Latest "Master Sergeant" stories

Nabbing a promotion to senior master sergeant a tad easier in 2023

One in 10 who sought promotion — from a pool of around 16,000 eligible master sergeants — will continue up the ladder.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 days ago

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

Air Force to promote fewer NCOs in bid to rebalance enlisted corps

"Although this news may be discouraging for some, this revision is absolutely needed,” Air Force personnel boss Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

9 months ago

Senior NCO convicted of sex crime will be allowed to retire at a lower rank

Jeremy Zier, who had been chosen for promotion to chief master sergeant, will retire as a technical sergeant.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 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

15 months ago

Space Force ditches some promotion tests, moves toward boards for all NCOs

Hello enlisted promotion boards, goodbye testing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

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