Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

Keesler's newest senior noncommissioned officers pose for a group photo during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligible for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brandon Gogue, 333rd Training Squadron instructor, stands at attention during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. More than 30 Airmen were recognized during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rockey Locke, Keesler Dental Squadron dental lab flight chief, displays his medallion during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Medallion Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. More than 30 Airmen were recognized during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

U.S. Air Force Col. Johnathan Eccles, 81st Training Wing deputy commander, delivers remarks during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligible for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Munn, 81st Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, delivers remarks during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligible for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

Keesler personnel and family members pay respect during the singing of the National Anthem during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligible for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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Keesler inducts newest SrNCO dragons

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michele Lazurka, Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy director of education, serves as a member of the saber team during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Aug. 7, 2026. The rank of master sergeant is the first step into the senior noncommissioned officer tier, marking a transition to a new level of leadership. More than 30 Airmen were recognized during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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