News

Robins congratulates 12 chief master sergeant selects

  • Published
  • By Amanda Creel
  • 78th ABW/PA
Twelve Team Robins enlisted members recently reached the pinnacle of their careers as chief master sergeant selects. However, the chief selects aren't just focusing on the additional stripe. Instead, they are focusing on how the eighth stripe will help them make a difference in the lives of their fellow Airmen.

"I just want to be able to make a difference. I just want to lead from the front," said Senior Master Sgt. Sakenna Dixon, 78th Comptroller Squadron superintendent and 78th Air Base Wing staff superintendent. "It's all about making things happen for other people. I hope to be able to open some doors for other people."

Becoming a chief is an exciting accomplishment for anyone and because only one percent of the current enlisted force can earn the highest enlisted rank in the Air Force, those who earn the rank are in a league all their own.

"It is an honor. I have known some truly phenomenal chiefs and I am just proud to be part of the chief corps," said Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Pope, superintendent of the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.

For many, earning the eighth stripe is a validation of a job well done and the opportunity to focus on continuing an Air Force career and make an impact on the future of their Air Force and the enlisted force.

"It's all about the future. It's not about today. Its about changing the future for the better for our Airmen," said Senior Master Sgt. Steven Helms, 330th Combat Training Squadron superintendent.

Chief Master Sgt. David Hurst, president of the Robins' chief's group, encouraged all the chief selects to take advantage of the weight of the rank by helping their Airmen by offering sound advice and going to bat for them when necessary.

"They aren't there for the glory, they are there to take care of the people," he said.

Many of the chief selects echoed Chief Hurst's sentiments. Senior Master Sgt. Kerry Taylor, a member of the Air Force Reserve Command, said he was looking forward to whatever opportunities his new promotion might bring.

"I like to think I'm an Airmen's kind of guy. I want to give back by mentoring and seasoning those up and coming Airmen," Sergeant Taylor said, adding he was looking forward to helping the Air Force continue its transformation by bringing fresh ideas to the table.

ROBINS CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT. SELECTS
Senior Master Sgt. John Campbell, HQ AFRC
Senior Master Sgt. Sakenna Dixon, 78th CPTS
Senior Master Sgt. Andrea Gates, 116th CS
Senior Master Sgt. Steven Helms, 330th CBTS
Senior Master Sgt. Robert Hipple, 330th CBTS
Senior Master Sgt. Carol Humphrey, 576th ACSS
Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Pope, 78th MSG
Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Riley, 572nd ACSS
Senior Master Sgt. Michael Rosser, 778th CES
Senior Master Sgt. Roxann Santos, HQ AFRC
Senior Master Sgt. Kerry Taylor, HQ AFRC
Senior Master Sgt. Micky Wall, 116th AMXS