Former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul Airey shakes the hands of senior enlisted leaders during the first Senior Enlisted Leader Summit as he departs the session July 26, 2007, at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex, Ala. Chief Airey passed away March 11, 2009, and was the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force. He participated in the CMSAF panel where he discussed issues affecting Airmen during the summit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Lee Roberts)