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The U.S. Air Force Band promotes seven members

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  • By Senior Master Sgt. Joe Jackson
  • The U.S. Air Force Band
Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C. --  As a result of the completion of the latest promotion cycle, the U.S. Air Force Band proudly announces the promotion of seven of its members.

Jennifer Pagnard, Angela Burns and Robert McConnell have each earned the highest enlisted grade of Chief Master Sgt., and Philip Krzywicki and Bob Kamholz were selected for promotion to the grade of Senior Master Sgt. While, Frank Busso and Blake Arrington have earned the grade of Master Sgt.

Through hard work, these Airmen have attained and demonstrated the leadership skills necessary to assume the higher levels of responsibility called for by their promotions, and the men and women of The U.S. Air Force Band offer these colleagues their heartiest congratulations.