James C. Binnicker

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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.

Chief Binnicker was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina, where he graduated from Aiken High School in 1956. He entered the Air Force in August 1957. His first assignment was to the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, as a life support specialist. His early years include tours in base and wing operations in Hawaii, North Dakota, Georgia, North Carolina, Vietnam, and Taiwan. He served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for 12th Air Force, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), and Headquarters Tactical Air Command (TAC). He also represented the Air Force as Senior Enlisted Advisor on the President's Commission on Military Compensation. In February 1985, Chief Binnicker was selected for the 33-year extended tenure program.

CMSAF Binnicker served as the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from August 1986 to June 1990.

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Preceded by Sam E. Parish

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 1986–1990

Succeeded by Gary R. Pfingston