Misawa Air Base recognizes new chiefs during official ceremony
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan - Chief Master Sgt. Russell Hastings, 35th Fighter Wing command chief, recites the charge of office to Misawa's newest chiefs during the Chief Recognition Ceremony here, Jan. 25. The rank of Chief Master Sergeant was established Dec. 1, 1959 and the individuals promoted on this date became known as the Charter Chiefs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Marie Brown)