U.S. Air Force first sergeants stationed throughout the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa command gather together for the 2025 First Sergeant Development Conference at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 22-24, 2025. A first sergeant, also referred to as "first shirt", is a special duty for senior noncommissioned officers to focus on the well-being and readiness of Airmen. The conference featured guest speakers and an exercise in order to build mission-ready first sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jason Jones Jr.)