Yokota Celebrates 2026 Staff Sergeant selects

Yokota Celebrates 2026 Staff Sergeant selects

A staff sergeant rank insignia clip is worn on the uniform of a staff sergeant select during the 2026 Staff Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026. The annual event recognizes the achievements of Air Force personnel advancing to the ranks of noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Yokota Celebrates 2026 Staff Sergeant selects

Yokota’s newest staff sergeant selects pose for a photo during the 2026 Staff Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026. Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligible, for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Yokota Celebrates 2026 Staff Sergeant selects

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Wood, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs journeyman, runs down the red carpet during the 2026 Staff Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026. Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligible, for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Yokota Celebrates 2026 Staff Sergeant selects

A Staff Sergeant rank insignia sticker is displayed on a balloon during the 2026 Staff Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026. The annual event recognizes the achievements of Air Force personnel advancing to the ranks of noncommissioned officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julian Batista)

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Yokota's newest staff sergeant selects were recognized during the Staff Sergeant release party held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2026.

Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligible, for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle. The full photo album is available here on Flickr.