James M. McCoy

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James M. McCoy was the sixth Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest Non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force.

Chief McCoy was born in Creston, Iowa, and graduated from Maur Hill High School in Atchison, Kansas in 1948. After attending St. Benedict's College in Atchinson and St. Ambrose College in Davenport, Iowa, he entered the US Air Force in January 1951. After basic military training, Chief McCoy served with the Air Defense Command as a radar operator and instructor until 1956. His many assignments include positions in military training, professional military education, and personnel. In March 1973, he graduated from the first class of the US Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy at Gunter Air Force Station, Alabama. He was also selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 1974. He was assigned to bases in Texas, Indiana, Louisiana, Nebraska, Hawaii, and the Philippine Islands. In March 1975, Chief McCoy became Strategic Air Command's first Senior Enlisted Advisor.

CMSAF McCoy served in the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from August 1979 to July 1981.

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[edit] Succession

Preceded by Robert D. Gaylor

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 1979–1981

Succeeded by Arthur L. Andrews