931st selects new First Sergeants Published April 10, 2013 By 1st Lt. Zach Anderson 931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- The Air Force Reserve 931st Air Refueling Group has announced the selection of three noncommissioned officers to serve as first sergeants within the unit. According to Air Force Instruction 36-2113, "The United States Air Force First Sergeant is an expeditionary leader serving in a time honored special duty position, rich in custom and tradition. The first sergeant works directly for and derive their authority from the unit commander at home station, deployed commander when deployed, and serves as the commander's critical link within the unit for all matters concerning enlisted members." Selected to take on this role within the 931 ARG were: Master Sgt. Wallace Brannen Tech. Sgt. Kevin Brouchard Tech. Sgt. Scott Gaitley. In an e-mail to the members of the 931 ARG, Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen E. Lowman, 931 ARG Superintendent, expressed her gratitude for these noncommissioned officers and their willingness to take on the responsibility of serving as an Air Force First Sergeant. "I appreciate that these individuals stepped up and are willing to accept this challenging, but rewarding opportunity," said Lowman.