staff sergeant

staff sergeant
1. a noncommissioned officer in the Army ranking above sergeant and below sergeant first class.

2. a noncommissioned officer in the Air Force ranking above sergeant and below technical sergeant.

3. a noncommissioned officer in the Marine Corps ranking above sergeant and below gunnery sergeant.

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