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David J. Campanale
Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force
David J. Campanale (born October 7, 1952) is a retired Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force who served as the 11th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1994 to 1996.
Early life
Campanale was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, on October 7, 1952. He graduated from North High School and entered the United States Air Force in October 1970[citation needed] .
Military career
Campanale completed technical training as an aircraft maintenance specialist at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. In February 1971, he was assigned as a B-52 Stratofortress crew chief in the 2nd Organization Maintenance Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. While there, he completed three successive tours at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of B-52 Operation Arc Light missions in Southeast Asia. His career included tours at bases in Indiana, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Nebraska. He served as Senior Enlisted Advisor to the 93rd Bomb Wing, Castle Air Force Base, California; and Air
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
Senior enlisted member of the US Air Force
The chief master sergeant of the Air Force (acronym: CMSAF) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Air Force. The holder of this rank and position of office represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force, unless an enlisted airman is serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman. The CMSAF 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 20th chief master sergeant of the Air Force is Chief David A. Flosi, who assumed the role on 8 March 2024.[4][5][6]
The chief master sergeant of the Air Force is designated as a spe
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Preface
CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright
Fifty years ago, our Air Force made a significant step forward. Our senior leaders recognized the need for an enlisted voice on the headquarters staff and, after a significant vetting and interview process, selected Chief Master Sergeant Paul Airey to fill this role. Paul Airey became the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on April 3, 1967.
I invite you to read through the interviews with the 17 Airmen who have served in the position since and reflect on their stories. I expect you will discover your own story in these pages. I hope you’ll also find insight into the issues we’ve faced over time and inspiration in the challenges we’ve overcome.
The Enlisted Force
The Airmen who come to work with stripes on their sleeves have served as the backbone of the Air Force for several generations.
An Unfinished Journey
The birth and evolution of the Air Force Enlisted Professional Military Education paralleled the increasing trends for postsecondary education.
CMSAF
A Brief History
Two decades after the US Air Force became a sepa
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