NCO Induction

Senior Airman (SSgt. select) Christopher Shell poses for a photo during a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2025. Staff sergeant is the first rank of non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and is marked by increased responsibility and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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NCO Induction

Members of the 72nd Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo with their staff sergeant selects following a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 5, 2025. The induction ceremony celebrated the dedication to service of the selectees and served as an official welcome to the NCO Corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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NCO Induction

Airman 1st Class Stephon Dacus speaks on the qualities he looks for in a non-commissioned officer from the perspective of a subordinate during an NCO induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 5, 2025. Dacus's speech was met with applause from the audience and commendation from 72nd Air Base Wing leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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NCO Induction

Chief Master Sgt. Stephen E. Ondrovich, senior enlisted leader, 552 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, addresses the newest non-commissioned officer inductees in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2025. Staff sergeant is the first rank of non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and is marked by increased responsibility and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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Tech. Sgt. Isaac L. Chiellini and Staff Sgt. Amia Fryera act as narrators during a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2025. Staff sergeant is the first rank of non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and is marked by increased responsibility and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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Staff sergeant selectees sit together during a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2025. Staff sergeant is the first rank of non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and is marked by increased responsibility and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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Tinker Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony in the Tinker Event Center, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Sept. 15, 2025. Staff sergeant is the first rank of non-commissioned officer in the Air Force and is marked by increased responsibility and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones)

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Welcome Staff Sergeants- Celebrate with Team Tinker

Published Sept. 16, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Joseph Luther Callaway-Jones
72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --

Team Tinker celebrated the induction of its newest non-commissioned Officers (NCOs) in a formal ceremony held on September 5, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in the careers of Airmen recently selected for the rank of Staff Sergeant.

More than 180 Senior Airmen assigned to Tinker Air Force Base were selected for advancement to Staff Sergeant in the 25E5 promotion cycle.
According to Air Force Personnel Center a total of 15,894 senior airmen were selected for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent.

The Team Tinker NCO Induction Ceremony was a celebration of achievement, leadership, and dedication to service. It served as a formal welcome to the newest members of the NCO corps, reminding them of the high standards they will be held to as they lead the next generation of Airmen.

The ceremony concluded with celebratory refreshments -- all with no landing fee.

Catch photos from the event by visiting our Flickr page!