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Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force
March 19, 2025 — Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam began his military career scared of what the future held. “It wasn't me at first. I'm not a very loud, outspoken person, but once I joined the military, it gave me more of a purpose and made me realize that I do have a meaning,” Arumugam said. “This is what I'm serving for: to keep my grandparents safe, the people in the United States safe, and keeping the threats abroad.” ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam (center), Air Force Personnel Center and assistant noncommissioned officer-in-charge, receives his certificate of promotion during a noncommissioned officer ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club, Jan. 31, 2025.

NCO induction ceremony inducts latest Airlift, Cyber Airmen
October 15, 2024 — The Rising Six Council hosted a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for the new NCOs of the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing on Oct. 5 at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan J. Birk, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, delivers the oath of induction to the newly appointed NCOs of the 433rd Airlift Wing at the Pfingston Reception Center after the NCO Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on October 5, 2024.

Special Warfare SEL emphasizes warrior ethos during NCO induction ceremony
April 15, 2024 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed a new crop of non-commissioned officers during an NCO Induction Ceremony organized by the Rising Six Council on April 6 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Cox, Special Warfare Training Group senior enlisted leader, speaks during an NCO Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on April 6, 2024.

Alamo Wing Rising Six Council hosts NCO induction ceremony
October 16, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s Rising Six Council hosted an induction ceremony on Oct. 15 to celebrate and honor four new noncommissioned officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing stand for a photograph after participating in an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, hosted by the Rising Six Council at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

BAMC celebrates newest NCOs during induction ceremony
October 12, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center welcomed its newest non-commissioned officers into the ranks of the professional NCO Corps during a formal induction ceremony held in the auditorium Oct. 4... MORE

Soldiers participate in a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony Oct. 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center. Twenty-seven Soldiers recited the NCO charge led by BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Diamond Hough before walking through the NCO arch.