Supplemental technical sergeant promotees announced Published July 9, 2015 By Staff Reports 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- Congratulations to the following two Saber Nation staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant July 9. Technical sergeant-selects Corey Black, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron Willie Nicholson, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron "On behalf of all Airmen, from your colleagues, supervisors and commanders up to the Secretary, Chief of Staff and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, I commend you on this outstanding achievement and charge you to continue to set and shatter standards of excellence," said U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, in a June 9, 2015, release. "Promotion is the military's most visible show of faith in the ability to meet the challenges associated with the next higher rank. Their selection serves as a testament to their hard work, professionalism and dedication to mission accomplishment in all that we do." Air Force officials selected 8,446 of 35,863 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 23.55 percent. The full list of technical sergeant selectees can be found at the Air Force Personnel Center website.