flags, are posted at a military ceremony marking an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)

DM inducts new senior NCOs

U.S. Airmen assigned to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during a senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony in Tucson, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2024. The colors, or flags, are posted at a military ceremony marking an anniversary or significant event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Congratulations to the following promotees: 

Wesley Adams, 355th Security Forces Squadron

Micheal Alstrin, 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

Ashely Atwell, 355th Force Support Squadron

Yesenia Benjamin, 355th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron 

Ciara Bergeron, 355th Wing Staff Agency 

Sean Bolton, 41st Electronic Combat Squadron 

Neal Brooks, 355th OMRS

Samantha Chacon, 355th Operational Support Squadron 

Aaron Chamberlain, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 

Cody Chandler, 355th SFS

Nicolas Chiarella, 68th Rescue Squadron 

Corey Cody, 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron 

Joshua Deporto, 355th Communications Squadron 

Elizabeth Dietrick, 355th EMS

Marcus Dimayuga, 79th Rescue Squadron 

Kiah Distefano, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron 

Emily Dixon, 355th FSS

Christian Dlugajczyk, 355th CS

Eugene Elam, 612th Air Communications Squadron

Andrew Fernandez, 355th FSS

Robert Foster, 355th Rescue Generation Squadron

Jaimie Frank, 355th Healthcare Operations Squadron

Matthew Galbreath, 755th Operational Support Squadron

Jonathan Gaschke, 355th Maintenance Squadron 

Colton Gerber, 355th LRS

Jessica Gillespie, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron

Steven Green, 355th EMS

Joshua Hynum, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron 

Cory Jenkins, 354th Fighter Generation Squadron

Zhaviyon Jester, 355th WSA

Marshal Jones, 418th Test and Evaluation Squadron

Cody Kirkpatrick, 357th Fighter Generation Squadron

Teylor Kirckpatrick, 355th LRS

Andrew Kocher, 563rd Electronic Combat Group

Jordan Laughlin, 355th LRS

Rachael Marshall, 355th WSA

Victor Matsko, 354th FGS

Robert Matthews, 55th Rescue Generation Squadron 

Kari Mellott, 12th Air Force (Air Force Southern)

Adam Miller, 355th OSS

Marvin Montgomery, 55th RGS

Jeffrey Mosser, 41st ECS

Katryna Neice, 41st ECS

Daniel Nordean, 79th RGS

Calli Olsen, 55th RGS

Julie Pepper, 612th Air Base Squadron  

Christopher Provencal, 612th ABS

Justin Rescina, 355th WSA

Charles Robert, 43rd ECS

Jessica Rowland, 43rd ECS

Weston Sadler, 355th EMS

Daniel Sayarot, 355th SFS

Floyd Semple 355th EMS

Andrew Simmons, 612th AOC

Bradley Simmons, 372nd Training Squadron

Jefonda Smith, 355th HCOS

Kelly Soto, 43 ECS

Jamie Stock, 79th RGS

Natasha Thomas, 355th EMS

Jacob Thompson, 357th FGS

Kelci Tolson, 355th FSS

Zachary Van Natta, 612th Air Operation Center 

Jean Vega, 55th RQS

Daniel Warner, 612th ACS

Ryan Wolcott, 357th FGS