The Air Force announced Thursday that 5,500 technical sergeants ... at almost 14 years in uniform on average. Percentages of those selected for master sergeant have swung widely in recent years.

To become a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force (USAF), you must first join the service as an enlisted airman. To become an enlisted airman, you must be over 17 and not older than 42.

Her journey, which began in Macon, Georgia in 1995, has been one of resilience, leadership, and unwavering dedication to ...