Vandenberg Space force Base, Calif. -- The newest U.S. Air Force technical sergeant selectees pose for a photo during a Technical Sergeant Release Party at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., June 18, 2024. Air Force officials have selected 6,914 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 35,328 eligible for a selection rate of 19.57 percent in the 24E6 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)