Offutt congratulates newest staff sergeant selects Published July 10, 2014 By Staff Sgt. Rachelle Blake 55th Wing Public Affairs OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The Air Force announced the selection of 220 Team Offutt Airmen for promotion to staff sergeant July 10. "Assuming the rank of staff sergeant and entering into the non-commissioned officer corps is a significant milestone in the lives of these Airmen," said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Grengs, 55th Wing command chief. "This promotion is a big deal, one that comes with increased responsibility and even more opportunity to make a difference that matters in our Air Force. Congratulations to our newest selects. Your hard work and dedication has paid off!" Air Force-wide, 9,403 of 36,739 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant were selected, reflecting a rate of 25.59 percent. Selectees will promote in order of promotion sequence number. Selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is normally within 10 days of the promotion release date. Personnel officials will notify Airmen, via military personnel sections, if their selection is in question. To see the selectee list, go to myPers at https://mypers.af.mil and search for the active duty enlisted promotions home page, or visit the Air Force Portal at https://www.my.af.mil to access test and board scores, proceed to the virtual MPF via the secure applications page.