Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Collin Baulch, 18th Munitions Squadron production flight chief, is congratulated by his son for his selection to chief master sergeant as his wife observes Dec. 8, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Many senior NCOs credit their families for helping them progress throughout their Air Force careers.

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