U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez, senior enlisted leader, Air Force Futures, Headquarters United States Air Force, speaks at the National Capital Region Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. A total of 27 new chiefs were recognized at the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rodolfo Gamez, senior enlisted leader, Air Force Futures, Headquarters United States Air Force, speaks at the National Capital Region Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. Gamez outlined leadership qualities and provided guidance on how the new chiefs could effectively support their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

A plaque for the National Captial Region Chief Recognition Ceremony on display during the ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted Air Force rank, and only one percent of the total force can wear the rank at any given time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Alejandro Gonzalez, 316th Mission Support Group senior enlisted leader, lights a candle at the National Captial Region Cheif Recognition Ceremony, on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. The candle represented the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and is the final candle to be lit during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin W. Helms, 316th Wing command chief, recites the Chief's Charge during the National Captial Region Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C., May 30, 2025. The charge is a formal oath outlining the rank's duties, responsibilities, and expectations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Flosi, claps during the National Capital Region Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. Flosi attended the event as a guest of a newly recognized chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)

Chief Master Sergeants sing the Air Force song to conclude the National Captial Region Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., May 30, 2025. The song formally known as "The U.S. Air Force" was officially introduced on Sept. 2, 1939. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach)