Latest "chief master sergeant" stories

A cupcake with the chief master sergeant insignia sits on a decorative snack table during a ceremony at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, Md., March 18, 2022. During the ceremony, 34 service members were promoted, putting them in the 1% of airmen to reach chief master sergeant. (Airman 1st Class Bridgitte Taylor/Air Force)

Air Force promotes 1 in 5 eligible airmen to chief master sergeant

Airmen typically spend at least 22 years in uniform before making it to chief master sergeant, or E-9.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Then-Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Kohr, a flight engineer assigned to the 103rd Operations Group, works aboard a C-130H aircraft en route to Washington, D.C., January 15, 2021, East Granby, Connecticut. Guardsmen were mobilized in support of security operations in the days leading up to the United States presidential inauguration. (Tech. Sgt. Tamara R. Dabney/Air National Guard)

Chief master sergeant demoted, jailed for sending explicit photos, other misconduct

Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Kohr pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty and failure to obey an order or regulation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Air Force, Space Force pick 515 new chief master sergeants

About 18% of eligible airmen were chosen to become E-9s.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Top enlisted adviser fired from South Dakota bomb wing

Chief Master Sgt. Justin Deisch was fired after an investigation into undisclosed "inappropriate conduct."

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Air Force, Space Force select 520 for chief master sergeant

This is the first time the new Space Force has had its own chief master sergeant promotion selections.

By Stephen Losey

2 years ago

Top military leaders speak out about racism in wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody

America's military leaders speak out after the death of George Floyd.

By Zach England, Kyle Rempfer, Geoff Ziezulewicz and Diana Stancy Correll

3 years ago