U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brian Elton, a senior noncommissioned officer assigned to the 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field Air National Guard Base, Idaho, left, and Master Sgt. Trevor Simms, a senior noncommissioned officer assigned to the 78th Security Forces Squadron, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, participate in a training scenario April 16, 2024, at the Air Force First Sergeants Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. Throughout a four-week course, students learn First Sergeant responsibilities through role playing, real-life counseling sessions and learning different ways to interact with Airmen, such as resources to provide, scheduling follow-up sessions and building rapport. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juliana Todd)