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Commentary: Who Am I?
June 3, 2020 — Who am I? I am a Black man who happens to be the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. I am George Floyd…I am Philando Castile, I am Michael Brown, I am Alton Sterling, I am Tamir Rice... MORE

Air Force releases FY20 Selective Retention Bonus program
November 26, 2019 — The Selective Retention Bonus is a tool used to retain Airmen in undermanned specialties. The program is designed to improve readiness and capacity by targeting retention of experienced Airmen in stressed career fields or those with high training costs... MORE

Air Force leaders outline keys to strong leadership, its role in Air Force excellence
March 5, 2019 — Judging by the conversations and hardware on display, cutting edge technology – virtual reality, 5th generation equipment, hypersonic weapons, cyber capabilities – was the dominant theme at the Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando. But in his keynote address March 1, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein focused on something else and something decidedly old school – leadership, a quality that he suggested is even more important to the Air Force’s future and its continued excellence than shiny equipment... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Golfein and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright speak during the Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Florida, March 1. During their remarks, Goldfein and Wright highlighted the importance of inspirational and courageous leadership.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force focuses on resiliency in 2018
January 17, 2018 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright said he feels the Air Force is headed in the right direction concerning education and enlisted-force structure, but Airman resilience is an area that needs more attention. ... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, 18th CMSAF, holds an All Call for Maxwell-Gunter personnel, Jan. 10, 2018.

CMSAF eyes indefinite enlistment, awards program changes for enlisted force
November 1, 2017 — The Air Force’s top enlisted Airman provided updates on the status of issues affecting the enlisted force Oct. 27 at the 2017 Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium in Orlando, Fla... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright, the 18th person to hold this position, sits for his official portrait in the Pentagon, Feb. 10, 2017.