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WAPS adjusts for 22E6, 22E5 testing cycles
December 15, 2021 — Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination... MORE

Starting with the 22E6 and E5 promotion testing cycles, the Air Force will begin using Situational Judgment Test questions as part of the Promotion Fitness Examination. This change is an integral part of the overall talent management transformation effort to better align the enlisted promotion system with the Air Force’s foundational competencies and the new Airman Leadership Qualities, as well as provide an agile approach to measuring the diverse knowledge, skills, and experience of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 21E9, 21S9, 22S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 9
December 2, 2021 — Department of the Air Force officials selected 505 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,775 eligible for a selection rate of 18.19% in the 21E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

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DAF to allow officers to opt out of promotion in certain circumstances
May 13, 2021 — Eligible officers, who meet certain conditions, may soon request exclusion from consideration for the next higher grade. The new policy will go into effect beginning with the major, lieutenant colonel and colonel Space Force promotion boards set to convene Oct. 16, and will provide more flexible talent management options... MORE

JB Charleston celebrates newest chief selects
December 13, 2018 — Joint Base Charleston Chief’s group members and the newest chief master sergeant selects stand together outside the headquarters building Dec. 4, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force and is held by only one percent of the enlisted force... MORE

Joint Base Charleston Chief’s group members and the newest chief master sergeant selects stand together outside the headquarters building Dec. 4, 2018, at JB Charleston, S.C. Chief master sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force and is held by only one percent of the enlisted force.

Team Charleston recognizes senior master sergeant selectees
March 15, 2017 — Joint Base Charleston leadership recognized 13 master sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant during the release party at the Charleston Club, March 3, 2017. Family members and coworkers joined the promotees for the celebration. MORE

Joint Base Charleston leadership recognized 13 master sergeants selected for promotion to senior master sergeant during the release party at the Charleston Club, March 3, 2017. Family members and coworkers joined the promotees for the celebration.