Military cat, known as Pizza Cat and Queen of the Deid, ‘purrmoted’ to ‘Senior Meowster Sergeant’
“Perhaps in 2029, maybe she’ll compete for chief,” an Air Force spokesperson said.
Mason Reed 
There is a new ranking officer at a U.S. military base in the Middle East, and she has a serious appetite for snacks. As reported by Task & Purpose, the local feline celebrity known as Pizza Cat has officially been “purrmoted” to the rank of Senior Meowster Sergeant.
Meet the Queen of the Deid
You might know her as the “Queen of the Deid,” a title earned by her constant presence near the Pizza Hut at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. With a massive social media following, this black, brown, and white tabby has become a symbol of morale for the troops stationed there. According to reports, the base's policy strictly prohibits petting animals for safety reasons, but that hasn't stopped her from maintaining her friendly status among the service members.
A Decade of Service
Pizza Cat is estimated to be over 10 years old, having called the base home for about a decade. To celebrate her service, Brig. Gen. Dan Clayton—who was concluding his tenure as leader of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing at the Qatar installation—signed a formal certificate of promotion on June 1.
The Official Certificate
The tongue-in-cheek certificate, which has been making rounds on social media, officially recognizes the feline's contribution to the installation:
“United States Aire Furce Certificate of Purrmotion: This is to certify that Pizza Cat has been selected for promotion to the rank of Senior Meowster Sergeant. The U.S. Aire Furce has placed special trust and confidence in the patriotism, integrity, and abilities of Pizza Cat. In view of these special qualities and her demonstrated potential to serve in the higher grade, she is promoted to the rank of Senior Meowster Sergeant in the U.S. Aire Furce.”
So, what is next for the base’s most famous resident? According to Air Force spokesperson Lt. Col. Frank Hartnett, the sky—or perhaps the next rank—is the limit. As 205focus.com notes, Hartnett mentioned, “Perhaps in 2029, maybe she’ll compete for chief.”
