Red Tails celebrate staff sergeant selects
U.S. Airmen from the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing celebrate during the staff sergeant release party Aug. 28, 2021, at an undisclosed location somewhere in Southwest Asia. Air Force officials selected 15,660 Air Force senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 44,663 eligible for a selection rate of 35.06% in the 21E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jack Layman)