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The History of the Air Force Chief Master Sergeant

Old CMSgt Stripes
1959-1997

New CMSgt Stripes
1999-Present

The reason for the lag between 1997 and 1999 from the original CMSgt Stripes to the
new CMSgt stripes is because it was optional to wear either the original or new stripes from
1997 to 1999. Then in 1999 the new stripes were required to be worn by the CMSgt.

CHARTER CHIEF HALL OF FAME

This list is actually 11"x14" so I have made it possible for you to
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format so you can either read it on your screen or print ir out.

The list above is strictly a representation of the actial list. When you print this Pdf document be sure under Page Scaling that you check "FIT TO PRINTABLE AREA" so you can fit the entire document on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. If you can print 11"x14" documents leave this Page Scaling setting at NONE.

Download a listing of Charter Chiefs by Command HERE!

Chief Master Sergeants Of The Air Force Past & Present

1st CMSAF (1967-1969)	2nd CMSAF (1969-1971)	3rd CMSAF 1971-1973)	4th CMSAF (1973-1977)

1st CMSAF Paul W. Airey (Deceased) March 11, 2009)	2nd CMSAF Donald L.Harlow (Deceased) June 18, 1997)	3rd CMSAF Richard D. Kisling (Deceased) November 3, 1985)	4th CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes (Deceased) March 17, 2003)
5th CMSAF (1977-1979)	6th CMSAF (1979-1981)	7th CMSAF (1981-1983)	8th CMSAF (1983-1986)

5th CMSAF Robert D. Gaylor	6th CMSAF James M. McCoy	7th CMSAF Arthur L. Andrews (Deceased) October 26, 1996	8th CMSAF Sam E. Parish
9th CMSAF (1986-1990)	10th CMSAF (1990-1994)	11th CMSAF (1994-1996)	12th CMSAF (1996-1999)

9th CMSAF James C. Binnicker	10th CMSAF Gary R. Pfingston (Deceased) June 25, 2007	11th CMSAF David J. Campanale	12th CMSAF Eric W. Benken
13th CMSAF (1999-2002)	14th CMSAF (2002-2005)	15th CMSAF (2006-2009)	16th CMSAF (2009-2012)

13th CMSAF Fredrick J. "Jim" Finch	14th CMSAF Gerald R. Murray	15th CMSAF Rodney J. McKinley	16th CMSAF James A. Roy
BIO'S OF ALL CHIEF MASTER SERGEANTS OF THE AIR FORCE HERE...
The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership and, as such, provides direction for enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the personal advisor to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, moral, proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.

“Chiefs…Our word is our bond.”