Wright-Patt congratulates its newest master sergeant selects Published June 7, 2024 By Daniel Peterson 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Wright-Patterson Air Force Base’s newest master sergeant selects celebrate with Team Wright-Patt leadership at a promotion release party, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force has announced its newest master sergeant selects — and the list includes 65 names from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Unit leaders and the base community gathered May 30 to celebrate the group at a release party held at the Wright-Patt Club. Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, congratulated the soon-to-be senior non-commissioned officers for their continued contributions to the mission and offered his advice. “You’re in a whole new realm as a senior NCO,” Richards said. “That demonstrated potential that you have to serve in the next higher grade is really what this is all about.” Col. Dustin Richards, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, congratulates the newest master sergeant selects during closing remarks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Chief Master Sgt. Lloyd Morales, 88th Air Base Wing command chief, congratulates the newest master sergeant selects during opening remarks at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, May 30, 2024. This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 for promotion out of 29,500 eligible, a selection rate of 18.6%. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res This year, the Air Force selected 5,500 Airmen for promotion out of 29,500 eligible across the entire Air Force, a selection rate of 18.6%. “I encourage you to continue to lead with compassion, but also candor to help hold folks accountable to what the mission is all about,” he said. “Be ready for the next generation of what the Air Force is asking of you.” Below are WPAFB’s master sergeant selects: 88th Air Base Wing Tech. Sgt. Susanna Anaya Tech. Sgt. Andrew Baker Tech. Sgt. Brett Baker Tech. Sgt. Nathanael Banden Tech. Sgt. Joseph Bowden Tech. Sgt. Darrell Bowers Tech. Sgt. Johnathon Brewer Tech. Sgt. James Cullen Tech. Sgt. Ainsley DeWitt Tech. Sgt. Joseph Guy Tech. Sgt. Johanna Hayden Tech. Sgt. Matthew Helma Tech. Sgt. Samantha Henry Tech. Sgt. Jason Huizenga Tech. Sgt. Ana King Tech. Sgt. Cassie Liu-Davis Tech. Sgt. Kalen Mack Tech. Sgt. James Mrosko Tech. Sgt. Ariel Penny Tech. Sgt. Matthew Rehagen Tech. Sgt. Tiffany Self Tech. Sgt. Austin Thornton Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Tech. Sgt. LJuan Benbow Tech. Sgt. Richard McGinthy Tech. Sgt. Katherine McNutt Tech. Sgt. Kyle Poston Tech. Sgt. Jared Slaton Tech. Sgt. Brandon Smith Tech. Sgt. Daisha Sullivan Air Force Research Laboratory Tech. Sgt. Charoyce Anderson Tech. Sgt. Samantha Bautista Tech. Sgt. Bridget Brzezinski Tech. Sgt. Katherine Harris Tech. Sgt. Brianna Heck Tech. Sgt. Kayla Huntley Tech. Sgt. Crystal Lara Tech. Sgt. Rachel Mueller Tech. Sgt. Joshua Whicker Tech. Sgt. Lisette Wright Air Force Materiel Command Tech. Sgt. James Bouck Tech. Sgt. James Grantham Tech. Sgt. Brieland Lanear Tech. Sgt. Roderick Lapham Tech. Sgt. Tierra Mills Tech. Sgt. Victoria Vasquez Tech. Sgt. Christian White National Air and Space Intelligence Center Tech. Sgt. Kyle Barnes Tech. Sgt. Paul Bates Tech. Sgt. Devin Browning Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Daw Tech. Sgt. Shane Eustis Tech. Sgt. Jeannica Gonzales Tech. Sgt. Yasheria London Tech. Sgt. Matthew Okonski Tech. Sgt. Thelma Pham Tech. Sgt. David Ramon Tech. Sgt. Michael Ryder Tech. Sgt. Deondre Sanders Tech. Sgt. Lacrisha Scott Tech. Sgt. Wayne Skaggs Tech. Sgt. Mark Vitor Tech. Sgt. Bronson Walter 338th Recruiting Squadron Tech. Sgt. Jolie Hampp Tech. Sgt. Chadley Callaway Tech. Sgt. Steven Lucero