U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Benjamin Hardy, 525th Fighter Generation Squadron armament flight chief, left, is congratulated by U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Schuck, 3rd Wing commander, second from the right, during his notification of promotion to chief master sergeant on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 6, 2026. Hardy's demonstration of leadership has earned him the highest rank in the Air Force where he will continue to lead and mentor Airmen and civilians to achieve the Air Force mission. (This photo was altered for security reasons) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Keola Vischi)
| Date Taken: | 01.06.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 01.08.2026 18:40 |
| Photo ID: | 9472460 |
| VIRIN: | 260107-F-SA986-1378 |
| Resolution: | 6866x4577 |
| Size: | 11.54 MB |
| Location: | JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, ALASKA, US |
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