Barksdale welcomes congratulates newest Chiefs Published Nov. 15, 2007 By Staff Reports BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Today the Air Force Personnel Center announced the promotees from the 07E9 promotion cycle. The following Barksdale Airmen have been selected for the rank of Chief Master Sergeant: SMSgt. Rita M. Bogart (608 ACOMS) SMSgt. John C. Brantley Jr. (2 LRS) SMSgt. Mark R. Gonzales (2 AMXS) SMSgt. Elizabeth Melahn (2 LRS) SMSgt. Zefrem A. Smith (608 CPS) Congratulations to Barksdale's newest promotees!