Cut the cake

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Retired Chief Master Sgt. Earl Hendrix and Senior Master Sgt. Michael Burton, 23rd Equipment Maintenance Squadron armament flight chief, cut the cake during the Chief’s Recognition Ceremony here Feb. 20. One of the oldest military traditions gathers commanders, supervisors, friends and family for a special ceremony to recognize those selected for the highest enlisted rank within the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Schelli Jones)

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The chief sings

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Lilly, 23rd Wing weapons manager, sings the National Anthem during the Chief’s Recognition Ceremony here Feb. 20. Only one percent of the Air Force's total enlisted force can hold the rank of chief master sergeant. Professional warriors of the world's most feared and respected air and space force dedicated to the preservation of our country's freedom - the chief master sergeant of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Schelli Jones)

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The Chief’s oath

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- (Right) Chief Master Sgt. Richard Parsons, 23rd Wing command chief, administers the Chief’s oath to the newest chief master sergeant selectees during the Chief’s Recognition Ceremony here Feb. 20. The chief master sergeants who were inducted Dec. 1, 1959, forged a new path and set the foundation for chiefs of the 21st century. The history of the chief master sergeant is built upon the ranks of brave enlisted professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Schelli Jones)

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What it takes to be a chief

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Moody's newest chief master sergeant selectees were honored at the Chief’s Recognition Ceremony here Feb. 20. The first promotions to the rank of chief master sergeant were effective Dec. 1, 1959, when 625 Airmen were promoted to that rank. At that time, line numbers for promotion did not exist, so all eligible members were promoted at once. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Schelli Jones)

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Moody recognizes newest chief master sergeants during ceremony

Published Feb. 24, 2010

Cut the cake

The chief sings

The Chief’s oath

What it takes to be a chief