The following 6,176 U.S. Air Force technical sergeants have been selected for promotion to master sergeant in the 18E7 promotion cycle.

According to an Air Force press release, there were 20,866 eligible, for a selection rate of 29.60. The selectees’ average time in grade was 3.77 years and time in service was 14.25 years. The average selectee overall score was 529.38, based on point averages of 10.91 for decorations, 68.37 for the promotion fitness examination and 70.87 for the specialty knowledge test. The average board score was 379.13.

Those selected will be promoted beginning Aug. 1, 2018.