(U.S. Air Force graphic) Officials announce E-6 selection stats 6/23/2011 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials selected 8,545 of 34,257 eligible staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant, for a selection rate of 24.94 percent. The average score for those selected was 320.48, with an average time-in-grade of 5.55 years and an average time-in-service of 10.61 years. The average score was based on the following point averages: 133.10 for enlisted performance reports, 5.49 for decorations, 73.25 for the promotion fitness examination and 55.64 for the specialty knowledge test. The technical sergeant promotion list was released June 23 on the Air Force Personnel Center's website and Air Force Personnel Services website under enlisted promotions. Airmen can also access their score notices at the same time on the Virtual Military Personnel Flight and Air Force Portal. Those selected for technical sergeant will be promoted according to their promotion sequence number beginning in August 2011. As a reminder, selections are tentative until the data verification process is complete, which is no later than 10 days after the promotion release date. AFPC officials will notify Airmen through their military personnel sections if their selection is in question. For more information about personnel issues, visit the Air Force personnel services website at https://gum-crm.csd.disa.mil. (Courtesy of Air Force Personnel, Services and Manpower Public Affairs)