First CMSAF

April 3, 1967

Chief Master Sgt. Paul W. Airey becomes the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. As CMSAF, Airey tackles retention issues and created the Weighted Airman Promotion System. He served in the position until 1969, and then returend to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., as First Sergeant, until he retired in August 1970.

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