Osan welcomes newest Master Sgts

Osan Honor Guard presents the colors during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. To begin the ceremony, the colors were presented during the playing of the Republic of Korea and the United States' national anthem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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Attendees stand for a moment of silence in remembrance of those missing in action and prisoners of war during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. The POW/MIA table is set with a slice of lemon to signify bitter fate, salt for the tears of families affected and an inverted glasses for the inability for those lost to share the day’s toast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chase Rakestraw, Osan Honor Guard member, renders a salute to the POW/MIA table during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. The POW/MIA Missing Man Table ceremony is held at official military events to remember those captured and missing in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing stand at attention before forming a saber archway during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. The new Master Sgt’s. are technical experts who will begin transitioning from first-line supervisors to team leaders with operational competence and overall effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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Master Sgt. Jay Brown, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron aircraft parts store section chief, walks through a saber archway with his family during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. Walking through the saber archway symbolizes the welcoming of inductees into the highest tier of enlisted Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, 51st Fighter Wing command chief, gives a speech during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. Alsvig provided advice to the inductees on how to be the kind of leaders who lead with intent, to practice patience and reminded them to be the leader they always needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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The Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony included an ice sculpture at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. The Senior NCO tier of enlisted Airmen preserves the U.S. Air Force’s legacy and heritage by focusing on leading teams and shaping the future force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Estrada)

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Osan welcomes newest Master Sgts

Published Oct. 12, 2022
By Senior Airman Megan Estrada
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --

Inductees entered the highest tier of enlisted Airmen during a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 6, 2022. The new Master Sgt’s. are technical experts who will begin transitioning from first-line supervisors to team leaders with operational competence and overall effectiveness.