JOINT BASE ANACOSTIA-BOLLING, Washington, D.C. –
Leadership from the 11th Wing and service members came together to recognize newest chief master sergeant selects during a release party at the Bolling Club on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2026.
“Never stop learning,” advised U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., senior enlisted leader for JBAB and the 11th WG. “It is not the time to stand-by since you have made the highest rank, but to keep learning and mentor the Airmen under your responsibility.”
Chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank, is held by just 1% of the Air Force's enlisted force.
Achieving the rank of chief master sergeant is a mark of distinction, recognizing years of dedication and the ability to lead at the highest levels of the enlisted force.
“Congratulations to you for achieving this milestone. I have the most faith in your ability to lead and continue to better the units that you serve in on JBAB,” said Thompson.
Below is a list of the chief master sergeant selects:
Senior Master Sgt. Pearl Alomar, Headquarters Air Force, A4 Executive Services
Senior Master Sgt. Rasheim Anderson, 811th Force Support Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. Taylor Armstrong, The U.S. Air Force Band
Senior Master Sgt. Philip Barry, The Chief of Staff of the Air Force Strategic Studies Group
Senior Master Sgt. Gilberto Bernal, 5th Intelligence Support Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. Kristen Brown, HAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Intel
Senior Master Sgt. Rochell Brown, 11th Force Support Squadron
Senior Master Sgt. Debrietta Cole, HAF A1
Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Cullum, The USAF Band
Senior Master Sgt. Shannon Hutto, HAF A4S
Senior Master Sgt. Latasha Lindsey, White House Military Office
Senior Master Sgt. Juston Milliner, Integrated Capabilities Command (Provisional)
Senior Master Sgt. Caleb Myers, ICC (Provisional)
Senior Master Sgt. Enrique Placido, HAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Intel
Senior Master Sgt. Tiffany Shelton, National Reconnaissance Office
Senior Master Sgt. Clane Shirley, ICC (Provisional)
Senior Master Sgt. Joshua Thayer, HAF Intelligence Force Development
Senior Master Sgt. Aaron Wilson, HAF Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection