U.S. Air Force Airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant pose for a photo at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized each senior airman chosen for promotion to staff sergeant. With their new rank, they will directly supervise Airmen, ensure mission accomplishment and unit cohesion, and provide structured feedback to subordinates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., senior enlisted leader for Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and 11th Wing command chief, addresses attendees of the staff sergeant release party at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized each senior airman chosen for promotion to staff sergeant. With their new rank, they will directly supervise Airmen, ensure mission accomplishment and unit cohesion, and provide structured feedback to subordinates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Andrew Dagami, center, budget analyst for the 11th Comptroller Squadron, receives a memento from Col. Rebecca Corbin, left, deputy commander of Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and the 11th Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson Jr., senior enlisted leader for JBAB and 11th Wing command chief at JBAB, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized Airmen selected for their promotion to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shakiba Ausbrooks, travel team lead for the 11th Comptroller Squadron, high-fives attendees during the staff sergeant release party at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Aug. 21, 2026. The ceremony recognized Airmen selected for their promotion to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon Thomas)