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A service member reaches out his hands as he walks down to accept his award.

SMSgt Release Party

Master Sgt. Andrew Venegoni, 374th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader walks down to accept the plaque for achieving Senior Master Sgt. March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
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A service member raises his hands up in celebration as he walks to accept his award with his spouse.

SMSgt Release Party

Master Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead maintenance production superintendent and his wife walk down to accept the plaque for achieving Senior Master Sgt. March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
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Two service members pose in front of a cake.

SMSgt Release Party

Master Sgt. Tameka Mann, 374th Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight chief and Master Sgt. Jacqueline Swinson, 374th Airlift Wing command support staff NCOIC, pose near a cake during a senior master sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
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  • A service member reaches out his hands as he walks down to accept his award.

    SMSgt Release Party

    Master Sgt. Andrew Venegoni, 374th Healthcare Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader walks down to accept the plaque for achieving Senior Master Sgt. March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
    Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
  • A service member raises his hands up in celebration as he walks to accept his award with his spouse.

    SMSgt Release Party

    Master Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead maintenance production superintendent and his wife walk down to accept the plaque for achieving Senior Master Sgt. March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
    Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
  • Two service members pose in front of a cake.

    SMSgt Release Party

    Master Sgt. Tameka Mann, 374th Comptroller Squadron financial operations flight chief and Master Sgt. Jacqueline Swinson, 374th Airlift Wing command support staff NCOIC, pose near a cake during a senior master sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
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Yokota recognizes newest Senior Master Sergeants

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  • By Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith
  • 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --  

Yokota's newest Senior Master Sergeant selects were recognized during the Senior Master Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2024. Air Force officials selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant, out of 15,151 eligible, for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle. 

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