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17 Cards in this Set
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-Served as an aerial gunner on B-24 bombers in WWII
-Was held prisoner by the Germans -Awarded the Legion of Merit during Korean conflict -Spent 12 years as a first sergeant -Helped create WAPS |
CMSAF Paul W. Airey
First CMSAF (April 1967- July 1969) |
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-Worked to help support his mother and pay tuition prior too being drafted into the Army Air Corps
-Became an armament and gunnery instructor -Was discharged from active duty in 1946 -Was recalled to active duty during the Korean War -Held various positions in the personnel career field with increasing responsibilities -Focused on resolving racial tensions, assignment concerns and promotion problems -Was known for a no-nonsense approach and ability to listen |
CMSAF Donald L. Harlow
Second CMSAF (August 1969- September 1971) |
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-Grew up on an Iowa farm during the Great Depression and dust bowl years
-Served in the personnel career field -Was in the first group of Air Force personnel to become SMSgt and CMSgt Focused on increasing opportunities for NCO professional development -Nicknamed "the GI's man in Washington" |
CMSAF Richard D. Kisling
Third CMSAF (October 1971- September 1973) |
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-First African-American to serve in the highest enlisted post of any military service
-Learned flight engineering from a friend and flew resupply and medical evacuation missions -Accumulated 750 flight hours over enemy territory and earned the Air Medal -Had his tenure as CMSAF extended for an unprecedented two years -Broke down barriers for women in the Air Force -Worked to ensure equality among the ranks and races Established the service's commitment to EPME for all Airmen |
CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes
Fourth CMSAF (October 1973- July 1977) |
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-Enlisted to travel and learn a skill
-Advanced to MSgt with only seven years and seven months of service -Was an instructor at basic training and the NCOA -Educated the force on the hazards of substance abuse (SA) -Addressed low morale, weak military public image, quality of life and prejudices against minorities and women |
CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor
Fifth CMSAF (August 1977- July 1979) |
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-Previously considered a vocation in the priesthood
-Held many positions in PME and military training -Was selected as one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 1974 -Worked to improve recruiting and retention rates -Enhanced the PME system -The Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) was instituted during his tour as CMSAF |
CMSAF James M. McCoy
Sixth CMSAF (August 1979- July 1981) |
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-Enlisted out of patriotism and a desire to expand
-Served nearly 14 years in the military police force, including as an investigator -Focused on cultural change within the Air Force -Traveled extensively out of the belief that the CMSAF must know issues firsthand |
CMSAF Arthur L. "Bud" Andrews
Seventh CMSAF (August 1981- July 1983) |
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-Trained as a ground weather equipment operator and weather observer
-Was the youngest 7-level in his career field -Was a member of the first SNCOA class -Became Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) for US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) in 1977 -Was a straight shooter who told people what they needed to know rather than what they wanted to hear -Obtained approval for the first functional badges for uniforms -Obtained approval for the John Levitow Award for each level of PME -Established the First Sergeant of the Year program Air Force-wide |
CMSAF Sam E. Parish
Eighth CMSAF (August 1983- June 1986) |
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-Wanted to bee a pilot but was disqualified from flight school because of high frequency hearing loss
-Set his sights on becoming CMSAF while serving in Vietnam -Served as a First Sergeant and Base Sergeant Major at Seymour Johnson AFB -Was the sole enlisted member on the President's Commission on Military Compensation -Created the EPR and performance feedback systems -Believed giving more responsibility to Airmen would attract and retain higher quality people |
CMSAF James C. Binnicker
Ninth CMSAF (July 1986- July 1990) |
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-Played minor league baseball before enlisting in the Air Force
-Served as an aircraft mechanic and military training Instructor (TI) -Took part in the first Ability to Survive and Operate (ATSO) exercise in a chemical environment -Worked to avoid involuntary separations during the Air Force downsizing -Created enlisted career paths and milestones similar to the officer career model |
CMSAF Gary R. Pfingston
Tenth CMSAF (August 1990- October 1994) |
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-Credits his supervisors at his first base with turning his attitude around
- Sought challenges throughout his career -Completed several tours in support of B-52 Arc Light missions in Southeast Asia -Successfully fought a proposed reduction in retirement pay -Gave each Airman an individual room in the dormitory -Advised Airmen to be honest and keep their promises |
CMSAF David J. Campanale
Eleventh CMSAF (October 1994- November 1996) |
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-Served during Operation Joint Endeavor in Bosnia
-Crafted the NCO Professional Development Seminar -Led numerous quality-of-life initiatives -Focused on fundamental discipline, getting back to the basics and changing the Air Force culture to meet new expeditionary requirements -Developed Warrior Week in basic training -Changed the curriculum at the First Sergeant Academy to focus on deployments |
CMSAF Eric W. Beneken
Twelfth CMSAF (November 1996- August 1999) |
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-Began his career in the "bomb dumps" as a missile maintenance crew chief
-Helped develop a correspondence version of the NCO Preparatory Course -Restructured the PME program from four to three levels -Implemented the procedures to create the Airman Leadership School (ALS) and allow MSgts to attend SNCOA -Streamlined the CCM selection process and gave commanders more flexibility -Believed future-focused leaders were vital and ensured their development |
CMSAF Frederick J. "Jim" Finch
Thirteenth CMSAF (August 1999- June 2002) |
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-Was promoted to SrA Below the Zone (BTZ)
-Was often recognized for performance and leadership -Played a key role as the combat turn director in Desert Shield and Desert Storm, garnering a Bronze Star -Refocused BMT and PME toward expeditionary combat principles -Developed a new physical fitness program -Balanced the enlisted force structure |
CMSAF Gerald R. Murray
Fourteenth CMSAF (July 2002- June 2006) |
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-Served as a medical technician and aircraft maintenance specialist
-Served as a CCM -Helped improve the Enlisted Evaluation System (EES), leading to the first major changes to performance feedback report forms since 1990 -Encouraged Airmen to earn their CCAF degree earlier in their career -Advocated "American Airman" spirit, leading to creation of the Airman's Creed, codifying core Air Force beliefs and articulating the warrior ethos -Helped create the Enlisted Heroes Walk and the return of enlisted collar brass and Good Conduct Medal -Pursued improvements in Airman health and fitness, wounded warrior care, spousal emplyment opportunities, and housing |
CMSAF Rodney J. McKinley
Fifteenth CMSAF (June 2006- June 2009) |
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-Entered the Air Force as a heavy equipment operator and served in civil engineer positions
-Served as a CCM at wing, NAF and unified COCOM levels, and was the USPACOM Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) -Focused on preparing Airmen for operations with joint and coalition forces, and developing Airmen through education, training and experience -Emphasized the importance of improved Distance learning (DL) opportunities, as well as closing the PME gap after ALS -Helped build a culture of resiliency within Airmen and their families |
CMSAF James A. Roy
Sixteenth CMSAF (June 2009- January 2013) |
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-Entered the Air Force as an air traffic controller
-Served as CCM at task force, wing, NAF and MAJCOM levels -Most recently served as the CCM for AETC |
CMSAF James A. Cody
Seventeenth and current CMSAF |