Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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(1 Nov 2004 - present)
(1 Nov 2004 - present)
(Apr 1964 - 31 Oct 2004)
The current Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is Gerald R. Murray. He was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002. Chief Murray is the 14th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.
On November 1, 2004, the CMSAF insignia was updated to include the Great Seal of the United States of America and two stars in the upper field. The laurel wreath around the star in the lower field remained unchanged to retain the legacy of the Chief Master Sergeants of the Air Force.
| Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force | Tenure |
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| Paul W. Airey | Apr. 1967 - Jul. 1969 |
| Donald L. Harlow | Aug. 1969 - Sep. 1971 |
| Richard D. Kisling | Oct. 1971 - Sep. 1973 |
| Thomas N. Barnes | Oct. 1973 - Nov. 1977 |
| Robert D. Gaylor | Aug. 1977 - Jul. 1979 |
| James M. McCoy | Aug. 1979 - Jul. 1981 |
| Arthur L. Andrews | Aug. 1981 - Nov. 1983 |
| Sam E. Parish | Aug. 1983 - Jun. 1986 |
| James C. Binnicker | Jul. 1986 - Jul. 1990 |
| Gary R. Pfingston | Aug. 1990 - Oct. 1994 |
| David J. Campanale | Oct. 1994 - Nov. 1996 |
| Eric W. Benken | Nov. 1996 - Jul. 1999 |
| Frederick J. Finch | Jul. 1999 - Jul. 2001 |
| Gerald R. Murray | Jul. 2002 - present |
External links
- Air Force Print News: New CMSAF insignia debuts 1 Nov 2004 (http://www.af.mil/news/story_print.asp?storyID=123009055)