Staff Sergeant
Staff Sergeant insignia
(U.S. Air Force)
Staff Sergeant is the fifth enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Airman and below Technical Sergeant. It is the lowest form of non-commissioned officer.
Staff Sergeant insignia
(U.S. Army)
Staff Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Army, just above Sergeant and below Sergeant First Class, and is a non-commissioned officer.
Staff Sergeant insignia
(U.S. Marine Corps)
Staff Sergeant is the sixth enlisted rank in the U.S. Marine Corps, just above Sergeant and below Gunnery Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer.