Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

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Rodney J. McKinley, the current CMSAF
Rodney J. McKinley, the current CMSAF

The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Air Force. The holder of this rank and post represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the 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. The CMSAF is appointed by the Air Force Chief of Staff (AF/CC) and serves as the personal adviser to the Air Force 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.

The current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is Chief Rodney J. McKinley. He is the 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in the history of the U.S. Air Force.

CMSAF Chevron(2004-Nov – present)
CMSAF Chevron
(2004-Nov – present)
CMSAF Chevron(1994 – 2004-Oct)
CMSAF Chevron
(1994 – 2004-Oct)

On November 1, 2004, the CMSAF insignia was updated to include the Great Seal of the United States of America and two stars in the upper field. This puts the insignia in line with those of the Army and Marine Corps who have similar insignia to denote their senior enlisted servicemen. The laurel wreath around the star in the lower field remained unchanged to retain the legacy of the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force.

All Chief Master Sergeants, including the CMSAF, may also be referred to by the term "Chief."

CMSAF Tenure
Paul W. Airey 3 April 1967 – 31 July 1969
Donald L. Harlow 1 August 1969 – 30 September 1971
Richard D. Kisling 1 October 1971– 30 September 1973
Thomas N. Barnes 1 October 1973 – 31 July 1977
Robert D. Gaylor 1 August 1977 – 31 July 1979
James M. McCoy 1 August 1979 – 31 July 1981
Arthur L. Andrews 1 August 1981 – 31 July 1983
Sam E. Parish 1 August 1983 – 30 June 1986
James C. Binnicker 1 July 1986 – 31 July 1990
Gary R. Pfingston 1 August 1990 – 25 October 1994
David J. Campanale 26 October 1994 – 1 November 1996
Eric W. Benken 5 November 1996 – 30 July 1999
Frederick J. Finch 31 July 1999 – 28 June 2002
Gerald R. Murray 1 July 2002 – 29 June 2006
Rodney J. McKinley 30 June 2006 – Present

[1]

  1. ^ Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force. Air Force Historial Studies Office. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.

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U.S. military enlisted ranks
  E-1 E-2 E-3 E-4 E-5 E-6 E-7 E-8 E-9
Air Force: AB Amn A1C SrA SSgt TSgt MSgt SMSgt CMSgt - CCM - CMSAF
Army: PV1 PV2 PFC SPC - CPL SGT SSG SFC MSG - 1SG SGM - CSM - SMA
Marine Corps: Pvt PFC LCpl Cpl Sgt SSgt GySgt MSgt - 1stSgt MGySgt - SgtMaj - SgtMajMarCor
Navy: SR SA SN PO3 PO2 PO1 CPO SCPO MCPO - CMCPO - MCPON
Coast Guard: SR SA SN PO3 PO2 PO1 CPO SCPO MCPO - CMCPO - MCPOCG
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