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 senior enlisted advisor 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 James A. Roy. He is the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force in the history of the U.S. Air Force.
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 as "Chief".
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[edit] List of CMSAFs
 CMSAF Chevron (1967 – 1991) |
 CMSAF Chevron (1991 – Oct 2004) |
 CMSAF Chevron (Nov 2004 – present) |
[edit] See also
- Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Sergeant Major of the Army
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
[edit] References
- ^ "Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force". Air Force Historical Studies Office. https://www.airforcehistory.hq.af.mil/PoPTopics/cmsgt.htm. Retrieved on 2007-02-27.
[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 - 1stSgt | MGySgt - SgtMaj - SgtMajMarCor | |
| Navy: | SR | SA | SN | PO3 | PO2 | PO1 | CPO | SCPO - CMDCS | MCPO - CMDCM - FORCM - FLTCM - MCPON | |
| Coast Guard: | SR | SA | SN | PO3 | PO2 | PO1 | CPO | SCPO | MCPO - CMC - MCPOCG | |
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