VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

Space Launch Delta 30 hosted the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Col. Mark Shoemaker, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, gives closing remarks during the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

Space Launch Delta 30 hosted the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

(From left to right) U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Seth G. Hogan, 65th Cyberspace Squadron senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Rajab Y. Kigembe, Space Systems Command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. William J. Pritchett, Deputy Fire Chief for the Vandenberg Fire and Emergency Services Flight, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian “ET” Edwards-Turner, United States Space Forces - Space headquarters staff senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Watson-Ausencio, 9th Combat Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, lights the ceremonial candles during the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The candle lighting ceremony represents the Air Force ranks from Airman Basic to Chief Master Sergeant and Space Force ranks from Specialist 1 to Chief Master Sergeant. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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(From left to right) U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Seth G. Hogan, 65th Cyberspace Squadron senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Rajab Y. Kigembe, Space Systems Command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. William J. Pritchett, Deputy Fire Chief for the Vandenberg Fire and Emergency Services Flight, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian “ET” Edwards-Turner, United States Space Forces - Space headquarters staff senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Watson-Ausencio, 9th Combat Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives recognition during the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025.The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Jay Harris, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader (left) hands a token of appreciation to distinguished guest retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Scott H. Stalker (right), during the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. Stalker, who, prior to retirement, served as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Space Command,, spoke to attendees and shared insights on leadership, service, and the responsibilities carried by senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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VSFB 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony

Published March 29, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma

VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

Space Launch Delta 30 hosted the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The event honored newly selected Chief Master Sergeants, celebrating their promotion and commitment to upholding the highest standards of excellence.