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  First CMSAF earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Chief Airey was the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force, and is the first enlisted member to receive the AFA award.
Chief Airey said when he joined the armed service 65 years ago during World War II, he never believed he would some day be at the Senior NCO Academy receiving the Air Force Association's Lifetime Achievement Award.
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley, the current top Air Force enlisted Airman, said he was proud to be part of Chief Airey receiving the award.
www.dcmilitary.com /stories/112907/aviator_28020.shtml   (686 words)

  
  Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the United States Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.
Chief Murray is the 14th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_Master_Sergeant_of_the_Air_Force   (282 words)

  
 Chief Master Sergeant - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Chief Master Sergeant is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer.
All Chiefs are expected to serve as mentors for junior and mid-grade commissioned officers as well as noncommissioned officers and to serve as advisors to commanders and senior officers.
Until his retirement in 2003, CMS Norman Marous was the Air Force's longest serving Chief Master Sergeant, having served in the Air Force since 1962.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chief_Master_Sergeant   (284 words)

  
 United States Air Force   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The Department of the Air Force consists of the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force (SECAF), the Air Staff, and field units.
In 2004 the Chief of Staff of the Air Force was General (Gen) John P. Jumper.
In 1941, the Army Air Corps became the U.S. Army Air Force and the GHQ Air Force was redesignated the Air Force Combat Command.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/U/United-States-Air-Force.htm   (2039 words)

  
 News: Wall of Heroes honors first CMSAF, chief, airey, force : Cannon Connections
Later, the chief spent much of his time as a first sergeant until he was selected to become the chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
The chief master sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and representstheir interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
Chief Airey was unable to attend the ALS ceremony, but was represented by his close friend Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #8 Sam Parish.
www.cannonconnections.com /news/chief_699___article.html/airey_force.html   (742 words)

  
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The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Scholarship Program (formerly the CMSAF Richard D. Kisling Scholarships) was created in 1987 upon the death of the third CMSAF "Dick" Kisling.
The fund is governed by a committee appointed by the incumbent Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.
CMSAF (Retired) Sam Parish serves as the chairman of the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force Scholarship Fund Committee.
www.amf.org /cmsaf.htm   (308 words)

  
 Andrews - CMSAF   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Arthur "Bud" L. Andrews was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Verne Orr and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Charles A. Gabriel on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force.
Chief Andrews was born in Boston where he attended Cathedral of Holy Cross, Bancroft and Rice Public Schools, and the English High School.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Aug 1, 1981
www.chiefsgroup.org /andrews.htm   (511 words)

  
 15th CMSAF takes first look at space
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley greets Master Sgt. Michael Owen, 21st Security Force Squadron first sergeant, while visiting the Airman Leadership School at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. The chief visited the schoolhouse and Headquarters Air Force Space Command July 28.
Chief McKinley acknowledged the key to the challenges ahead for Airmen in a smaller force with a higher operations tempo is good leadership at all levels.
From his humble beginnings, Chief McKinley was appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position June 30 after having served as the command chief master sergeant for airlift, fighter and expeditionary wings, a numbered air force and finally Pacific Air Forces, Hickam AFB, Hawaii.
www.afspc.af.mil /news/story.asp?id=123024323   (915 words)

  
 Hilltop Times - Chief Finch retiring
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Jim Finch, shown here appearing before Congress, announced March 28 his plan to retire after more than 28 years of service, and nearly three years as the 13th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
Finch said all of the accomplishments made during his time as CMSAF were done through a team effort, and that he departs with the satisfaction of knowing that the Air Force is in better shape today than it was when he arrived.
He became the 13th CMSAF in August 1999, coming into the position after serving as the command chief master sergeant for Air Combat Command.
www.hilltoptimes.com /story.asp?edition=47&storyid=1134   (649 words)

  
 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray.(United States Air Force)(Biography) - U.S. Air Force Military ...
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray.(United States Air Force)(Biography)
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE AIR FORCE GERALD R. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, mo...
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1G1-126072612.html   (170 words)

  
 Former Air Force chief master sergeant dies | Stars and Stripes
Pfingston was the 10th chief master sergeant of the Air Force, serving as the highest enlisted airman from Aug. 1, 1990, until his retirement in 1994 after 32 years in the service.
As chief master sergeant of the Air Force he created the Career Field Education and Training Plan, three-level and seven-level technical schools for all career fields, and mandatory in-residence Professional Military Education schools.
Air Force officials said he remained involved with the service after retiring, speaking at Air Force Senior NCO Academy graduations and military schools.
www.stripes.com /article.asp?section=104&article=54548&archive=true   (268 words)

  
 Chief Airey
Establishing the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force had been opposed by some in the Air Force hierarchy, but in the end Airey won their respect and cooperation.
The installation ceremony for the first CMSAF was held on April 3, 1967, in the filled-to-capacity conference room of the Secretary of the Air Force.
In attendance were Chief of Staff McConnell, the deputy chiefs of staff, the Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy, and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps.
www.afa.org /magazine/Sept1997/0997airey.asp   (2804 words)

  
 Gary Coleman, Command Chief Master Sergeant for U.S. Air Force in Europe, Retires - Associated Content
As reported by the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force in Europe Command Chief Master Sergeant Gary G. Coleman announced his retirement during a retirement ceremony conducted by General William T. Hobbins.
The Chief's responsibilities included being the liaison between the commander and the enlisted men and women.
The Chief mentioned that looking at it now, he sees that the Air Force has improved over the year and accredits that to those currently serving.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/453985/gary_coleman_command_chief_master_sergeant.html   (700 words)

  
 Donald L. Harlow, Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Force
The second chief master sergeant of the Air Force, Donald L. Harlow, died at Arlington (Va.) Hospital June 18, 1997.
He was recalled to Air Force active duty in 1950 during the Korean War and remained on active duty until his retirement.
As the senior lobbyist for the Air Force Sergeants Association, he took his messages to the House of Representatives and Senate and was well known, as he had been in the Air Force, for getting results.
www.arlingtoncemetery.net /harlow.htm   (953 words)

  
 Hilltop Times - New enlisted chief reaches career goal
"Becoming chief master sergeant of the Air Force is a young airman's dream," said Chief Master Sgt. Gerald Murray, the newly selected 14th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
He became the PACAF command chief master sergeant in August 2001 and said it has been incredibly rewarding to serve with the men and women throughout the command.
The new chief master sergeant of the Air Force comes to the job having deployed during two contingencies since serving in Desert Storm, one as maintenance superintendent at Al Jaber, Kuwait, and the other as a command chief master sergeant at Sheikh Isa AB, Bahrain.
www.hilltoptimes.com /story.asp?edition=55&storyid=1364   (1188 words)

  
 AETC News Service   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In his travels, the chief frequently asks airmen on the job, "What do you do here?" He said he has found this simple question to be a good attitude checker.
Chief Gaylor entered the Air Force in September 1948 and served as a security policeman.
After 29 years on active duty, he was selected to serve as the 5th chief master sergeant of the Air Force from June 1977 until his retirement in July 1979.
www.aetc.randolph.af.mil /pa/AETCNS/Feb2002/02-049.htm   (668 words)

  
 US Air Force Military Biographies: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John P. McConnell on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force.
He was the first chief master sergeant appointed to this ultimate noncommissioned officer position and was selected from among 21 major air command nominees to become the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force.
Before he became chief master sergeant of the Air Force, he was assigned to the Air Defense Command's 4756th Civil Engineering Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., where he was the unit's first sergeant.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0RBE/is_2004_Annual/ai_n8564949   (419 words)

  
 United States Air Force Posture Statement - Home
Secretary Wynne is responsible for the affairs of the Department of the Air Force, including the organizing, training, equipping and providing for the welfare of its nearly 370,000 men and women on active duty, 180,000 members of the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve, 160,000 civilians, and their families.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government.
Chief McKinley is the 15th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
www.posturestatement.af.mil   (313 words)

  
 Finch - CMSAF   (Site not responding. Last check: )
FREDERICK J. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Jim Finch is Adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the U.S. Air Force on matters concerning the effective utilization, welfare and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force.
He is the 13th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Aug 2, 1999
www.chiefsgroup.org /finch.htm   (519 words)

  
 Chief entertains, enlightens
Chief Gaylor, the fifth CMSAF, was the guest speaker during the Master Sergeant Induction Ceremony Aug. 3.
Chief Gaylor, the fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force, was the guest speaker during the Senior NCO Induction ceremony here recently, but came early from his home in San Antonio to meet and speak with Airmen of all ranks.
Chief Gaylor has come a long way from his humble beginnings in a small town with a population of 880, and although he retired from the Air Force in 1979, he's been an active part of the Air Force ever since.
www.afspc.af.mil /news/story.asp?id=123064306   (447 words)

  
 CMSAF_Gerald_Murray   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Force development, physical fitness, balancing the force and taking care of the total force are high on the Air Force’s priority list, according to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gerald R. Murray.
Force Development: The Air Force as a whole is looking at ways to better develop leaders for the 21st century Air Force.
Chief Murray demonstrated that leadership in early January by leading 40 chiefs from the National Capital Region through the annual fitness assessment.
www.ncoausa.org /NCOA_Journal/Mar-Apr/CMSAF_Murray.htm   (882 words)

  
 First Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force to speak at POW/MIA ceremony today
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Paul Airey, who served in the Air Force for 27 years, became a prisoner of war in July 1944.
Chief Airey was on his 28th combat mission flying above oil refineries on the outskirts of Vienna, when his B-24 was hit and he was forced to jump out of the camera hatch, plummeting 18,000 feet by parachute.
As allied forces began to enter into Nazi Germany, he and thousands of other prisoners of war were forced to march 400 miles to another camp near Berlin.
www.hurlburt.af.mil /news/story.asp?id=123027177   (248 words)

  
 Fifth chief master sergeant of the Air Force visits Sheppard, mentors Airmen
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force (ret.) Robert Gaylor, who enlisted in 1948 speaks to an Airman while visiting Sheppard Air Force Base March 28.
Chief Gaylor said the next major change is what he calls "tribe," referring to the feeling of family and togetherness the Air Force now promotes.
Chief Gaylor said when he was a security policeman he had to turn his badge in every evening.
www.sheppard.af.mil /news/story.asp?id=123092695   (546 words)

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