Keesler congratulates newest chief master sergeants
U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Dustin Hughes, 81st Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, makes his way through a celebratory line at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Jan. 6, 2026. Hughes was one of six Keesler Airmen who 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)