Eighteen moving to senior NCO ranks Published Oct. 6, 2011 By Sarah Olaciregui 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- Eighteen members of Hanscom's enlisted corps will cross the bridge to the senior noncommissioned officer ranks during the 2011 Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Minuteman Commons Oct. 14, beginning at 6 p.m. Col. Juan Gaud, 66th Air Base Group deputy commander, will host the event and will welcome Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, as the guest speaker. Prior to the ceremony, the 18 NCOs will go through three days of specialized training to help them prepare for their next chapter in the service. "This three day training helps them get ready to take the next great leap in the Air Force," said Master Sgt. Joseph May, who is helping organize the induction ceremony. Anyone who wishes to attend or would like further information may contact Sergeant May at joseph.may@hanscom.af.mil.