17th Training Wing Celebrates Chief Master Sergeant Selects
Senior Master Sgt. Heather Clifton, 312th Training Squadron superintendent, waves to members of the 17th Training Wing during the chief master sergeant release party, at the Louis F. Garland Fire Academy, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Chief master sergeants are responsible for translating senior leaders' guidance into actionable tasks while developing and mentoring the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Salellas)