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Oct. 19, 2023
CMSAF focuses on future Air Force during Tinker AFB visit

During the visit, Bass heard from Airmen, highlighted the top priorities of senior leaders in the Air Force, as well as what Airmen can expect in the coming years.
Feb. 11, 2020
Blueprint Leadership Podcast with CMSAF Wright: Episode 4 Featuring CMSgt Manny Piñeiro

Chief Master Sergeant of The Air Force Kaleth O. Wright talks leadership, lessons learned, and shared experiences with Chief Master Sergeant Manny Piñeiro, Air Force Special Duty Manager for first sergeants.
Oct. 25, 2018
First Sergeant Academy to increase course length, improve skills

The Air Force’s First Sergeant Academy is increasing resident class length to four weeks to help fuel the chief of staff of the Air Force’s initiative to revitalize squadrons.
May 2, 2018
First Sergeant continues career after tumor, hearing loss

More than ten years ago, while stationed in Hawaii, Master Sgt. Geoffrey VanDyck, had the constant feeling of water in his ear. He knew something was wrong. Nothing seemed to relieve the feeling, so his medical provider sent him to an ear, nose and throat specialist. After an MRI, the cause of his
Feb. 16, 2018
Nominations for First Sergeant of the Year award sought

Air Force officials are seeking nominations for the 2018 First Sergeant of the Year award.
Sept. 28, 2017
Reserve first sergeants hit ground running, adapt to active duty tempo

Every Airman serving has to meet the same training, education and proficiency standards of their career field, regardless of whether or not they are active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. Here at the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing, total force integration is exemplified in the first
July 12, 2017
DUI: What it really costs

When an Airman receives a DUI charge, they are eligible to receive both a civilian conviction if caught off base, as well as a punishment given at their commander’s discretion. The final sentence could cost thousands of dollars in fines, suspension of their license, negative paperwork,
May 3, 2017
Airman provides family, haven for orphans

As an Air Force first sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Henry Hayes’ job is to take care of others, and whether or not they are in his chain of command, he provides support to those in need. As a first sergeant for Air Combat Command and an ordained minister, Henry Hayes not only shapes the lives of
May 16, 2015
The business of people: Life as a first sergeant

Dedication is defined as a feeling of very strong support for or loyalty to someone or something, or the quality or state of being dedicated to a person, group or cause.It is this definition which embodies the attitude of a first sergeant. Colloquially called a shirt or first shirt, unwavering
March 3, 2015
Enlisted European leaders attend first sergeant symposium

Enlisted leaders from air forces throughout Europe visited Ramstein Air Base, Germany to attend the Kaiserslautern Military Community First Sergeant Council's First Sergeant Symposium along with 120 Airmen from around the KMC Feb. 23 to 27.
Nov. 4, 2014
Air Force seeks 2015 First Sergeant of the Year nominees

Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2015 First Sergeant of the Year award.
March 11, 2014
First sergeants deploy, discover family members

Sleep-deprived and weary from days of travel, in a blur of new names and faces, one of the first people most Airmen deploying to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing meet is their respective unit’s first sergeant.
Dec. 2, 2013
2014 First Sergeant of the Year nominations sought

Air Force officials are soliciting nominations for the 2014 First Sergeant of the Year award.

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