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Chief Master Sgt. Christian Suarez, 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, introduces the new chiefs during a Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, May 2, 2025. Reaching the rank of chief master sergeant is a significant milestone, achieved by only 1% of the total enlisted force in the U.S. Air Force. The event celebrated the hard work and dedication of the new chiefs while reinforcing the standards expected of those who wear the rank of chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by R. Nial Bradshaw)