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14th Chief Master Sergeant of the US Air Force. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Gerald R. Murray (born January 18, 1956) is a retired airman of the United States Air Force who served as the 14th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 2002 to 2006.
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Born | Boiling Springs, North Carolina, US | January 18, 1956
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1977–2006 |
Rank | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force |
Battles/wars | Gulf War Operation Southern Watch |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (4) Air Force Commendation Medal (2) Air Force Achievement Medal |
Murray grew up in Boiling Springs, North Carolina,[1] and entered the United States Air Force in October 1977.[1] His background includes various duties in aircraft maintenance and as a Command Chief Master Sergeant at wing, numbered air force and major command levels. His assignments include bases in Florida, South Carolina, Washington and Georgia.[1] Murray also served overseas in Turkey and Japan, and deployed in support of operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch. Before becoming Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, he served as Command Chief Master Sergeant, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.[1]
Murray was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002. In this position, he represented the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public, and to those in all levels of government. He serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of the enlisted force.[1]
Murray retired on October 1, 2006, after 29 years of service.
Murray served as Chairman of the Board of the Air & Space Forces Association.
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