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We dedicate this page to our Fallen Chiefs who have unselfishly given of themselves in the protection of our FREEDOM through their service to their country and the United States Armed Forces.  

“Chiefs…Our word is our bond.”

Air Force mourns loss of the first CMSAF #1

When CMSAF Paul Airey took office on 1 Apr 1967 as the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, that was the best thing that ever happened for the enlisted force. Chief Airey set the bar and the standard for those who followed him in the position. The love and the dedication he had for the Air Force will live on in the Airmen who serve today and those that will follow them. Chief Airey was a good friend to me personally and he had a great impact on my life during my active duty time as well as in retirement. He always used to tell me that the two biggest problems he faced as CMSAF were Promotions and Assignments. He faced them head on they became nonexistent. Chief Paul, we will miss you and you will be in our hearts forever. Rest in peace my friend.

Chief George Moses
President of the McClellan Chiefs Group
North Highlands, CA

 

Click on PDF icon on the right to download an article written in AFRNS about
CMSAF Airey.

 

Posted 12 March 2009

CMSgt Glenn B. Fullum--Born 1936 and passed away this year. Oftentimes one hears the comment that a person is a Chief's Chief. I am not sure what that signifies but Chief Glenn Fullum was an Airman's Chief. That means he took care of the Airmen throughout his career. One could always find the Chief on the flightline, day or night, making sure the troops were being cared for. Chief Fullum was selected under the old 33 year program but unlike many other Chiefs who chose to retire prior to that time, he served the full 33 years on active duty. One of his greatest achievements occured in 1972 when he was selected as one of the Twelve Outstanding Airmen in the Air Force, while he was stationed at McChord AFB, WA as a SMSgt. When one considers how many active duty personnel we had on board during that time frame, that honor is reserved for only the "Creme de la Creme". Chief Fullum was one of a kind. He touched the lives of many of us and we will always remember him. Rest in peace my friend.

CMSgt George Moses

Posted 25 June 2009


Posted 16 May 2009

 I met Chief Centolella only by communications when trying to locate ex members of 551st Electronics Maintenance Squadron for a reunion. Ray was blind and had to have niece do communications for him. He was already in Army Air Corps as a Radio Operator on B-18 when WWII started he transitioned to the more modern Bombers of WWII. He was at Ottis AFB from 1955-1963 where he was NCOIC of Communications/Navaids maintenance in 551st then moved on to ADC Headquarters from 1963-1967. He retired with over 30 years service.

MSgt Jack R. Kerr USAF (Retired)


CMSgt Ret. Don Wilson Hamilton passed away Monday, March 16, 2009, from lung disease. With great pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force for 31 years, was a decorated veteran of many wars, and was a founding member of the AMMO Chiefs Association.

He was married to his wife, the former Grace Foulds of Romford, Essex, England, for 44 years. They have three children, Denise D’Amore of Dade City, Florida; Gary Hamilton of Baldwinsville, New York; and Debbie Miller of Kathleen, Georgia. They also have 11 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter.

He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family.

Posted 17 March 2009




Chief Marcel-Henri Joseph Claing was a great Chief. He retired in 1982 after serving his country for over 32 years on active duty.
His passion was mentoring young enlisted troops and he did it with great efficiency. Chief Claing was very active in the Air Force
Sergeants Association and he served as President, Division 13, State of CA for 4 yrs; also a lifetime member of the NCOA and the
VFW. He was a member of our McClellan Chiefs Group from its inception in 1985 and was involved in many of our activities in the Group. Chief Claing was a giant of a man and he will be sorely missed by all those who knew him and whose lives he touched.

Rest in peace, my friend.

Chief George Moses (USAF Retired)
President of the McClellan Chiefs Group




I love you Grandpa

I loved him very much. Iwill miss him.he was a good Chief, man, and grandfather to me. This is for you grandpa. I miss you wherever you are please remember that Nicole loves you and will be with you forever.

Sincerely,
Nicole Ivinita Cojo
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Your Grand daughter

Posted 20 Febuary 2008

Barbara S, Hegelien loving wife of CMSgt Al Hegelein,
of our McClellan Chiefs Group, passed away on
January 29, 2008.

Barb was not only a strong supporter of her husband
during his military career but she also continued to
support him in his activities with the McClellan Chiefs
Group and the RAO (Retiree Activity Office
upon his retirement from the Air Force.

Posted 9 February 2008

How You Spend Your Dash


I read of a man who stood to speak
At the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on his tombstone
From the beginning to the end.

He noticed that first was the date of birth
And read the following date with tears
But he said what mattered most of all
Was the DASH between those years.

For the DASH represents all of the time
That he spent alive on earth
And now only those who loved him
Know what that little line is worth.

It matters not how much we own
The house, the cars, the cash
What matters is how we live and love
And how we spent our DASH.

So think about this long and hard,
Are there things you'd like to change
For you never know how much time is left
That can still be arranged

If we could just slow down enough
And consider what's true and real
And always try to understand
Just how other people feel.

And be less quick to anger
And show appreciation more
And love the people in our lives
Like we never loved before.

Let's treat each other with respect
And always wear a smile
Remembering that this special
DASH will only last a little while.

And when your eulogy is being read
With you life's actions to rehash
Would you be proud of the things they say
About how you spent your DASH.

This poem posted here with the expressed permission
of © Linda's Lyrics. Reproduction of this poem is
prohibited without the sole permission of Linda's Lyrics...

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Arranging for their Last Parade

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