Paul W. Airey
Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force
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Q: Who was Paul W. Airey?
A: Paul Warren Airey (December 13, 1923 – March 11, 2009) was a United States Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant.
Q: What was the significance of Paul W. Airey's career?
A: He is the first person to be designated a Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) (CMSAF #1).[
Q: When did Paul W. Airey become Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
A: Airey was appointed by the Air Force Chief of Staff, General John D. Ryan, on 3 April 1967.
Q: What were some of Paul W. Airey's responsibilities as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force?
A: His special responsibilities include serving as personal adviser to and representing the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force.
Q: What honors did Paul W. Airey receive during his career?
A: Chief Airey was awarded: the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters, the Presidential Unit Citation Emblem, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon.