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Airey memorial service celebrates life of AF hero

The centerpiece of the memorial service for the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Paul W. Airey, rests in the center of the base chapel sanctuary at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., March 16. In front of the painted portrait of the Chief rested a solitary service cap facing forward to the audience. More than 500 people were in attendance for the memorial service. (U.S. Air Force photo/Susan Trahan)

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Airey memorial service celebrates life of AF hero

Brig. Gen. Darryl Roberson, 325th Fighter Wing commander, makes his way to the entrance of the Tyndall Air Force Base Chapel March 16 where a memorial service for the first Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Paul W. Airey, was held. He is flanked on either side by formations of Airmen from the Tyndall Paul W. Airey NCO Academy. Chief Airey spent 27 years in the Air Force, obtaining the rank of Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force April 3, 1967. He retired Aug. 1, 1970 and died March 11, 2009. He was 85 years old. (U.S. Air Force photo/Susan Trahan)

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Air Force Mourns the Loss of First Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. Chief Airey held the top enlisted from April 3, 1967 to July 31, 1969. During his tenure he worked to change loan establishments charging exorbitant rates outside the air base gates and to improve low retention during the Vietnam Conflict. Chief Airey also led a team that laid the foundation for the Weighted Airman Promotion System, a system that has stood the test of time and which is still in use today. He also advocated for an Air Force-level Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy. Chief Airey retired August 1, 1970. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Cyndi Smith)

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Chief McKinley 'schools' Senior NCO Academy instructors

Instructors from the Senior NCO Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex play a game of basketball against Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley and other chief master sergeants Feb. 25 at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex in Alabama. Chief McKinley's team defeated the Senior NCO Academy instructors in the early-morning game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Moorman)

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Chief McKinley 'schools' Senior NCO Academy instructors

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley prepares to make a shot during a basketball game Feb. 25 at Maxwell Air Force Base's Gunter Annex in Alabama. Chief McKinley and other chief master sergeants played against instructors at the Senior NCO Academy in the early-morning game. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Moorman)

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Airman's Roll Call: Enlisted promotion process

This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the enlisted promotion process, and key information on how Airmen can use to prepare for their next promotion. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration)

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CMSAF visits Armed Forces Retirement Home

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley greets Army veteran Ronald Eskridge at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. The chief and his entire staff visited the home Nov. 10 to honor the veterans there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb)

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CMSAF visits Armed Forces Retirement Home

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley shares a laugh with Navy veteran Bill Palmer at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. The chief and his entire staff visited the home Nov. 10 to honor the veterans there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb)

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CMSAF visits Armed Forces Retirement Home

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley talks with Air Force veteran Larry Friesel at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington D.C. The chief and his entire staff visited the home Nov. 10 to honor the veterans there. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb)

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'Perspective' focuses on reconstruction teams

In the newest "Enlisted Perspective," Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley discusses how Airmen have taken on new roles in the joint fight in the global war on terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/J. Luke Borland)

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You can do one more!

At Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley does 20 leg-lifts as he takes a moment to workout with contractor Troy McClure at the base fitness center Oct. 8. Chief McKinley's three-day visit marks his first trip to Minot AFB as CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kelly Timney)

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Top enlisted Airman visits Creech Airmen

Master Sgt. Chris Vanderbilt (left) Senior Airman Jared Kehoe (right) and Staff Sgt. Bobby Vivar (seated) show Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley MQ-1 Predator training operations Oct. 7 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Sergeant Vanderbilt is the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron operations superintendent, Airman Kehoe is an 11th RS sensor operator instructor, and Sergeant Vivar is a 11th RS sensor operator student. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi)

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Top enlisted Airman visits Creech Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley addresses Airmen Oct. 7 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Chief McKinley visited Creech AFB and the 432nd Wing Airmen to get a firsthand look at operations and quality of life of the Airmen here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi)

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Top enlisted Airman visits Creech Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley visits with Airmen assigned to the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron Oct. 6 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Squadron Airmen provide advanced ground combat weapons and tactics instruction that enhance the combat capabilities of Air Force ground forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Stephanie Rubi)

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Straight from the chief

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley serves as a guest speaker at the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissannce Agency Commander's Conference held at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Sept. 9 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. He is the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

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Straight from the chief

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley presents Airman 1st Class Lindsay Smith with a set of senior airman stripes during his visit to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Sept. 8 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Airman Smith was awarded her stripes as a below-the-zone selectee. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. He is the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Joshua Strang)

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Straight from the chief

Col. D. Scott George (left) and Chief Master Sgt. Michael Stephenson brief Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley during his visit Sept. 8 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. Colonel George is the National Air and Space Intelligence Center commander, and Chief Stephenson is the NASIC superintendent. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

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Straight from the chief

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley takes time to sign a photo for Senior Airman Curtis Morrison during his visit to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center Sept. 8 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. He is the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

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Straight from the chief

Staff Sgt. Shanna Anderson (second from right) briefs Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley during his visit Sept. 8 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. He is the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Sergeant Anderson is assigned to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

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Straight from the chief

Staff Sgt. Lauren Krapfl briefs Chief Master Sgt of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley during his Sept. 8 visit to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. During his visit, the chief visited with enlisted, officer and civilian employees and answered questions from Airmen. He is the 15th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Sergeant Krapfl is assigned to the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Joshua Strang)

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