Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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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 AF/CC 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 U.S. Air Force.
(2004-Nov – present)
(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 | 1967 Apr. – 1969 July |
| Donald L. Harlow | 1969 Aug. – 1971 Sep. |
| Richard D. Kisling | 1971 Oct. – 1973 Sep. |
| Thomas N. Barnes | 1973 Oct. – 1977 Nov. |
| Robert D. Gaylor | 1977 Aug. – 1979 July |
| James M. McCoy | 1979 Aug. – 1981 July |
| Arthur L. Andrews | 1981 Aug. – 1983 Nov. |
| Sam E. Parish | 1983 Aug. – 1986 June |
| James C. Binnicker | 1986 July – 1990 July |
| Gary R. Pfingston | 1990 Aug. – 1994 Oct. |
| David J. Campanale | 1994 Oct. – 1996 Nov. |
| Eric W. Benken | 1996 Nov. – 1999 July |
| Frederick J. Finch | 1999 July – 2002 July |
| Gerald R. Murray | 2002 July – 2006 June |
| Rodney J. McKinley | 2006 June – Present |
[edit] External links
- Air Force Print News: New CMSAF insignia debuts 1 Nov 2004
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| 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 - 1st Sgt | MGySgt - SgtMaj - SMOMC |
| 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 |
