VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. -- U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Elijah Snyder, operations superintendent for the National Reconnaissance Office, a Senior Master Sgt. select, and Master Sgt. William Young II, 2nd Space Launch Squadron flight chief, a Senior Master Sgt. select, receives a promotion trophy from Space Launch Delta 30 leadership during the Senior Master Sergeant Release Party held at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 12, 2026.
The event recognized the achievements of Air Force personnel advancing to the senior enlisted ranks. U.S. Space Force Col. James T. Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, delivered closing remarks, mentioning the commitment and tenacity required of individuals who are selected for promotion to senior master sergeant and his hopes for their continued success and leadership.
Promotion release parties like these are held to honor the ascension of a master sergeant to senior master sergeant, denoting years of effort to attain the rank.