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Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, left, talks with an Air Force leader during an Air Force and Space Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Summit at JBAB, Washington, D.C., July 27, 2026. The summit featured a series of briefings focused on preparing senior enlisted leaders to develop and mentor the next generation of Airmen and Guardians while emphasizing the critical importance of keeping the force informed and ready to address the challenges posed by strategic competitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)