Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. SSgt Ryan Quini recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. SSgt Eddie Sanchez recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. MSgt Jason Coggins recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. MSgt Vincent Leonguerrero recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. MSgt Randal Pearce recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col. Steven Chapman 315th Airift Wing Commander and Command Chief Master Sergeant Gigi Manning presided over the NCO and SNCO induction ceremony here March 10. MSgt Marcus Ford recieved a coin from Command Chief Manning and a certificate from Col. Chapman. (U.S. Air Force Photo/SrA Bobby Pilch)

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Col Chapman recognizes the 315th's newest NCOs

Published March 11, 2012
By 1Lt Joe Simms
315th AW Public Affairs

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON -- The 315th Airlift Wing held an induction ceremony for the wing's newest NCOs and SNCOs here March 10.

The ceremony was presided over by the 315th AW Commander, Colonel Steven Chapman, and Command Chief Gigi Manning, who recognized six airmen as they achieved personal and professional milestones in their Air Force Reserve careers.

Each newly promoted Airman received a coin from the Command Chief and a framed certificate of induction marking the event. During the ceremony Col Chapman spoke to the new NCOs and SNCOs stressing mentorship and using the skills they've learned up to this point to set an example for other Airmen.

Promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant were Ryan Quini, 315th Maintenance Squadron, and Eddie Sanchez, 315th Aeromedical Squadron.

Promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant were Jason Coggins and Vincent Leonguerrero, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron as well as Marcus Ford and Randall Pearce, 315th Maintenance Squadron.