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Rodney J. McKinley, the current CMSAF


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 Air Force 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 Chief Rodney J. McKinley. He is the 15th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in the history of the U.S. Air Force.

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CMSAF Chevron
(2004-Nov – present)
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CMSAF Chevron
(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. Airey3 April 1967 – 31 July 1969
Donald L. Harlow1 August 1969 – 30 September 1971
Richard D. Kisling1 October 1971– 30 September 1973
Thomas N. Barnes1 October 1973 – 31 July 1977
Robert D. Gaylor1 August 1977 – 31 July 1979
James M. McCoy1 August 1979 – 31 July 1981
Arthur L. Andrews1 August 1981 – 31 July 1983
Sam E. Parish1 August 1983 – 30 June 1986
James C. Binnicker1 July 1986 – 31 July 1990
Gary R. Pfingston1 August 1990 – 25 October 1994
David J. Campanale26 October 1994 – 1 November 1996
Eric W. Benken5 November 1996 – 30 July 1999
Frederick J. Finch31 July 1999 – 28 June 2002
Gerald R. Murray1 July 2002 – 30 June 2006
Rodney J. McKinley1 July 2006 – Present
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References

1. ^ [https://www.airforcehistory.hq.af.mil/PoPTopics/cmsgt.htm Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force]. Air Force Historical Studies Office. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.

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Navy:SRSASNPO3PO2PO1CPOSCPOMCPO - CMCPO - MCPON
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Chief Master Sergeant (CMSgt) is the ninth, and highest, enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, just above Senior Master Sergeant, and is a non-commissioned officer. The official term of address is Chief Master Sergeant or Chief.
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Rodney J. McKinley is the current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force.

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CMSAF McKinley represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American
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Paul Wesley Airey (born 1923) was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown and Air Force Chief of Staff General John P. McConnell on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the United States Air Force.
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Donald L. Harlow was the second Chief Master Sergeant, appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force.

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Donald L. Harlow was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Robert C.
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Richard D. Kisling was the third Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest non-commissioned officer position in the United States Air Force.

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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Richard D. Kisling was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Robert C.
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Thomas N. Barnes (1930-March 17, 2003) CMsgt, USAF (RET) the fourth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first and to date only African-American.

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