There are some additional duties in the Air Force for which Airmen volunteer; there are some that they are “volun-told” for; and then there are duties exclusive to a limited number of top-notch Airmen.
Additional-duty first sergeants are just that.
“The position is not for everybody,” explained Master Sgt. Adam Ferguson, 460th Space Wing first sergeant and wing safety superintendent. “There is a tightrope that you walk. Sometimes people need a gentle hand to get through a situation as opposed to an iron fist. You need to be able to step out of your comfort zone and be fluid with your leadership skills.”
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