Peterson's E-6, E-7 'selectees' will celebrate separately Published May 12, 2009 By Senior Airman Torri Larson 21st Space Wing Public Affairs PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Due to a new process which separates the release dates for master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion lists, more than 325 Peterson and Cheyenne Mountain staff sergeants will wait an extra month to find out if they've earned an extra stripe. Master sergeant selects will see their names May 14, while expectant staff sergeants won't find out until June 18. According to Col. Benjamin Ward, Air Force Personnel Center operations division chief for personnel services directorate, the separation was long overdue and will give individual recognition to promotion selectees from each representative rank. In a recent Airman's Role Call, AFPC officials stressed that although the release dates have changed, the promotion cycle remains the same. "There has always been that anxiety in anticipation of the results, so the added time doesn't make that much of a difference," said Staff Sgt. Laura Paul, 21st Force Support Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of enlisted assignments. According to AFPC, this is the first time in 12 years the lists have not been released simultaneously. The initiation of the virtual Enlisted Promotion Release Application has made the individual releases possible, allowing greater time for individual recognition. "I think master sergeant results have always overshadowed tech-sergeant results. I believe the individuals who make it this year will definitely feel a sense of pride," Sergeant Paul said. In addition to the AFPC public Web site, the list will also be posted on: *Peterson public site: www.peterson.af.mil * Air Force Portal * AFPC Spotlight * Promotions page on the AFPC "Ask" Web site For more information, visit the Enlisted Promotions page on the AFPC "Ask" Web site, or contact the Military Personnel Support office at 556-4673.