AF selects 3 SAFB Airmen for promotion Published Dec. 15, 2010 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Three Sheppard Airmen were promoted to the next highest rank as part of the December enlisted supplemental promotion process. Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith of the 361st Training Squadron was selected for promotion to technical sergeant. Selection for promotion to staff sergeant included Senior Airman Abalo Ayo, 82nd Communication Squadron, and the 82nd Medical Operations Squadron's Senior Airman Brandi Dean. The enlisted supplemental promotion release announces those Airmen selected for promotion who tested outside of their required cycle due to an extended temporary duty or deployment in support of a contingency around the world. Airmen selected for promotion achieved an overall score above the cutoff mark in their respective Air Force specialty. The score is a composite of other factors under the Weighted Airman's Promotion System, which includes time in grade, time in service, enlisted performance reports, decorations, promotion fitness examination and specialty knowledge test scores. AFPC officials said selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date. Officials will notify Airmen through their servicing military personnel section if a discrepancy is identified. For more information, visit the AFPC public website or contact the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102.