staffsergeant

staff sergeant n.

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a. Abbr. SSG A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Army that is above sergeant and below sergeant first class.

b. Abbr. SSgt A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Air Force that is above senior airman and below technical sergeant.

c. Abbr. SSgt A noncommissioned rank in the U.S. Marine Corps that is above sergeant and below gunnery sergeant.

2. One who holds the rank of staff sergeant.

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