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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 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.
The current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is Gerald R. Murray. He was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002. Chief Murray is the 14th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
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. 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.
| Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Paul W. Airey | Apr. 1967 - Jul. 1969 |
| Donald L. Harlow | Aug. 1969 - Sep. 1971 |
| Richard D. Kisling | Oct. 1971 - Sep. 1973 |
| Thomas N. Barnes | Oct. 1973 - Nov. 1977 |
| Robert D. Gaylor | Aug. 1977 - Jul. 1979 |
| James M. McCoy | Aug. 1979 - Jul. 1981 |
| Arthur L. Andrews | Aug. 1981 - Nov. 1983 |
| Sam E. Parish | Aug. 1983 - Jun. 1986 |
| James C. Binnicker | Jul. 1986 - Jul. 1990 |
| Gary R. Pfingston | Aug. 1990 - Oct. 1994 |
| David J. Campanale | Oct. 1994 - Nov. 1996 |
| Eric W. Benken | Nov. 1996 - Jul. 1999 |
| Frederick J. Finch | Jul. 1999 - Jul. 2001 |
| Gerald R. Murray | Jul. 2002 - present |
External links
- Air Force Print News: New CMSAF insignia debuts 1 Nov 2004
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