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Story by Donald Traud | Space Systems Command | 12.16.2025
Indianapolis, IN native, Yaliah Eaton was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.
Eaton is currently serving as NCOIC, Equal Opportunity with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. MSgt Eaton has served in the military for 9 years....
Hometown: Indianapolis
| Event: Promotion
Story by Maj. David Kirkland | Space Systems Command | 12.03.2025
Lino Lakes, MN native, David Kirkland has been promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force . Kirkland is currently serving as Branch Chief, Space Ground Systems Contracts with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Maj. Kirkland has served in the military for 10 years.
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Hometown: Lino Lakes
| Event: Promotion
Story by Senior Airman Aiden Nieles | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 11.19.2025
Frederick, MD native, Aiden Nieles has been promoted to the rank of Senior Airman in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Nieles is currently serving as Assistant Crew Chief with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. SrA Nieles has served in the military for 1 year....
Hometown: Frederick
| Event: Promotion
Story by Tech. Sgt. Stephane Yambaka | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 08.27.2025
Takoma Park, MD native, Stephane Yambaka has been promoted to the rank of Technical Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Yambaka is currently serving as NCOIC of Mental Health with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. TSgt Yambaka has served in the military for 16 years.
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Hometown: Takoma Park
| Event: Promotion
Story by Chief Master Sgt. Sessanee Fields | 316th Wing | 08.06.2025
Talladega, AL native, Sessanee Fields has been promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force . Fields is currently serving as Senior Enlisted Leader with 316th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, MD. CMSgt Fields has served in the military for 22 years.
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Hometown: Talladega
| Event: Promotion
Story by Maj. George Donavos | 459th Air Refueling Wing | 08.02.2025
York, PA native, George Donavos has been promoted to the rank of Major in the U.S. Air Force . Donavos is currently serving as Aeromedical Flight Nurse with 459th Air Refueling Wing, Al Udeid Air Base Qatar, . Maj. Donavos has served in the military for 5 years....
Hometown: York
| Event: Promotion
Story by Donald Traud | Space Systems Command | 07.28.2025
Pico Rivera, CA native, Daniel Ramos has been selected for promotion to the rank of major in the Space Force.
Ramos is currently serving as Executive Officer to the Director of Staff with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Maj. (select) Ramos has served in the military for 9 years....
Hometown: Pico Rivera
| Event: Promotion
Story by Tim Trimailo | Space Systems Command | 07.21.2025
Vista, CA native, Tim Trimailo has been selected for promotion to the rank of Colonel in the Space Force.
Trimailo is currently serving as Director, Commercial Space Office with Space Systems Command, Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA. Lt Col Trimailo has served in the military for 20 years....
Hometown: Chula Vista
| Event: Promotion
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