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Encyclopedia > Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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. Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 493 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2394 × 2910 pixel, file size: 1. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 493 × 599 pixelsFull resolution (2394 × 2910 pixel, file size: 1. ... Rodney J. McKinley is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. ... A non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), also known as an NCO or Noncom, is an enlisted member of an armed force who has been given authority by a commissioned officer. ... USAF redirects here. ... In military service, an enlisted rank is generally any rating below that of a commissioned officer. ... The Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (CSAF) serves as the senior uniformed United States Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training, and equipage of more than 700,000 active-duty, National Guard, Reserve, and civilian forces serving in the United States and overseas. ... The Secretary of the Air Force is the civilian head of the United States Department of the Air Force, a component organization of the Department of Defense. ...


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. 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. ... For a particular Air Force, see List of air forces. ... Rodney J. McKinley is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. ...

CMSAF Chevron
(2004-Nov – present)
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. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (988x1497, 17 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (988x1497, 17 KB)Image obtained from [1] and licensed under public domain. ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Obverse The Great Seal of the United States is used to authenticate certain documents issued by the United States government. ... Sergeant Major of the Army insignia (U.S. Army) Sergeant Major of the Army flag (U.S. Army) The Sergeant Major of the Army is a unique rank in the United States Army. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ...


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

CMSAF Tenure
Paul W. Airey 3 April 196731 July 1969
Donald L. Harlow 1 August 196930 September 1971
Richard D. Kisling 1 October 197130 September 1973
Thomas N. Barnes 1 October 197331 July 1977
Robert D. Gaylor 1 August 197731 July 1979
James M. McCoy 1 August 197931 July 1981
Arthur L. Andrews 1 August 198131 July 1983
Sam E. Parish 1 August 198330 June 1986
James C. Binnicker 1 July 198631 July 1990
Gary R. Pfingston 1 August 199025 October 1994
David J. Campanale 26 October 19941 November 1996
Eric W. Benken 5 November 199630 July 1999
Frederick J. Finch 31 July 199928 June 2002
Gerald R. Murray 1 July 200230 June 2006
Rodney J. McKinley 1 July 2006 – Present

[1] Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul W. Airey was the first Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer (NCO) position, selected from among 21 Major Command (MAJCOM) nominees. ... is the 93rd day of the year (94th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Donald W. Harlow was the second Chief Master Sergeant, appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1969 (number) 1969 (movie) 1969 (Stargate SG-1) episode. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Richard D. Kisling was the third Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the song by James Blunt, see 1973 (song). ... Thomas N. Barnes (1930-March 17, 2003) CMsgt, USAF (RET) the fourth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first and to date only African-American. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... Arthur L. Andrews Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Arthur L. Bud Andrews was the seventh Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest Non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... AUGUST 25 1981 US Marine Sean Vance is Born on the 25th of August {ear nav|1981}} Year 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... Official Portrait of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Sam E. Parish was the eighth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest Non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Jimi Hendrix song, see 1983. ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James C. Binnicker was the ninth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest Non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Gary R. Pfingston was the tenth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest Non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the year. ... is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... is the 299th day of the year (300th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1994 (MCMXCIV) The year 1994 was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by the United Nations. ... is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Eric W. Benken was the twelfth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer (NCO) position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 309th day of the year (310th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 211th day of the year (212th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Frederick J. Jim Finch was the thirteenth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position in the United States Air Force. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... is the 179th day of the year (180th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Gerald R. Murray Gerald R. Murray is the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 181st day of the year (182nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Rodney J. McKinley is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. ... is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

References

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

Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 58th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

See Also

Sergeant Major of the Army insignia (U.S. Army) Sergeant Major of the Army flag (U.S. Army) The Sergeant Major of the Army is a unique rank in the United States Army. ... Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard (MCPOCG) is a unique non-commisioned rank in the United States Coast Guard. ... This article is about a military rank and position. ... Good conduct variation Master Chief Petty Officer insignia Master Chief Petty Officer is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Navy, just above Senior Chief Petty Officer, and is a non-commissioned officer. ...

External links

  • Air Force Print News: New CMSAF insignia debuts 1 Nov 2004
This chart displays the United States Air Force officer rank insignia. ... The chart below represents the U.S. Air Force current enlisted rank insignia. ... The Air Force Specialty Code (AFSC) is an alphanumeric code used by the United States Air Force to identify an Air Force Specialty (AFS). ... The mission of the Judge Advocate Generals Department is to provide professional legal services needed to accomplish the mission of the United States Air Force and maintain the highest degree of effectiveness and readiness. ... The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA or Air Force),[1] located immediately north of Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado, United States, is an institution for the undergraduate education of officers for the United States Air Force. ... Civil Air Patrol Corporate seal The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force (USAF). ... The United States Air Force uniform is the standardized military dress worn by members of the United States Air Force. ... Awards and decorations of the United States Air Force are military decorations which are issued by the Department of the Air Force to Air Force service members and members of other military branches serving under Air Force commands. ... // Badges of the United States Air Force are military awards authorized by the United States Air Force that signify USAF aeronautical ratings or qualification in several career fields, and also serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments. ... This list of military aircraft of the United States includes prototype, pre-production and operational types. ... [1] The United States Air Force became a separate military service on September 18, 1947, with the implementation of the National Security Act of 1947. ... The United States Army Air Service was a forerunner of the United States Air Force. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles accessible from a disambiguation page. ... The United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) was the aviation component of the United States Army primarily during World War II. The title of Army Air Forces succeeded the prior name of Army Air Corps in June 1941 during preparation for expected combat in what came to be known as... The U.S. Air Force is the official song of the United States Air Force. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... The flag of the United States Air Force consists of the coat of arms, 13 white stars and the Air Force Seal, on a blue background. ... The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is the official national museum of the United States Air Force and is located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, in Riverside, Ohio, just east of Dayton. ... The United States Air Force Memorial is a sculpture in progress in Arlington, Virginia and designed by American architect James Ingo Freed with the firm Pei Cobb Freed and Partners Architects LLP for United States Air Force Memorial Foundation. ... For the current aircraft, see Boeing VC-25. ... The Thunderbirds are the Air Demonstration Squadron of the U.S. Air Force, based at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, Nevada. ... An editor has expressed a concern that the subject of the article does not satisfy the notability guideline or one of the following guidelines for inclusion on Wikipedia: Biographies, Books, Companies, Fiction, Music, Neologisms, Numbers, Web content, or several proposals for new guidelines. ...

  Results from FactBites:
 
First CMSAF earns Lifetime Achievement Award (686 words)
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.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (282 words)
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.
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