SNCO Induction Ceremony
Chief Master Sgt. David Jackson, 403rd Wing command chief, presents Master Sgt. Rachel Stover, 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron first sergeant, during the 403rd Wing's Top-3 conducted a senior non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for those promoted to Master Sgt. in the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron auditorium, Sept 6. The ceremony formally recognizes new SNCOs and their significant career achievement as inductees transition from being technical experts and first-line supervisors to becoming operational leaders responsible for merging subordinates' talents and resources to accomplish the mission effectively, and emphasizes the SNCO's responsibility to mentor junior Airmen, build the next generation of leaders, and uphold Air Force traditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek)