Whiteman members selected for promotion to chief Published Nov. 10, 2009 By the 509th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Office WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo., -- Chief master sergeant promotions are limited to 1 percent of the enlisted force. Congratulations to the following Whiteman senior master sergeants who were selected for promotion to chief master sergeant: Ronald E. Albers, 509th Bomb Wing Daniel J. DeMers, 509th Maintenance Squadron Robert M. Hughes, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron James F. Lamont, Jr, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Michelle Thorsteinson-Richards, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Steven J. Windorf, 509th Maintenance Group