Cadell: 'Core values pave road to success'

“I expect our Airmen to embrace and epitomize the Air Force core values,” Cadell said. “If we do, we will undoubtedly be the premier joint base in the Department of Defense.”

Cadell assumed the role of top senior enlisted member for the 502nd ABW June 15, serving as the principal advisor to the commander for installation support functions across all JBSA locations, supporting more than 90,000 military and civilian employees.

“In my short time here I have already seen the strong dedication this team of professionals puts forward to ensure the success of our 266 mission partners,” Cadell said.  “I will work with the entire team to look for new and innovative ways to accomplish our mission better, faster, safer and smarter.  We can never be satisfied with the status quo.  We should always be looking for ways to step up our game.”

Cadell’s experiences during his 23 years of service include numerous positions in the aircraft maintenance career field and leadership roles as a first sergeant at the squadron, group, numbered air force and major command levels.  These experiences shaped his leadership style and how he approaches challenges.

“We are provided opportunities throughout our careers that help prepare us for increased levels of responsibility,” Cadell said. “If we learn from these opportunities we and our units will be better for it. I have learned many valuable lessons in previous assignments, but one that sticks with me the most is the value of a highly motivated team working to accomplish a shared goal. I believe if you provide a motivated team with guidance and resources they need, and get out of their way, you will be amazed with their results.”

His advice to the entire joint team is simply, to be your best.

“No matter your service – Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force or Coast Guard – or position – military or civilian – we need your best effort everyday,” Cadell said. “Always exceed standards. If you are a sergeant, you should strive to be the best sergeant. Don’t be concerned with what is next, focus on being the best in your current position and the next rank or position will come soon enough.” 

The chief is also not afraid to tackle challenges head on and believes in taking care of each other.

“I believe challenges are really just opportunities in disguise, and the attitude we approach them with will often determine the outcome,” he said. “I have always tried to focus my efforts of taking care of teammates and their families and they will take care of the mission.” This is the true measure of success.

Cadell was previously the command chief master sergeant at the 436th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell comes to JBSA

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell is the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio. He serves as principal advisor to the commander for installation support functions to three primary locations, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Lackland, supporting 90,000 military and civilian employees within the largest single installation support enterprise in the Department of Defense.

As the command's senior enlisted leader, Cadell partners with senior enlisted leaders from the United States Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines ensuring force readiness and quality of life across the Joint Base San Antonio. Additionally, Cadell presents the JBSA commander a mission and combat ready enlisted force.

Cadell entered the Air Force in April 1992. His experiences include numerous duties in the maintenance career field and various leadership roles as a first sergeant at the squadron, group, numbered Air Force and major command levels.

His assignments include bases in the United Kingdom, Germany, South Dakota, Italy, Nebraska, South Carolina and Illinois. Cadell also deployed in support of Operations Deny Flight (Bosnia-Herzegovina), Provide Promise (Bosnia), Iraqi Freedom (Southwest Asia) and New Dawn (Southwest Asia). Prior to assuming his current position, Cadell served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant at the 436th Airlift Wing, Dover Air Force Base, Del.