Latest "senior 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

9 months 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

12 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

21 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

24 months ago

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

Hello enlisted promotion boards, goodbye testing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Competition stiffens for promotion to senior master sergeant

The Air Force chose fewer than 7 percent of eligible airmen for promotion to senior master sergeant in the latest selection round, announced March 16.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago