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Congratulations to the new Senior Master Sergeants selects

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  • By Airman 1st Class Sergio A. Gamboa
  • 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  Nine Tyndall master sergeants were selected for promotion to senior master sergeants March 20.

Following are the new selects and their thoughts about receiving their promotion:

Master Sgt. Timothy A. Franklin, 325th Maintenance Squadron.

"Making senior master sergeant means a lot to me," Franklin said. "It was a goal I set for myself, after making master sergeant, for when I thought I could serve credibly in that position. After serving in a special duty and holding many jobs in the maintenance arena, I think I am ready to serve my Airmen and my leaders in a way to make them better while accomplishing the mission."

Franklin hopes to be an example and source of guidance to help Airmen and NCO's accomplish their goals. He believes they are the future leaders in the Air Force.

"My Father is the main person who kept my head straight and always kept me striving to do better," Franklin said. "Improve and never let yourself become stagnated. There are always goals to strive for."

Master Sgt. Stanley J. Harper, 53rd Test Support Squadron.

"I'm speechless," Harper said. "Getting promoted to senior master sergeant has exceeded all my expectations for what I had hoped to achieve in my Air Force career."

Harper hopes to train all Airmen he comes in contact with in a way that will put him out of a job.

"Know what you stand for and be true to it," he added. "Don't get bogged down with the current state of affairs. We are trained to be professional Airmen for these specific kinds of situations. This is the time to exercise that professionalism."

Master Sgt. Clifford B. Hodge, 325th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

"Making senior master sergeant means that the Air Force is not a 'one mistake Air Force,'" Hodge said. "The truth is that your behavior and actions after you get in trouble define you, not the mistakes you've made."

Hodge expressed his knowledge to his Airmen.

"As Airmen your jobs are more complicated and more stressful than ever before," he said. "Take care of each other and everything works out exactly the way it's supposed to."

Master Sgt. Jamie T. Leach, 325th AMXS.

"Getting promoted means that I am following the footsteps of my hero, 'my Grandfather,' who retired as a senior master sergeant," Leach said.

Leach plans to continue his pursuit of making the 325th AMXS standout above other squadrons.

"This is all due to the Airmen's hard work and dedication to getting the mission done," he said. "Focus on what you want to do in your future and stick with. Stay dedicated. Dedication is the key and if you are not giving it your all you will not succeed."

Master Sgt. Lisa A. Spicer, 325th Communication Squadron.

"This is a significant milestone in my career that I am very proud of this accomplishment," Spicer said. "I hope to continue to be a leader and advise those junior to me in hopes to help enhance their careers."

Staying positive and focused on reaching your professional goals are obtainable, she added.

Master Sgt. Deric M. Walker, 325th Mission Support Group.

"Making the promotion means the Air Force trusts me to be more influential to our Airmen and more of a positive impact on our mission," Walker said. "It truly means a lot to be afforded the opportunity to continue to lead as one of the top two percent of our enlisted force."

Walker will continue to lead and develop Airmen to effectively accomplish the mission at Tyndall.

"Airmen we have in our Air Force today are highly intelligent and are ready to contribute," he said. "Senior leaders must set them up for success and provide them the forum to excel and succeed professionally as well as personally. Airmen should advantage of every opportunity the Air Force gives them."

Master Sgt. Christopher Wlodarczyk, 325th CS.

"After serving 14 years in the greatest Air Force, you meet many people that inspire you in different ways," Wlodarczyk said. "My father has been there every step of the way providing me the necessary guidance over the years. Senior Master Sgt. Russell Storm, 374th CS, Yokota Air Base, Japan, also helped a lot and is one of our finest leaders. He has provided me with great mentorship and to them I say thank you for everything."

He wants to continue to lead and develop Airmen to the highest standard of excellence and keep things simple to sustain success for future Airmen in honor of those that served before.

Master Sgt. Robert W. Dostart, 325th MXS.

Master Sgt. Tara L. Grogan, 325th Medical Group.