Celebrating Osan’s new staff sergeants

U.S. Air Force staff sergeant selectees pose for a photo at the Staff Sgt. release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to Staff Sgt. out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Celebrating Osan’s new staff sergeants

U.S. Air Force Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, gives a speech during the Staff Sgt. release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. This year, more than 130 Osan Airmen were selected for promotion to staff sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)

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Celebrating Osan’s new staff sergeants

Published Aug. 16, 2023
By Senior Airman Aaron Edwards
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force staff sergeant selectees pose for a photo at the Staff Sgt. release party at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 16, 2023. Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to Staff Sgt. out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Edwards)