Donald L. Harlow

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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.

Harlow was born in Waterville, Maine. In 1942, he graduated from Lawrence Academy at Groton. Months after graduation, in August 1942, Harlow entered military service. During World War II, he was assigned to the Army Air Corps. He attended Armament Ground School, where he became an instructor in the Aircraft Armament Ground School. He advanced to the rank of staff sergeant prior to his discharge from active duty in February, 1946. He then became a member of the Air Force Reserve. In August 1950, during the Korean War, Harlow was recalled to active duty. He was promoted to CMSgt in April 1963 after a total of 16 years active duty. He was Sergeant Major for Headquarters, U.S. European Command and the Sergeant Major for the Office of the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff.

CMSAF Harlow served as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from August 1969 to September 1971. He died on June 18, 1997.

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Preceded by Paul W. Airey

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 1969–1971

Succeeded by Richard D. Kisling