Osan Welcomes Its Newest Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. David Iverson, Seventh Air Force commander, gives closing remarks on-stage during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The event highlighted the importance of senior enlisted leadership in guiding Airmen and sustaining mission readiness across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Schaefer, left, Seventh Air Force command chief, speaks during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The ceremony honored the dedication and experience required to reach the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan Welcomes Its Newest Chiefs

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The ceremony recognized the induction of senior enlisted leaders into the rank of chief master sergeant, marking a significant milestone in their Air Force careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Members of the 51st Fighter Wing Honor Guard set the Missing Man Prisoner of War/Missing in Action table during the chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The Missing Man table is a solemn tradition dedicated to the fallen, missing, or imprisoned U.S. military service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan Welcomes Its Newest Chiefs

A U.S. Air Force senior master sergeant assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing, lights his respective candle during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The recognition marks a transition into greater responsibility as chiefs continue to lead, mentor and advocate for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, foreground, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, stands alongside other chiefs during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The event highlighted the importance of senior enlisted leadership in guiding Airmen and sustaining mission readiness across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Biographies of U.S. Air Force chief master sergeant selects are on display during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The recognition underscores the critical role Chiefs play in advising commanders and leading the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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U.S. Air Force airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea airmen, pose for a group photo during a chief master sergeant recognition ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The recognition marks a transition into greater responsibility as chiefs continue to lead, mentor and advocate for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)

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Osan Welcomes Its Newest Chiefs

Published May 1, 2026
By Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster
51st Fighter Wing

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

U.S. Air Force newly selected chief master sergeants were recognized during the Chief Recognition Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 24, 2026. The event highlighted the importance of senior enlisted leadership in guiding Airmen and sustaining mission readiness across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Rome Bowermaster)