That's a selection rate of 18.6% - up from 17.3% in 2023, according to the Air Force Personnel Center. Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year high Master sergeants comprise the first ...

The U.S. Air Force has selected 479 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,241 eligible for a selection rate of 21.37 percent in the 18E9 promotion cycle.

To become a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force (USAF), you must first join ... can be promoted to Senior ...