U.S. Air Force Col. James M. Clark, commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, gives his remarks to congratulate the new chief master sergeant selects during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. The ceremony also included a speech from Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David A. Wolfe, a medallion reception, a candle-lighting commemoration that acknowledged each rank and a dinner honoring the support of loved ones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

Chief master sergeants and selects stand during the reciting of the Chief’s Charge at the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. The Chief’s Charge is a formal, time-honored address delivered to newly selected chief master sergeants to emphasize their heightened responsibilities in leadership, technical expertise and mentorship while upholding integrity and prioritizing the needs of Airmen and Guardians above self. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Manase Langi, security forces specialist assigned to the 316th Security Forces Squadron, lights the candle designated for the rank of staff sergeant during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. The candle lighting ceremony symbolized remembrance of the experiences, friendships, memories and history that each of the stages of the enlisted career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

A display of mementos lay on the table before being handed to the newly selected chief master sergeants during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. Each chief select was presented this memento to commemorate the special occasion, celebrating their transition into the highest enlisted rank and their commitment to leading, mentoring and serving Airmen and Guardians with excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)

New chief master sergeant selects walk down the hallway during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., April 10, 2026. Chiefs from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Fort George G. Meade and Joint Base Andrews came together to recognize 49 Airmen and Guardians who were promoted, putting them in the top 1% of the enlisted force to reach the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo Senior Airman Geneva Nguyen)