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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgts. Christian Ruiz, left, 436th Aerial Port Squadron air freight superintendent, Kyle Nason, center, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent and U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Sobieski, right, 71st Aerial Port Squadron port manager, raise their right hand and recite the chief’s charge during the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize those who have achieved the highest enlisted rank that, by law, can only be held by one percent of all enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Nason, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent, poses with leadership, co-workers, friends and family, after receiving his medallion before the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Nason was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christian Ruiz, 436th Aerial Port Squadron air freight superintendent, poses with wing leadership, co-workers and friends, after receiving his medallion before the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Ruiz was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Sobieski, 71st Aerial Port Squadron port manager, poses with leadership, co-workers, friends and family, after receiving her medallion before the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Sobieski is responsible for the day-to-day activities and serves as the senior representative in place of the commander for 150 Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

The cake for the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony rests on a table at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize those who have achieved the highest enlisted rank that, by law, can only be held by one percent of all enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Julia Asmus, right, 436th Airlift Wing religious affairs Airman, sings the national anthem as the Base Honor Guard presents the Colors during the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize those who have achieved the highest enlisted rank that, by law, can only be held by one percent of all enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rebecca Pettit, 436th Airlift Wing chaplain, gives the invocation during the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize those who have achieved the highest enlisted rank that, by law, can only be held by one percent of all enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Nason, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent, along with his son, Noah, pose for a photo after walking through the saber cordon at the start of the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Nason was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christian Ruiz, 436th Aerial Port Squadron air freight superintendent, poses for a photo after walking through the saber cordon at the start of the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Ruiz was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Sobieski, 71st Aerial Port Squadron port manager, along with her son, John, pose for a photo after walking through the saber cordon at the start of the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Sobieski is responsible for the day-to-day activities and serves as the senior representative in place of the commander for 150 Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks to the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony honorees and guests at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Russell was the guest speaker for the ceremony and delivered the chief’s charge to those being recognized. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, present U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Nason, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent, with a plaque signifying his selection to chief master sergeant at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Nason was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. Standing next to Nason is his son, Noah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, present U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kyle Nason, 436th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent, with a plaque displaying chief master sergeant chevrons at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Nason was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. Standing next to Nason is his son, Noah. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, present U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christian Ruiz, 436th Aerial Port Squadron air freight superintendent, with a plaque signifying his selection to chief master sergeant at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Ruiz was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, present U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christian Ruiz, 436th Aerial Port Squadron air freight superintendent, with a plaque displaying chief master sergeant chevrons at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Ruiz was one of 506 Airmen selected for promotion to the top enlisted rank of chief for the 23E9 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Corey Diluzio, second from right, 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, presents U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Sobieski, 71st Aerial Port Squadron port manager, with a plaque signifying her promotion to chief master sergeant during the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Sobieski is responsible for the day-to-day activities and serves as the senior representative in place of the commander for 150 Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Standing next to Sobieski is her son, John. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Corey Diluzio, second from right, 712th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron senior enlisted leader and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, right, 436th AW command chief, present U.S. Air Force Reserve Chief Master Sgt. Kelly Sobieski, 71st Aerial Port Squadron port manager, with a plaque displaying chief master sergeant chevrons during the 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. Sobieski is responsible for the day-to-day activities and serves as the senior representative in lieu of the commander for 150 Airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia. Standing next to Sobieski is her son, John. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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Recognizing, honoring our newest chief master sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. Chris McDonald, left, 436th Airlift Wing commander, gives closing remarks to 2024 Chief Recognition Ceremony honorees and guests at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, April 19, 2024. The ceremony was held to recognize those who have achieved the highest enlisted rank that, by law, can only be held by one percent of all enlisted members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

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