JBA hosts Senior Master Sergeant Release Ceremony

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JBA hosts Senior Master Sergeant Release Ceremony

Newly selected senior master sergeants from Joint Base Andrews pose for a group photo during a senior master sergeant release ceremony March 25, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The senior master sergeant selects came together with friends and family to celebrate this milestone in their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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JBA hosts Senior Master Sergeant Release Ceremony

Friends and family of newly selected senior master sergeants cheer during a senior master sergeant release ceremony, March 25, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The ceremony included recognition from their commanders and a speech from U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Schaff, commander of the 316th Wing and installation commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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JBA hosts Senior Master Sergeant Release Ceremony

Friends and family of newly selected senior master sergeants cheer during a senior master sergeant release ceremony, March 25, 2022, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. The ceremony included recognition from their commanders and a gathering following the celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Newly selected Senior Master Sergeants from Joint Base Andrews celebrated during a ceremony March 25, 2022 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

Senior master sergeant selects came together with friends and family to honor this milestone in their careers. Along with this achievement, the ceremony included recognition from their commanders, a speech from U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Schaff, commander of the 316th Wing and installation commander, and a gathering following the celebration.

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