Chief McKinley bows out Published July 2, 2009 SAN ANTONIO (AFNS) -- After more than 30 years of service, the Air Force's top enlisted leader said his goodbyes to fellow Airmen in a June 30 ceremony in Washington, D.C. Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley told the gathered throng that his father took him and two friends to the Military Entrance Processing Station that day 35 years ago. "I had never flown in an aircraft and didn't fully understand the significance of how my life was changing. The Vietnam War was winding down and it was still unpopular to wear a military uniform," Chief McKinley said. In his speech, the 15th CMSAF said he was humbled by the opportunity to serve as the enlisted voice. "I always do my very best at whatever job I have," he said. Read the full text of the speech in the information section.