Oct. 22, 2018 Air Force extends high year of tenure for E-4s through E-6s The Air Force is extending the high year of tenure for senior airmen through technical sergeants beginning Feb. 1, 2019.
Aug. 15, 2018 51.12 percent selection rate confirmed for 18E5 promotion cycle Air Force officials have selected 15,669 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 30,651 eligible for a selection rate of 51.12 percent.