Laughlin congratulates new master sergeant selects Published May 23, 2013 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Four Laughlin technical sergeants learned May 23 they will soon see an increase in their responsibilities and pay with the release of the Air Force's master sergeant selection list. The Air Force saw 20,528 eligible technical sergeants compete while only 3,841 were selected at a selection rate of 18.71 percent. The average score for those selected was 350.21, with an average time in grade of 4.38 years and time in service of 15.27 years. Weighted factor averages included: 133.85 for enlisted performance reports, 11.02 for decorations, 82.76 for the promotion fitness exam and 68.43 for the specialty knowledge test. The following Laughlin technical sergeants were selected for promotion: Tech Sgt. Carolyn Heron, 47th Medical Operations Squadron Tech Sgt. Shawn Hires, 47th Contracting Flight Tech Sgt. Dalara Smith, 47th Mission Support Group Tech Sgt. Stacy Waller, 87th Flying Training Squadron