5,000-plus selected for promotion to master sergeant Published May 25, 2016 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Today, the Air Force announced selection of 5,109 technical sergeants for promotion to the rank of master sergeant out of the 21,504 eligible; 60 of Cannon’s Air Commandos were among those selected. The selection rate this past cycle was 23.34 percent, with an average selectee overall score of 543.62. Selectees' average time-in-grade was 4.04 years and time-in-service was about 14.59 years. The average decorations score was approximately 11.47; U.S. Air Force Supervisory Examination average score was 63.08; and the average board score was 378.50. To access test and board scores, members can visit virtual MPF via the secure applications page. To see Cannon’s list of selects, click here; to see the full list of Air Force selects, go to the Air Force Portal and click "View list," or visit the myPers website and click on the "Public Listing" link. Selectees will be promoted in order of promotion sequence number beginning this August. For more information about Air Force personnel programs go to the myPers website. Individuals who do not have a myPers account can request one by following the instructions on the Air Force Retirees Services website.