An E-4 carrying the U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 2, 2017. The visit, which is Mattis’ first official visit to a foreign country as secretary of defense, highlighted the common traits and strengths shared by the U.S. and #ROK governments, including the commitment to bi-lateral cooperation in keeping regional safety and stability in check. #SecDef (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen) [USFK Facebook Site]
“An E-4 carrying the U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis lands at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 2, 2017.”
Seems an E-4 is a bit insulting. At least get a staff sergeant to carry the Secretary of Defense.
The Senior NCOs were all deployed… And Specialists need the face time.