Airman's Roll Call: Separating promotion release dates for master sergeant, technical sergeant Published May 1, 2009 SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials are initiating a new process to separate the release dates for the master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion lists. After 12 years of being the only ranks to have their release dates combined, the new master sergeant promotion list will now be released on May 14 and the technical sergeant list will be released on June 18. The following are facts surrounding the separation: - In 1997, the master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion release dates were combined to streamline the release procedure. -Since the inception of the virtual Enlisted Promotion Release Application in 2008, the need to keep master sergeant and technical sergeant promotion release dates together no longer exists. -The new separation will allow for individual recognition to promotion selectees from each respective rank and gives Airmen on both promotion lists their day in the spotlight . AFPC officials stress that even though the promotion release dates are changing, the dates of the promotion cycle will remain the same. Master sergeant and technical sergeant eligible airmen will still test from 1 February through March 31 and the promotion cycle will still begin on July 1 each year. Airmen who have questions regarding the new promotion release dates should contact their base force support squadron customer service section or the Total Force Service Center at (800) 525-0102. Find Airman's Roll Call Online here: http://www.af.mil/library/viewpoints/