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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Sexton, 403rd Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader, participates in a candle lighting ceremony during the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 24, 2026. Nine Keesler Airmen were selected for promotion to the grade of chief master sergeant. Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle.The average overall score for those selected was 394.09. Selectees’ average time in grade was three years and time in service was 20.84 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)
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