(From left to right) U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Seth G. Hogan, 65th Cyberspace Squadron senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Rajab Y. Kigembe, Space Systems Command senior enlisted leader, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. William J. Pritchett, Deputy Fire Chief for the Vandenberg Fire and Emergency Services Flight, 30th Civil Engineer Squadron, U.S. Space Force Senior Master Sgt. Brian “ET” Edwards-Turner, United States Space Forces – Space headquarters staff senior enlisted leader, U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Watson-Ausencio, 9th Combat Operations Squadron senior enlisted leader, lights the ceremonial candles during the 2025 Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., March 28, 2025. The candle lighting ceremony represents the Air Force ranks from Airman Basic to Chief Master Sergeant and Space Force ranks from Specialist 1 to Chief Master Sergeant. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)