Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. selects, pose for a photo after it was announced they were selected for promotion, Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Earning the rank of Chief Master Sgt. represents the highest level of achievement within the enlisted force. Chiefs serve as trusted mentors to noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen, while offering senior leaders and commanders experienced counsel and strategic perspective. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, gives a medal to Senior Master Sgt. Angela Gonzales, 56th Medical Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, who was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Earning the rank of Chief Master Sgt. represents the highest level of achievement within the enlisted force. Chiefs serve as trusted mentors to noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen, while offering senior leaders and commanders experienced counsel and strategic perspective. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland (left), 56th Fighter Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Chrestensen (right), 56th Fighter Wing command chief, pose for a photo with Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Heidemann, 56th Operations Support Squadron operations superintendent, after it was announced Heidemann was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Chief Master Sgt. is the highest enlisted rank, symbolizing a career of leadership and service. Chiefs mentor junior Airmen and noncommissioned officers while advising commanders and senior leaders with seasoned insight and strategic expertise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Berkland, 56th Fighter Wing commander, hugs Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Aucoin, 56 Component Maintenance Squadron maintenance training section superintendent, after it was announced Aucoin was selected for promotion to Chief Master Sgt., Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Chief Master Sgt. is the highest enlisted rank, symbolizing a career of leadership and service. Chiefs mentor junior Airmen and noncommissioned officers while advising commanders and senior leaders with seasoned insight and strategic expertise. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)

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Six at Luke AFB Selected for Top Enlisted Rank

Published Jan. 12, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins
56 FW/PA

LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. selects, pose for a photo after it was announced they were selected for promotion, Jan. 7, 2026, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. Earning the rank of Chief Master Sgt. represents the highest level of achievement within the enlisted force. Chiefs serve as trusted mentors to noncommissioned officers and junior enlisted Airmen, while offering senior leaders and commanders experienced counsel and strategic perspective. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Tekorey Watkins)