Base leadership surprises Airman with promotion to chief master sergeant

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1/10/2013 - U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Roy Clayton, 75th Aircraft Maintenance Unit superintendent, receives chief master sergeant stripes from Col. Billy Thompson, 23d Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Wells, 347th Rescue Group superintendent, during a surprise promotion at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Jan. 10, 2013. Clayton was in a meeting when Thompson along with other base group commanders and chiefs came by to deliver the news. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olivia Bumpers) Hi-res

Note: As mentioned in the caption of the other related photo, only one percent of the enlisted force can obtain the rank of chief master sergeant.

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