1 00:00:01,389 --> 00:00:03,460 Good morning ladies and gentlemen . 2 00:00:04,059 --> 00:00:06,469 Today , the men and women of the United 3 00:00:06,469 --> 00:00:08,302 States Air Force will observe an 4 00:00:08,302 --> 00:00:10,829 assumption of responsibility and 5 00:00:10,829 --> 00:00:13,060 welcome Chief Master Sergeant David R . 6 00:00:13,149 --> 00:00:16,260 Wolf as the 21st Chief Master Sergeant 7 00:00:16,260 --> 00:00:19,090 of the Air Force . The host for today's 8 00:00:19,090 --> 00:00:21,629 ceremony is the Chief of Staff of the 9 00:00:21,629 --> 00:00:23,790 United States Air Force , General 10 00:00:23,790 --> 00:00:26,610 Kenneth S . Wilsbach . Ladies and 11 00:00:26,610 --> 00:00:28,620 gentlemen , please rise . 12 00:01:31,629 --> 00:01:34,309 In battles of old , the color guard led 13 00:01:34,309 --> 00:01:37,150 the charge , braving enemy fire to 14 00:01:37,150 --> 00:01:39,190 inspire their fellow warriors to 15 00:01:39,190 --> 00:01:42,470 victory . Escorting our nation's colors 16 00:01:42,470 --> 00:01:45,230 and the United States Air Force flag is 17 00:01:45,230 --> 00:01:47,940 the United States Air Force Honor Guard . 18 00:01:48,550 --> 00:01:52,190 This 220 member ceremonial unit is 19 00:01:52,190 --> 00:01:54,357 composed of various career fields from 20 00:01:54,357 --> 00:01:56,569 the Air Force that have served in 21 00:01:56,569 --> 00:01:59,059 military conflicts and humanitarian 22 00:01:59,059 --> 00:02:02,260 efforts throughout the world . Marching 23 00:02:02,260 --> 00:02:04,540 before you with pride is the United 24 00:02:04,540 --> 00:02:06,410 States Air Force Honor Guard . 25 00:03:22,729 --> 00:03:24,860 A distinctive feature of military 26 00:03:24,860 --> 00:03:27,309 ceremonies is the formal presentation 27 00:03:27,309 --> 00:03:29,669 of command to the reviewing official . 28 00:03:30,279 --> 00:03:32,446 After the commander of troops presents 29 00:03:32,446 --> 00:03:34,520 the command , musical honors will be 30 00:03:34,520 --> 00:03:36,770 played in honor of General Wilsbach . 31 00:04:42,250 --> 00:04:44,019 Please remain standing for the 32 00:04:44,019 --> 00:04:45,908 advancement of the colors and the 33 00:04:45,908 --> 00:04:47,741 singing of our national anthem . 34 00:05:58,579 --> 00:05:59,579 Oh . 35 00:06:05,420 --> 00:06:06,420 Right . 36 00:06:15,429 --> 00:06:18,690 Mm Whose stripes and . 37 00:06:24,140 --> 00:06:27,140 Right Oh . 38 00:06:33,600 --> 00:06:34,600 Is . 39 00:07:17,320 --> 00:07:18,320 Um 40 00:07:45,850 --> 00:07:48,369 Ladies and gentlemen , chaplain Colonel 41 00:07:48,369 --> 00:07:50,425 Christopher Le Pack will now deliver 42 00:07:50,425 --> 00:07:51,425 the invocation . 43 00:07:55,730 --> 00:07:59,100 I invite you to pray with me . Our dear 44 00:07:59,100 --> 00:08:00,933 Heavenly Father , we gather this 45 00:08:00,933 --> 00:08:02,822 morning just outside our national 46 00:08:02,822 --> 00:08:05,149 capital to celebrate a consecrated 47 00:08:05,149 --> 00:08:08,309 continuum . We glorify you for 48 00:08:08,309 --> 00:08:10,989 extending to us the high calling to 49 00:08:10,989 --> 00:08:14,230 serve our nation in uniform . We 50 00:08:14,230 --> 00:08:16,452 consider it a sacred duty that requires 51 00:08:16,452 --> 00:08:18,429 a resolute commitment to the 52 00:08:18,429 --> 00:08:21,309 transcendent values of integrity first , 53 00:08:21,630 --> 00:08:24,410 service before self , and excellence in 54 00:08:24,410 --> 00:08:27,869 all we do . In accordance with Title 5 55 00:08:27,869 --> 00:08:31,010 US Code 3331 and Title 10 US Code 56 00:08:31,010 --> 00:08:34,770 502 , we have sworn an oath to support 57 00:08:34,770 --> 00:08:37,039 and defend our precious Constitution 58 00:08:37,250 --> 00:08:39,479 and to obey the orders of the President 59 00:08:39,479 --> 00:08:41,729 of the United States and the officers 60 00:08:41,729 --> 00:08:45,210 appointed over us , and we will , so 61 00:08:45,210 --> 00:08:47,909 help us God . We are forever grateful 62 00:08:48,130 --> 00:08:50,250 to the past 20 chief master sergeants 63 00:08:50,250 --> 00:08:52,809 of the Air Force for leading us in this 64 00:08:52,809 --> 00:08:54,890 endeavor , for they have been that 65 00:08:54,890 --> 00:08:57,450 watchful eye , scanning the horizons of 66 00:08:57,450 --> 00:08:59,609 challenge and lifting the enlisted 67 00:08:59,609 --> 00:09:02,650 force through tempests of trial . Their 68 00:09:02,650 --> 00:09:04,849 voices have echoed in the halls of 69 00:09:04,849 --> 00:09:07,169 power advocating for the weary watch 70 00:09:07,169 --> 00:09:09,690 stander , the midnight mechanic , and 71 00:09:09,690 --> 00:09:12,890 the front line innovator . Today with 72 00:09:12,890 --> 00:09:15,710 our whole hearts we welcome the 21st 73 00:09:15,710 --> 00:09:17,877 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 74 00:09:17,877 --> 00:09:21,140 David Wolfe and his wife Danielle as he 75 00:09:21,140 --> 00:09:23,539 assumes this mantle of responsibility , 76 00:09:23,750 --> 00:09:26,739 grant unto him the humility of Moses , 77 00:09:26,950 --> 00:09:29,619 the courage of David , and the wisdom 78 00:09:29,619 --> 00:09:32,469 of Solomon . As he advises the stewards 79 00:09:32,469 --> 00:09:34,460 of our nation's sword and shield , 80 00:09:34,549 --> 00:09:36,909 encourage him that every policy he 81 00:09:36,909 --> 00:09:39,539 champions and every enlisted voice he 82 00:09:39,539 --> 00:09:42,619 amplifies is a thread in the tapestry 83 00:09:42,619 --> 00:09:45,190 of freedom . Under the leadership of 84 00:09:45,190 --> 00:09:47,590 General Wilsbach and Chief Wolf , may 85 00:09:47,590 --> 00:09:50,859 our United States Air Force rise ready 86 00:09:50,859 --> 00:09:53,590 and resilient , providing peace through 87 00:09:53,590 --> 00:09:56,270 strength for your glory , I pray . Amen . 88 00:09:59,710 --> 00:10:03,219 Please be seated . Ladies and gentlemen , 89 00:10:03,539 --> 00:10:05,761 the Chief of Staff of the United States 90 00:10:05,761 --> 00:10:08,219 Air Force , General Kenneth Wilsbach . 91 00:10:16,250 --> 00:10:18,750 Well , good morning everybody . Uh , 92 00:10:18,760 --> 00:10:21,039 what a , what a great day . I'd like to 93 00:10:21,039 --> 00:10:23,039 start off , uh , thanking the honor 94 00:10:23,039 --> 00:10:27,000 guard . The Air Force ban . The singing 95 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:29,167 sergeants , weren't they amazing , how 96 00:10:29,167 --> 00:10:31,389 about a round of applause for that , it 97 00:10:31,389 --> 00:10:31,119 sounded great . 98 00:10:36,229 --> 00:10:38,562 Uh , as well as the chaplain , chaplain , 99 00:10:38,562 --> 00:10:40,396 thanks for praying for us . It's 100 00:10:40,396 --> 00:10:42,929 important . Thank you . Well , like I 101 00:10:42,929 --> 00:10:44,985 said , good morning everybody . It's 102 00:10:44,985 --> 00:10:47,040 really an honor to be presiding over 103 00:10:47,040 --> 00:10:49,151 this ceremony today , uh , to install 104 00:10:49,151 --> 00:10:51,207 Chief Wolf as our SIMSA , our newest 105 00:10:51,207 --> 00:10:53,429 SIMSA , and it certainly is a privilege 106 00:10:53,429 --> 00:10:55,549 for me to be able to preside over uh 107 00:10:55,570 --> 00:10:57,640 over this ceremony . I would like to 108 00:10:57,640 --> 00:10:59,918 take this time to thank our leadership , 109 00:10:59,918 --> 00:11:02,679 President Trump , Secretary Hegseth . 110 00:11:03,770 --> 00:11:05,770 Also esteemed members of Congress , 111 00:11:06,059 --> 00:11:08,219 Secretary Mink and Undersecretary 112 00:11:08,219 --> 00:11:10,390 Lowmeyer , who are here today , uh , 113 00:11:10,539 --> 00:11:12,539 thank you , uh , services for being 114 00:11:12,539 --> 00:11:15,070 here . Uh , also , uh , Chairman Kaine , 115 00:11:15,260 --> 00:11:17,979 uh , CIA ISO who's here I think today 116 00:11:17,979 --> 00:11:21,510 somewhere hopefully . Thank you , CIA . 117 00:11:21,909 --> 00:11:24,630 Good to see you . Uh , and , uh , and 118 00:11:24,630 --> 00:11:26,963 also his wife Katrina is here . Katrina , 119 00:11:26,963 --> 00:11:29,200 thanks for coming . Uh , and , uh , and 120 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:30,922 then there's a number of MACOM 121 00:11:30,922 --> 00:11:32,922 commanders that are here as well as 122 00:11:32,922 --> 00:11:34,978 their command chiefs , and we really 123 00:11:34,978 --> 00:11:37,311 appreciate all of the leadership of the , 124 00:11:37,311 --> 00:11:39,422 the list that I just , uh , uh , read 125 00:11:39,422 --> 00:11:41,422 off and , and , uh , we , we really 126 00:11:41,422 --> 00:11:43,589 appreciate everyone's support . And of 127 00:11:43,589 --> 00:11:45,644 course , all those are in attendance 128 00:11:45,644 --> 00:11:47,867 here . Thank you for , for being here . 129 00:11:47,867 --> 00:11:50,144 I do want to acknowledge Danielle , uh , 130 00:11:50,144 --> 00:11:52,549 first off , you're the foundation of 131 00:11:52,549 --> 00:11:55,070 the Wolf family , and it's so good of 132 00:11:55,070 --> 00:11:58,070 you to be here and I think back about 133 00:11:58,070 --> 00:12:01,469 all the way back to FE Warren Air Force 134 00:12:01,469 --> 00:12:04,070 Base when you all got together to now 135 00:12:04,070 --> 00:12:06,014 what an amazing team you've been . 136 00:12:07,890 --> 00:12:10,112 You've been a tireless uh you've been a 137 00:12:10,112 --> 00:12:11,969 tireless advocate for airmen and 138 00:12:11,969 --> 00:12:14,210 families , and you've done that while 139 00:12:14,210 --> 00:12:17,369 balancing your family and your career . 140 00:12:18,039 --> 00:12:20,289 You have a you have a beautiful family 141 00:12:20,289 --> 00:12:22,739 and you've you've sustained all that 142 00:12:22,739 --> 00:12:25,450 while being an enlisted spouse yourself . 143 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:30,549 Chief Wols had an extraordinary career . 144 00:12:31,280 --> 00:12:33,289 And he has you to thank for that in 145 00:12:33,289 --> 00:12:35,400 part for sure , but your fingerprints 146 00:12:35,400 --> 00:12:38,780 are all over that and . We just 147 00:12:38,780 --> 00:12:40,900 appreciate your passion uh for airmen 148 00:12:40,900 --> 00:12:44,390 and families . Cindy and I love you so 149 00:12:44,390 --> 00:12:46,446 much and we're so grateful for you , 150 00:12:46,446 --> 00:12:49,109 you being here and you know just like 151 00:12:49,109 --> 00:12:52,280 all of us that you were on your way to 152 00:12:52,280 --> 00:12:55,750 retirement . Uh , setting up the house 153 00:12:55,750 --> 00:12:59,039 in Ohio , and you got a call from me . 154 00:12:59,890 --> 00:13:02,057 And I just want to thank you for being 155 00:13:02,057 --> 00:13:05,020 willing to be the SISA's , uh , spouse . 156 00:13:06,049 --> 00:13:08,729 Well , also , everybody , uh , the 157 00:13:08,729 --> 00:13:12,489 wolves have a few close family members 158 00:13:12,489 --> 00:13:15,369 and friends here . Well , um , let me 159 00:13:15,369 --> 00:13:17,609 be more accurate , about half of this 160 00:13:17,609 --> 00:13:20,450 crowd is close family members and 161 00:13:20,450 --> 00:13:23,330 friends , and no one rises to the level 162 00:13:23,330 --> 00:13:25,619 that Chief Wolf is without support , 163 00:13:25,849 --> 00:13:28,071 and , uh , certainly you have supported 164 00:13:28,071 --> 00:13:31,840 him with friendship and mentorship and 165 00:13:32,289 --> 00:13:34,739 most importantly love along the way and 166 00:13:34,739 --> 00:13:37,099 so . Um , I would like to have 167 00:13:37,099 --> 00:13:39,099 everybody first of all , applause , 168 00:13:39,099 --> 00:13:41,289 applaud Danielle , as well as the Wolf 169 00:13:41,289 --> 00:13:42,456 family and friends . 170 00:13:51,260 --> 00:13:53,739 Well , this ceremony is historic in its 171 00:13:53,739 --> 00:13:56,559 own right because in the entire history 172 00:13:56,559 --> 00:13:58,726 of the United States Air Force there's 173 00:13:58,726 --> 00:14:01,900 only been 20 previous Chief Master 174 00:14:01,929 --> 00:14:04,096 Sergeants of the Air Force , and Chief 175 00:14:04,096 --> 00:14:07,739 Wolf will be the 21st . And so out of 176 00:14:07,739 --> 00:14:09,590 millions who have served . 177 00:14:11,140 --> 00:14:14,950 21 so it's , it's a . It's a 178 00:14:14,950 --> 00:14:17,469 very it's an elite group , it's an 179 00:14:17,469 --> 00:14:20,950 elite group , and Chief Wolf is well 180 00:14:20,950 --> 00:14:23,172 deserving . We'll get to that here in a 181 00:14:23,172 --> 00:14:25,283 second . The Chief Master Sergeant in 182 00:14:25,283 --> 00:14:27,506 the Air Force holds a unique role , not 183 00:14:27,506 --> 00:14:29,617 not only as the adviser to the CSAF , 184 00:14:29,617 --> 00:14:31,894 but also as an advocate for our airmen . 185 00:14:32,109 --> 00:14:35,510 The expectations are high . Leadership 186 00:14:35,510 --> 00:14:38,929 that inspires empathy . Energy that 187 00:14:38,929 --> 00:14:41,369 never runs out , a work ethic that 188 00:14:41,369 --> 00:14:43,729 motivates and raises the standard for 189 00:14:43,729 --> 00:14:45,896 all senior enlisted leaders across the 190 00:14:45,896 --> 00:14:49,530 force . The SIMSA must be laser focused 191 00:14:49,820 --> 00:14:51,653 on ensuring that we can create , 192 00:14:51,739 --> 00:14:54,619 develop , and retain airmen we need to 193 00:14:54,619 --> 00:14:57,640 fly and fix . So our air force can 194 00:14:57,640 --> 00:15:00,809 deter any adversary . And if that 195 00:15:00,809 --> 00:15:03,210 deterrence fails , these same airmen 196 00:15:03,210 --> 00:15:05,169 must be ready to fight and win . 197 00:15:08,630 --> 00:15:11,609 Before I welcome our new SIMSA , I want 198 00:15:11,609 --> 00:15:13,720 to take a moment to offer our deepest 199 00:15:14,390 --> 00:15:16,789 thanks and gratitude to SIMSA Flossy , 200 00:15:16,830 --> 00:15:19,070 who unfortunately couldn't be here 201 00:15:19,070 --> 00:15:22,460 today . I'm sure he's watching , and so 202 00:15:23,030 --> 00:15:24,974 I just want to acknowledge that he 203 00:15:24,974 --> 00:15:27,340 spent his entirety of his tenure 204 00:15:27,340 --> 00:15:29,789 improving our airmen by emphasizing the 205 00:15:29,789 --> 00:15:32,710 need for a war fighting focus , his 206 00:15:32,710 --> 00:15:35,299 prioritization . Of comprehensive 207 00:15:35,299 --> 00:15:37,950 fitness and high standards set the bar 208 00:15:37,950 --> 00:15:41,429 for mental , physical , And spiritual 209 00:15:41,429 --> 00:15:43,960 toughness . His dedication to our 210 00:15:43,960 --> 00:15:46,840 airmen and stewardship of the office 211 00:15:46,840 --> 00:15:49,599 left a lasting impact . He served with 212 00:15:49,599 --> 00:15:52,840 integrity , humility and grit , and on 213 00:15:52,840 --> 00:15:56,200 behalf of a grateful Air Force . Chief , 214 00:15:56,520 --> 00:15:59,890 Chief Flossy , thank you . You and your 215 00:15:59,890 --> 00:16:02,001 family continue to be in our thoughts 216 00:16:02,001 --> 00:16:04,112 and prayers , and we wish you all the 217 00:16:04,112 --> 00:16:06,334 best . Would you join me in an applause 218 00:16:06,334 --> 00:16:07,390 for Chief Flossy ? 219 00:16:15,539 --> 00:16:17,761 Now let's talk a little bit about Chief 220 00:16:17,761 --> 00:16:20,229 Dave Wolf . Like many who raised their 221 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:22,451 right hand , Chief comes with a lineage 222 00:16:22,451 --> 00:16:25,270 of service . His father served in the 223 00:16:25,270 --> 00:16:27,669 Army Air Corps during World War II and 224 00:16:27,669 --> 00:16:29,909 then transitioned the United States Air 225 00:16:29,909 --> 00:16:32,669 Force when it was established in 1947 . 226 00:16:34,520 --> 00:16:37,960 That heritage matters . It's a part of 227 00:16:37,960 --> 00:16:40,016 the thread that binds generations of 228 00:16:40,016 --> 00:16:42,919 airmen . To a cause bigger than 229 00:16:42,919 --> 00:16:46,770 themselves . Chief didn't join the 230 00:16:46,770 --> 00:16:49,049 Air Force because he lacked options . 231 00:16:49,179 --> 00:16:51,290 He joined it because , and I'll quote 232 00:16:51,290 --> 00:16:53,849 here , didn't want to waste his time , 233 00:16:54,020 --> 00:16:57,020 unquote . College could wait , he 234 00:16:57,020 --> 00:16:59,979 reasoned , and he wanted to serve . His 235 00:16:59,979 --> 00:17:02,146 plan was to do one enlistment and then 236 00:17:02,146 --> 00:17:04,680 move on . That likely would have 237 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:06,458 happened if it had not been for 238 00:17:06,458 --> 00:17:09,040 Danielle , who saw the best in him long 239 00:17:09,040 --> 00:17:12,420 before he saw it in himself . Chief 240 00:17:12,420 --> 00:17:14,540 Wolf started out as a security forces 241 00:17:14,540 --> 00:17:16,949 airman at FE Warren Air Air Force Base 242 00:17:16,949 --> 00:17:18,949 where he was an alarm response team 243 00:17:18,949 --> 00:17:21,390 member and continued at other bases 244 00:17:21,390 --> 00:17:24,459 like Ramstein and Naples and Elmendorf . 245 00:17:26,849 --> 00:17:29,219 Before he started getting promoted , uh , 246 00:17:29,619 --> 00:17:31,859 early in early they found out that some 247 00:17:31,859 --> 00:17:34,939 of , some of the uh great uh people 248 00:17:34,939 --> 00:17:36,995 that he got to serve with , which is 249 00:17:36,995 --> 00:17:39,219 why he stayed , um , helped him like 250 00:17:39,219 --> 00:17:41,330 Gary Langford , his first chief who's 251 00:17:41,330 --> 00:17:43,497 here today . Where are you at , Gary ? 252 00:17:43,819 --> 00:17:45,819 All right , thanks for being here . 253 00:17:45,819 --> 00:17:48,750 Thanks for mentoring . Uh , and also , 254 00:17:48,920 --> 00:17:51,087 uh , his , uh , his first chief , Gary 255 00:17:51,087 --> 00:17:53,630 Kelly , where's Gary ? I think he's 256 00:17:53,630 --> 00:17:57,130 here today somewhere over there . Great 257 00:17:57,130 --> 00:18:00,469 job , sir . Great job . Uh , Chief will 258 00:18:00,469 --> 00:18:04,010 tell you that none of this was an 259 00:18:04,010 --> 00:18:06,410 accident . There was a plan , there was 260 00:18:06,410 --> 00:18:09,050 a purpose behind all of this . His 261 00:18:09,050 --> 00:18:12,209 faith formed and continues to remain 262 00:18:12,209 --> 00:18:14,540 the central pillar of his life . And 263 00:18:14,540 --> 00:18:17,300 that grounding constantly shows in 264 00:18:17,300 --> 00:18:20,050 every role he's held . Along the way , 265 00:18:20,060 --> 00:18:22,180 he held a record of performance that 266 00:18:22,180 --> 00:18:24,500 speaks for itself , eventually serving 267 00:18:24,819 --> 00:18:27,410 with us at 11th Air Force . 268 00:18:28,329 --> 00:18:30,560 PACAF and Air Combat Command is our 269 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:33,400 command chief . At every echelon , 270 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,687 Chief Wolf stood out as a leader among 271 00:18:35,687 --> 00:18:38,150 his peers . He learned from exceptional 272 00:18:38,150 --> 00:18:40,206 senior non-commissioned officers and 273 00:18:40,206 --> 00:18:42,719 eventually became a gifted senior NCO 274 00:18:42,719 --> 00:18:45,079 himself . He developed airmen wherever 275 00:18:45,079 --> 00:18:49,040 he went . He left a lasting impact . 276 00:18:49,949 --> 00:18:52,030 A little bit better , a little bit 277 00:18:52,030 --> 00:18:54,141 stronger , a little more confident in 278 00:18:54,141 --> 00:18:56,252 what that unit could do and what they 279 00:18:56,252 --> 00:18:58,086 could accomplish . He upheld and 280 00:18:58,086 --> 00:19:00,308 strengthened the proud tradition of Air 281 00:19:00,308 --> 00:19:03,709 Force NCOs who formed the backbone of 282 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:07,319 our service . And what stands out most 283 00:19:07,319 --> 00:19:09,319 to me and what gives me absolute 284 00:19:09,319 --> 00:19:12,300 confidence in him as the next SISA is 285 00:19:12,300 --> 00:19:15,560 that Chief Wolf is and at his core an 286 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:18,560 airman devoted to making other airmen 287 00:19:18,560 --> 00:19:22,319 better , including me . He embodies 288 00:19:22,319 --> 00:19:25,869 character . Courage , humility , and 289 00:19:25,869 --> 00:19:28,091 willingness to fight for what matters . 290 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:30,807 The United States Air Force has always 291 00:19:30,807 --> 00:19:32,862 been the world's greatest because of 292 00:19:32,862 --> 00:19:35,160 our airmen . They are the foundation of 293 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:37,880 combat power , our credibility , and 294 00:19:37,880 --> 00:19:40,047 our ability to win our nation's wars . 295 00:19:40,550 --> 00:19:42,869 This is no , there is no better 296 00:19:42,869 --> 00:19:45,550 exemplar for enlisted airmen , and 297 00:19:45,550 --> 00:19:47,661 there is no better person to serve as 298 00:19:47,661 --> 00:19:51,390 our most senior enlisted leader . Than 299 00:19:51,390 --> 00:19:54,060 Chief Wolf . As I mentioned earlier , 300 00:19:54,219 --> 00:19:56,552 Chief Wolf was on his way to retirement , 301 00:19:56,859 --> 00:19:58,915 and when I asked him to come back to 302 00:19:58,915 --> 00:20:01,137 the Air Force as our most senior leader 303 00:20:01,137 --> 00:20:03,939 enlisted leader , he and Danielle both 304 00:20:03,939 --> 00:20:06,530 agreed to continue serving . Can 305 00:20:06,530 --> 00:20:08,579 anybody say service before self ? 306 00:20:10,390 --> 00:20:12,168 They're embodied , uh , they're 307 00:20:12,168 --> 00:20:14,334 embodied in that , uh , in that core , 308 00:20:15,010 --> 00:20:17,530 in that core . And I'm just so thankful 309 00:20:17,530 --> 00:20:19,419 for them . I'm thankful for their 310 00:20:19,419 --> 00:20:22,010 dedication , um , and their support and 311 00:20:22,010 --> 00:20:24,829 their friendship . Chief , I'm thrilled 312 00:20:24,829 --> 00:20:27,099 to have you as my teammate . Uh , once 313 00:20:27,099 --> 00:20:29,321 again , I can't wait to see what you're 314 00:20:29,321 --> 00:20:31,432 gonna accomplish . The future for our 315 00:20:31,432 --> 00:20:33,543 enlisted force is bright and you will 316 00:20:33,543 --> 00:20:35,432 be instrumental in shaping that . 317 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,119 Congratulations to you and the entire 318 00:20:38,119 --> 00:20:40,849 Wolf family . Let's make it official . 319 00:20:42,780 --> 00:20:44,002 Thank you everybody . 320 00:20:57,630 --> 00:21:00,000 In an honored tradition , Chief Master 321 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,089 Sergeant David R . Wolf's spouse , 322 00:21:02,439 --> 00:21:04,500 Doctor Danielle Wolf , and their 323 00:21:04,500 --> 00:21:06,780 grandchildren Chandler , Donovan , and 324 00:21:06,780 --> 00:21:09,180 Isaiah , escorted by their daughter 325 00:21:09,180 --> 00:21:11,900 Irish , will now present Chief Wolf his 326 00:21:11,900 --> 00:21:13,939 new service dress coat bearing the 327 00:21:13,939 --> 00:21:16,500 insignia of his new position as the 328 00:21:16,500 --> 00:21:18,778 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force . 329 00:21:30,400 --> 00:21:33,430 In the late 1960s , Congressman L 330 00:21:33,430 --> 00:21:35,750 Mendel Rivers , chairman of the House 331 00:21:35,750 --> 00:21:38,160 Armed Services Committee , initiated 332 00:21:38,160 --> 00:21:40,216 hearings about changing the enlisted 333 00:21:40,216 --> 00:21:42,989 promotion system . Congressman Rivers 334 00:21:42,989 --> 00:21:44,989 believed all of the services should 335 00:21:44,989 --> 00:21:47,229 have a top senior enlisted person , so 336 00:21:47,229 --> 00:21:49,451 he introduced a bill that would mandate 337 00:21:49,451 --> 00:21:51,007 the appointment of a senior 338 00:21:51,007 --> 00:21:53,229 non-commissioned officer by each branch 339 00:21:53,229 --> 00:21:57,150 of service . In 1967 General John 340 00:21:57,150 --> 00:21:59,239 P . McConnell , Air Force Chief of 341 00:21:59,239 --> 00:22:01,880 Staff , selected Chief Master Sergeant 342 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:04,810 Paul W . Ary to serve as the first 343 00:22:04,810 --> 00:22:07,088 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force . 344 00:22:07,800 --> 00:22:09,969 20 chiefs have since held this highest 345 00:22:09,969 --> 00:22:12,280 enlisted level of leadership . While 346 00:22:12,280 --> 00:22:14,391 the responsibilities for the position 347 00:22:14,391 --> 00:22:16,400 have evolved over the years , one 348 00:22:16,400 --> 00:22:18,750 aspect has remained constant . The 349 00:22:18,750 --> 00:22:21,079 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 350 00:22:21,079 --> 00:22:23,150 represents the Air Force and its 351 00:22:23,150 --> 00:22:25,372 interests to the American public and to 352 00:22:25,372 --> 00:22:28,300 all levels of government . The position 353 00:22:28,300 --> 00:22:30,420 serves as a personal adviser to the 354 00:22:30,420 --> 00:22:32,642 chief of staff and the secretary of the 355 00:22:32,642 --> 00:22:35,260 Air Force on all issues regarding the 356 00:22:35,260 --> 00:22:37,619 readiness , welfare , and proper 357 00:22:37,619 --> 00:22:41,099 utilization of the force . Today , the 358 00:22:41,099 --> 00:22:43,266 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 359 00:22:43,266 --> 00:22:45,979 leads more than 600,000 total force 360 00:22:45,979 --> 00:22:46,979 airmen . 361 00:23:41,619 --> 00:23:43,859 General Wilsbach will now exchange the 362 00:23:43,859 --> 00:23:46,689 service cap device bearing the insignia 363 00:23:46,689 --> 00:23:49,140 of Chief Wolf's new position as the 364 00:23:49,140 --> 00:23:51,418 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force . 365 00:24:25,819 --> 00:24:27,930 On behalf of the men and women of the 366 00:24:27,930 --> 00:24:29,979 United States Air Force , General 367 00:24:29,979 --> 00:24:31,859 Wilsbach's spouse , Mrs . Cindy 368 00:24:31,859 --> 00:24:34,459 Wilsbach , will now come forward to 369 00:24:34,459 --> 00:24:36,380 present Doctor Danielle Wolf with 370 00:24:36,380 --> 00:24:38,739 flowers as a warm welcome to the Air 371 00:24:38,739 --> 00:24:40,089 Force leadership team . 372 00:25:34,079 --> 00:25:36,420 Ladies and gentlemen , please rise for 373 00:25:36,420 --> 00:25:37,979 the posting of the colors . 374 00:27:39,560 --> 00:27:42,680 Please be seated . Ladies and gentlemen , 375 00:27:42,930 --> 00:27:45,449 the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the 376 00:27:45,449 --> 00:27:47,439 Air Force , David Wolf . 377 00:27:58,680 --> 00:28:02,290 Thank you so much . As we were walking 378 00:28:02,290 --> 00:28:04,512 back to our seat , I said to Danielle , 379 00:28:04,512 --> 00:28:07,229 pray that I don't cry , and she said , 380 00:28:07,560 --> 00:28:11,069 I'm praying you do . So , here we go , 381 00:28:11,140 --> 00:28:13,380 we'll see which one which one happens . 382 00:28:14,630 --> 00:28:16,349 Today I'm honored to accept 383 00:28:16,349 --> 00:28:18,989 responsibility to serve as your 21st 384 00:28:18,989 --> 00:28:21,267 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force . 385 00:28:21,670 --> 00:28:23,837 Chaplain in the PA , thank you so much 386 00:28:23,837 --> 00:28:26,229 for blessing today's event . Our weekly 387 00:28:26,229 --> 00:28:29,020 sessions at PAC Af had a profound 388 00:28:29,020 --> 00:28:31,353 impact on me , and I thank you for that . 389 00:28:33,209 --> 00:28:35,930 Thank you to the staff of the Office of 390 00:28:35,930 --> 00:28:37,986 the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air 391 00:28:37,986 --> 00:28:40,290 Force , your grace and professionalism 392 00:28:40,290 --> 00:28:42,234 during an emotional and unexpected 393 00:28:42,234 --> 00:28:45,189 transition . Amidst lots of unknowns 394 00:28:45,189 --> 00:28:46,949 has exemplified resilience and 395 00:28:46,949 --> 00:28:48,949 professionalism and has been such a 396 00:28:48,949 --> 00:28:51,890 blessing to me and Danielle . Thank you 397 00:28:51,890 --> 00:28:54,050 to Colonel O , Chiefs Wynn and Helms 398 00:28:54,050 --> 00:28:56,050 for being such generous hosts , the 399 00:28:56,050 --> 00:28:58,161 protocol team , the many volunteers , 400 00:28:58,530 --> 00:29:00,650 and many others who had a hand in 401 00:29:00,650 --> 00:29:02,810 making today's ceremony a success . I 402 00:29:02,810 --> 00:29:04,609 know it is a heavy lift and I'm 403 00:29:04,609 --> 00:29:06,442 sincerely , sincerely grateful . 404 00:29:07,400 --> 00:29:09,233 Secretary Mink , Under Secretary 405 00:29:09,233 --> 00:29:12,099 Lowmeyer , your presence has had an 406 00:29:12,099 --> 00:29:14,210 immediate impact on the United States 407 00:29:14,210 --> 00:29:16,210 Air Force . Thank you both for your 408 00:29:16,210 --> 00:29:18,432 leadership and unwavering commitment to 409 00:29:18,432 --> 00:29:21,959 our airmen and guardians . We also have 410 00:29:22,219 --> 00:29:24,459 members here on behalf of Congresswoman 411 00:29:24,459 --> 00:29:26,500 Sparts and Congresswoman Baldwin in 412 00:29:26,500 --> 00:29:28,722 attendance . Your support to our airman 413 00:29:28,722 --> 00:29:32,660 does not go unnoticed . To my 414 00:29:32,660 --> 00:29:35,540 fellow MACOM chiefs that are here with 415 00:29:35,540 --> 00:29:38,339 us today . It's a true privilege to get 416 00:29:38,339 --> 00:29:40,450 to continue to serve with you , and I 417 00:29:40,450 --> 00:29:42,561 look forward . To what we're going to 418 00:29:42,561 --> 00:29:44,783 be able to accomplish over the next few 419 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:47,849 years . General Wilsbach , thank you 420 00:29:47,849 --> 00:29:50,130 for your continued trust , your 421 00:29:50,130 --> 00:29:52,900 friendship . As we continue to serve 422 00:29:52,900 --> 00:29:55,020 airmen and build a stronger air force 423 00:29:55,020 --> 00:29:58,339 together . You have single-handedly 424 00:29:58,339 --> 00:29:59,099 redefined . 425 00:30:03,530 --> 00:30:04,530 There it is . 426 00:30:11,170 --> 00:30:13,680 What a command team is , as you and 427 00:30:13,680 --> 00:30:15,736 Cindy have integrated Danielle and I 428 00:30:15,770 --> 00:30:19,640 into your lives . And we're so honored 429 00:30:19,640 --> 00:30:21,640 to continue this journey with you . 430 00:30:24,510 --> 00:30:26,677 OK , I can't cry when I talk about the 431 00:30:26,677 --> 00:30:30,300 Navy SEAL CA IM . It's an honor to 432 00:30:30,300 --> 00:30:32,467 serve with you for the 4th consecutive 433 00:30:32,467 --> 00:30:35,359 time . To the enlisted men and women of 434 00:30:35,359 --> 00:30:38,040 the joint force . I promise you we're 435 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:40,207 in good hands with CA IM at the helm . 436 00:30:40,239 --> 00:30:41,739 Thank you for being here . 437 00:30:44,510 --> 00:30:46,621 To our international partners , thank 438 00:30:46,621 --> 00:30:48,732 you for coming today . I look forward 439 00:30:48,732 --> 00:30:50,343 to building and building and 440 00:30:50,343 --> 00:30:52,399 strengthening our partnerships while 441 00:30:52,399 --> 00:30:54,621 working toward our common interests and 442 00:30:54,621 --> 00:30:58,040 goals . Danielle . 443 00:31:00,010 --> 00:31:02,459 You're unstoppable . You're perfect in 444 00:31:02,459 --> 00:31:05,550 every way . You've been my greatest 445 00:31:05,550 --> 00:31:08,709 source of strength , judgment , wisdom . 446 00:31:09,589 --> 00:31:11,700 The Air Force is so lucky to continue 447 00:31:11,700 --> 00:31:13,422 to benefit from your passion , 448 00:31:13,489 --> 00:31:16,719 integrity , and dedication . None of 449 00:31:16,719 --> 00:31:18,775 this is possible without you serving 450 00:31:18,775 --> 00:31:21,969 alongside me . And when I say the Air 451 00:31:21,969 --> 00:31:24,136 Force has given me everything , I mean 452 00:31:24,136 --> 00:31:26,191 it . Because if I had not joined the 453 00:31:26,191 --> 00:31:28,469 Air Force , I would have never met you , 454 00:31:28,650 --> 00:31:30,930 and to me that's everything . Thank you 455 00:31:30,930 --> 00:31:31,489 so much . 456 00:31:39,319 --> 00:31:41,569 To my great children here in attendance 457 00:31:41,569 --> 00:31:43,513 today , Dave , you're the best dog 458 00:31:43,513 --> 00:31:45,847 sitter that's ever lived . Logistically , 459 00:31:45,847 --> 00:31:48,013 we could not do this job without you . 460 00:31:48,013 --> 00:31:50,719 Thank you so much for coming . Shane , 461 00:31:50,839 --> 00:31:53,061 I'm so proud of the wife and mother you 462 00:31:53,061 --> 00:31:55,172 are to Donnie , Chandler and Harlow . 463 00:31:55,699 --> 00:31:58,510 You and Kurt are a power couple . And 464 00:31:58,510 --> 00:32:01,969 amazing parents . Mike , you're a great 465 00:32:01,969 --> 00:32:04,080 example to me , and I appreciate your 466 00:32:04,080 --> 00:32:05,969 drive and ingenuity . Most of all 467 00:32:05,969 --> 00:32:07,913 though , I appreciate what a great 468 00:32:07,913 --> 00:32:10,025 husband you are to Yahia and a father 469 00:32:10,025 --> 00:32:13,479 to Isaiah and Aira . Thank you . My 470 00:32:13,479 --> 00:32:15,535 baby girl Irish , I couldn't be more 471 00:32:15,535 --> 00:32:17,859 proud of you . You've been there for so 472 00:32:17,859 --> 00:32:19,819 many of my best moments and I know 473 00:32:19,819 --> 00:32:22,739 there will be many more . And I'm so 474 00:32:22,739 --> 00:32:24,961 glad that Chase and you could be here . 475 00:32:25,680 --> 00:32:27,624 To my sisters Linda , Jackie , and 476 00:32:27,624 --> 00:32:30,199 Terry , my brother , my brothers-in-law 477 00:32:30,199 --> 00:32:32,359 Rick and Bob . Bob , a retired Marine 478 00:32:32,359 --> 00:32:34,692 who encouraged me to join the Air Force , 479 00:32:34,692 --> 00:32:36,637 in fact , wouldn't let me join the 480 00:32:36,637 --> 00:32:38,949 Marines 34 years ago . Thank you for 481 00:32:38,949 --> 00:32:42,040 being here . It means a lot . And I 482 00:32:42,040 --> 00:32:43,873 know Dad is happy to see us here 483 00:32:43,873 --> 00:32:46,920 together . The Chief Master Sergeant of 484 00:32:46,920 --> 00:32:48,920 the Air Force , Chevron , bears the 485 00:32:48,920 --> 00:32:51,199 insignia in the center of the Great 486 00:32:51,199 --> 00:32:54,380 Seal of the United States . Since the 487 00:32:54,380 --> 00:32:56,436 days of the US Army Air Corps , that 488 00:32:56,436 --> 00:32:58,380 seal has been worn by the enlisted 489 00:32:58,380 --> 00:33:01,469 airmen on their service cap . But 490 00:33:01,469 --> 00:33:03,691 that's not the only seal that I wear on 491 00:33:03,691 --> 00:33:06,260 my uniform . Years ago , my late 492 00:33:06,260 --> 00:33:08,469 brother Jim gave me some of my dad's 493 00:33:08,469 --> 00:33:11,170 uniform items . Since then I've worn an 494 00:33:11,170 --> 00:33:13,640 extra seal on the inside of my jacket , 495 00:33:13,930 --> 00:33:16,263 the one that belonged to my late father , 496 00:33:16,263 --> 00:33:19,180 Staff Sergeant Thomas Robert Wolf . He 497 00:33:19,180 --> 00:33:21,402 served in the US Army Air Corps and was 498 00:33:21,402 --> 00:33:23,513 among the first airmen to forge a new 499 00:33:23,513 --> 00:33:26,790 service on 18 September 1947 . In his 500 00:33:26,790 --> 00:33:28,846 duties as a combat photographer , he 501 00:33:28,846 --> 00:33:30,901 was one of the first to document the 502 00:33:30,901 --> 00:33:33,979 aftermath of the atomic bombs . Dad 503 00:33:33,979 --> 00:33:36,090 didn't just capture history , he made 504 00:33:36,090 --> 00:33:38,400 it . His service is part of the proud 505 00:33:38,400 --> 00:33:41,390 heritage and legacy of valor that we 506 00:33:41,390 --> 00:33:45,109 pledge to honor as airmen . But family 507 00:33:45,109 --> 00:33:47,165 isn't just what you were born into . 508 00:33:47,550 --> 00:33:49,550 It's also in this case what the Air 509 00:33:49,550 --> 00:33:51,859 Force has given us . There are many 510 00:33:51,859 --> 00:33:53,915 long time friends and mentors here , 511 00:33:53,915 --> 00:33:56,081 and I would like to recognize a few of 512 00:33:56,081 --> 00:33:58,303 them for the impact that they've had on 513 00:33:58,303 --> 00:33:59,970 my life , both personally and 514 00:33:59,970 --> 00:34:02,780 professionally . My very first Air 515 00:34:02,780 --> 00:34:04,836 Force friend Mark Shipman , his wife 516 00:34:04,836 --> 00:34:07,113 Carmen are here . Thank you for coming . 517 00:34:07,113 --> 00:34:08,836 Mark and I were in the delayed 518 00:34:08,836 --> 00:34:11,169 enlistment program in the same hometown , 519 00:34:11,169 --> 00:34:13,336 processed maps at the same time , went 520 00:34:13,336 --> 00:34:15,558 to FE Warren Air Force Base at the same 521 00:34:15,558 --> 00:34:17,669 time , in the same career field , and 522 00:34:17,669 --> 00:34:17,449 we're stationed together a couple times 523 00:34:17,939 --> 00:34:20,161 over our career . Thank you so much for 524 00:34:20,161 --> 00:34:23,270 being here . The boss mentioned , my 525 00:34:23,270 --> 00:34:25,437 very first supervisor Gary Lankford is 526 00:34:25,437 --> 00:34:27,603 here . How crazy is that that I get to 527 00:34:27,603 --> 00:34:29,548 still have a relationship with the 528 00:34:29,548 --> 00:34:31,881 person who molded me from the beginning . 529 00:34:31,881 --> 00:34:33,937 His wife , Erin is with him . Gary , 530 00:34:33,937 --> 00:34:36,103 thank you for giving me the foundation 531 00:34:36,103 --> 00:34:37,937 I needed to have a chance . Your 532 00:34:37,937 --> 00:34:40,139 kindness knows no bounds . My first 533 00:34:40,139 --> 00:34:43,360 chief For the security forces folks in 534 00:34:43,360 --> 00:34:45,304 the audience , you know him , Gary 535 00:34:45,304 --> 00:34:47,304 Kelly . He's a legend in our career 536 00:34:47,304 --> 00:34:51,300 field . And he didn't 537 00:34:51,300 --> 00:34:53,522 give up on me and taught me really what 538 00:34:53,522 --> 00:34:55,689 a second chance looks like . Thank you 539 00:34:55,689 --> 00:34:57,749 so much for being here . Retired 540 00:34:57,749 --> 00:35:00,168 five-time command Chief Tim Carroll is 541 00:35:00,168 --> 00:35:02,335 here with us today . Thank you so much 542 00:35:02,335 --> 00:35:04,639 for coming . Your ability to turn 543 00:35:04,639 --> 00:35:06,750 vision into reality is something I've 544 00:35:06,750 --> 00:35:08,972 been trying to replicate for 20 years . 545 00:35:08,972 --> 00:35:11,083 Thank you so much for your mentorship 546 00:35:11,083 --> 00:35:13,310 and for being a true friend . John 547 00:35:13,310 --> 00:35:15,254 Turner and his wife Jere is here . 548 00:35:17,219 --> 00:35:19,330 John was my supervisor , later he was 549 00:35:19,330 --> 00:35:21,780 my first sergeant . John told Danielle 550 00:35:21,780 --> 00:35:23,836 that I was selected for promotion to 551 00:35:23,836 --> 00:35:25,939 master sergeant before I knew . She 552 00:35:25,939 --> 00:35:28,929 loves that story still . I value your 553 00:35:28,929 --> 00:35:32,350 friendship . Even though you are for 554 00:35:32,350 --> 00:35:34,683 sure a slightly below average fisherman . 555 00:35:37,000 --> 00:35:40,000 Retired command Chief Gabeel . Timing 556 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:43,439 in life is absolutely everything . And 557 00:35:43,439 --> 00:35:45,106 your deliberate decisions and 558 00:35:45,106 --> 00:35:47,060 sacrifices played no small role in 559 00:35:47,060 --> 00:35:49,227 today's event . Thank you , Gaye , for 560 00:35:49,227 --> 00:35:51,227 being here . These are just a few I 561 00:35:51,227 --> 00:35:53,419 could literally take up the entire day 562 00:35:53,419 --> 00:35:55,419 if I was going to recognize all the 563 00:35:55,419 --> 00:35:57,530 family and friends that are here with 564 00:35:57,530 --> 00:35:59,586 us today . We are so blessed to have 565 00:35:59,586 --> 00:36:01,697 your positive impact and friendship . 566 00:36:02,290 --> 00:36:05,300 It is because of you that we step into 567 00:36:05,300 --> 00:36:06,800 this role with the kind of 568 00:36:06,800 --> 00:36:08,633 determination and conviction one 569 00:36:08,633 --> 00:36:10,850 reserves for a vow to their family . 570 00:36:12,679 --> 00:36:14,790 From Paul Ary who made history as the 571 00:36:14,790 --> 00:36:16,735 first ever Chief Master in the Air 572 00:36:16,735 --> 00:36:19,068 Force , to the 19 who've come after him . 573 00:36:19,068 --> 00:36:21,123 The role of Chief Master Sergeant of 574 00:36:21,123 --> 00:36:23,229 the Air Force . This is a lifetime 575 00:36:23,229 --> 00:36:25,459 commitment and I'm honored to be part 576 00:36:25,459 --> 00:36:28,100 of this legacy . Your former chief 577 00:36:28,100 --> 00:36:30,211 master sergeants of the Air Force are 578 00:36:30,211 --> 00:36:32,267 still serving and giving back to our 579 00:36:32,267 --> 00:36:34,899 airmen every day . Leaders like Chief 580 00:36:34,899 --> 00:36:37,250 Master in the Air Force Finch , Roy and 581 00:36:37,250 --> 00:36:40,179 Wright . Who are in attendance today . 582 00:36:40,469 --> 00:36:42,413 Thank you so much for being here . 583 00:36:48,659 --> 00:36:50,715 I greatly appreciate the legacy that 584 00:36:50,715 --> 00:36:52,715 you've built , and I'm committed to 585 00:36:52,715 --> 00:36:56,290 honoring it . To Chief Master in the 586 00:36:56,290 --> 00:36:58,340 Air Force number 20 my friend Dave 587 00:36:58,340 --> 00:37:00,562 Flossy , you promised to set conditions 588 00:37:00,562 --> 00:37:02,729 for our men to be successful , and you 589 00:37:02,729 --> 00:37:05,689 did just that . Danielle and I wish you 590 00:37:05,689 --> 00:37:07,522 nothing but the best in the next 591 00:37:07,522 --> 00:37:09,729 chapter , and you will continue to be 592 00:37:09,729 --> 00:37:13,360 in our thoughts and prayers . Today is 593 00:37:13,360 --> 00:37:15,471 a profound experience . I know I have 594 00:37:15,471 --> 00:37:17,582 big shoes to fill . As every past Chi 595 00:37:17,582 --> 00:37:19,638 master on the Air Force knows , this 596 00:37:19,638 --> 00:37:21,820 job demands decisive leadership . At 597 00:37:21,820 --> 00:37:23,931 its most essential level , leadership 598 00:37:23,931 --> 00:37:26,010 is about a responsibility to serve 599 00:37:26,010 --> 00:37:28,379 others . When any one of us accepts 600 00:37:28,379 --> 00:37:30,435 that responsibility to serve another 601 00:37:30,435 --> 00:37:32,490 regardless of our rank , we exercise 602 00:37:32,490 --> 00:37:35,169 leadership . Every member of our team 603 00:37:35,169 --> 00:37:37,336 needs to have an opportunity to become 604 00:37:37,336 --> 00:37:39,800 a master of their craft . It's our job 605 00:37:39,800 --> 00:37:42,022 to ensure the conditions exist for them 606 00:37:42,022 --> 00:37:44,270 to be able to do so . We owe it to our 607 00:37:44,270 --> 00:37:47,550 teams to give clear guidance . Where 608 00:37:47,550 --> 00:37:50,429 needed and get out of the way and allow 609 00:37:50,429 --> 00:37:53,270 them to execute . Whatever your role 610 00:37:53,270 --> 00:37:55,492 may be turning wrenches , defending the 611 00:37:55,492 --> 00:37:57,270 base , analyzing intelligence , 612 00:37:57,270 --> 00:37:59,381 managing logistics , or executing any 613 00:37:59,381 --> 00:38:01,548 of the hundreds of vital missions that 614 00:38:01,548 --> 00:38:03,659 make up our United States Air Force , 615 00:38:03,659 --> 00:38:05,826 you matter . Your work is essential to 616 00:38:05,826 --> 00:38:07,603 defending this great nation and 617 00:38:07,603 --> 00:38:09,840 preserving our national defense . I 618 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:11,951 promise you your chief of staff and I 619 00:38:11,951 --> 00:38:13,951 are committed to advocating for the 620 00:38:13,951 --> 00:38:16,007 resources you need to accomplish the 621 00:38:16,007 --> 00:38:18,229 mission . As General Wilsbach stated in 622 00:38:18,229 --> 00:38:20,340 his first letter to the force , every 623 00:38:20,340 --> 00:38:22,451 airman in every AFSC supports the two 624 00:38:22,451 --> 00:38:25,120 most important things we do fly and fix 625 00:38:25,120 --> 00:38:28,120 aircraft . If we want to continue to 626 00:38:28,120 --> 00:38:31,159 project world class airpower , we have 627 00:38:31,159 --> 00:38:33,320 more work to do for the airmen on the 628 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:36,830 ground . Our airmen deserve better than 629 00:38:36,830 --> 00:38:39,370 to solve problems that wouldn't exist 630 00:38:39,370 --> 00:38:42,550 if they were properly equipped . Like 631 00:38:42,550 --> 00:38:44,606 our defenders where I got my start , 632 00:38:44,606 --> 00:38:46,717 who secure our bases , flight lines , 633 00:38:46,717 --> 00:38:48,870 and missile silos , or those magician 634 00:38:48,870 --> 00:38:51,629 maintainers whose 12 hour shifts are 635 00:38:51,629 --> 00:38:54,570 sometimes more like 16 . They stay late , 636 00:38:54,739 --> 00:38:56,850 sacrificing time away from loved ones 637 00:38:56,850 --> 00:38:58,850 to make sure the job is done well , 638 00:38:59,260 --> 00:39:01,038 regardless of the climate , the 639 00:39:01,038 --> 00:39:03,590 conditions , or the circumstance . I've 640 00:39:03,590 --> 00:39:05,257 seen this incredible level of 641 00:39:05,257 --> 00:39:07,479 professionalism and dedication time and 642 00:39:07,479 --> 00:39:09,646 time again . The sun never sets on the 643 00:39:09,646 --> 00:39:11,923 mission and consequently on our airmen . 644 00:39:12,189 --> 00:39:14,590 Their incredible dedication and 645 00:39:14,590 --> 00:39:17,379 continued sacrifices deserve the best , 646 00:39:17,590 --> 00:39:20,489 and I promise to dedicate my tenure and 647 00:39:20,489 --> 00:39:24,270 my time to doing better . We owe you 648 00:39:24,270 --> 00:39:26,350 better equipment , more parts , and 649 00:39:26,350 --> 00:39:28,461 more resources to defend our nation , 650 00:39:28,461 --> 00:39:30,790 fix our aircraft , and generate the air 651 00:39:30,790 --> 00:39:33,179 power that we need . For all of our 652 00:39:33,179 --> 00:39:35,346 airmen , we will focus on ensuring you 653 00:39:35,346 --> 00:39:37,346 have the training opportunities you 654 00:39:37,346 --> 00:39:39,512 need to remain the best in the world . 655 00:39:39,512 --> 00:39:41,568 We will tackle things that matter to 656 00:39:41,568 --> 00:39:43,679 our airmen . We will continue to work 657 00:39:43,679 --> 00:39:45,735 on operational effectiveness , force 658 00:39:45,735 --> 00:39:47,735 development and family well-being . 659 00:39:47,735 --> 00:39:49,957 Great work has been done on these , but 660 00:39:49,957 --> 00:39:52,123 more is needed . We will work together 661 00:39:52,123 --> 00:39:54,346 to develop lasting solutions that build 662 00:39:54,346 --> 00:39:56,939 on what's working and fix what's been 663 00:39:56,939 --> 00:39:59,899 lacking . And then when everyone tells 664 00:39:59,899 --> 00:40:02,121 us we can , we can't do it and it can't 665 00:40:02,121 --> 00:40:04,520 be done . We'll do what we always do , 666 00:40:04,919 --> 00:40:08,610 find a way . No team wins the 667 00:40:08,610 --> 00:40:11,530 championship with easy practices or 668 00:40:11,530 --> 00:40:14,530 mediocre standards . Holding each other 669 00:40:14,530 --> 00:40:16,363 accountable is the hallmark of a 670 00:40:16,363 --> 00:40:18,610 winning organization , and we owe each 671 00:40:18,610 --> 00:40:20,770 other that accountability every day . 672 00:40:21,870 --> 00:40:23,870 Standards are not just benchmarks . 673 00:40:24,189 --> 00:40:26,356 Standards are statements of a belief , 674 00:40:26,356 --> 00:40:29,919 belief in what we are capable of . We 675 00:40:29,919 --> 00:40:32,141 have more work to do on quality of life 676 00:40:32,141 --> 00:40:34,308 for our airmen and their families from 677 00:40:34,308 --> 00:40:36,141 healthcare to housing and spouse 678 00:40:36,141 --> 00:40:38,252 employment to childcare . We have our 679 00:40:38,252 --> 00:40:40,419 sights set on taking care of airmen on 680 00:40:40,419 --> 00:40:43,679 and off duty . Just because these are 681 00:40:43,679 --> 00:40:45,901 complex problems does not mean they are 682 00:40:45,901 --> 00:40:49,199 impossible . The most satisfying things 683 00:40:49,199 --> 00:40:51,360 in life are earned through collective 684 00:40:51,360 --> 00:40:54,040 struggle , but there's one thing I 685 00:40:54,040 --> 00:40:56,550 firmly believe every airman deserves , 686 00:40:57,120 --> 00:40:59,287 and that's outstanding leadership that 687 00:40:59,287 --> 00:41:01,520 cares about who they are and sincerely 688 00:41:01,520 --> 00:41:03,850 and relentlessly helps them reach their 689 00:41:03,850 --> 00:41:06,360 goals . That's the standard for 690 00:41:06,360 --> 00:41:10,010 leadership in this Air Force . We will 691 00:41:10,010 --> 00:41:12,121 not reach peace through strength with 692 00:41:12,121 --> 00:41:13,843 mediocrity . Whether deterring 693 00:41:13,843 --> 00:41:15,732 aggression or delivering decisive 694 00:41:15,732 --> 00:41:18,070 effects , we will be ready . What makes 695 00:41:18,070 --> 00:41:20,280 us strong is our shared commitment to 696 00:41:20,280 --> 00:41:22,810 this mission . Every maintenance action , 697 00:41:22,889 --> 00:41:24,778 every training sortie , and every 698 00:41:24,778 --> 00:41:26,611 support function matters because 699 00:41:26,611 --> 00:41:28,770 they're all integral to this singular 700 00:41:28,770 --> 00:41:31,409 purpose , projecting air power when our 701 00:41:31,409 --> 00:41:34,899 nation calls . I am honored to serve 702 00:41:34,899 --> 00:41:37,459 alongside you as your 21st Chief Master 703 00:41:37,459 --> 00:41:39,790 Sergeant of the Air Force . May God 704 00:41:39,790 --> 00:41:41,901 bless each and every one of you , the 705 00:41:41,901 --> 00:41:44,012 United States Air Force , and may God 706 00:41:44,012 --> 00:41:45,669 bless America . Thank you . 707 00:42:57,389 --> 00:42:59,750 The United States Air Force Honor Guard 708 00:42:59,750 --> 00:43:01,919 will now pass in review in honor of 709 00:43:01,919 --> 00:43:04,086 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 710 00:43:04,086 --> 00:43:06,850 Wolf . It is customary for the senior 711 00:43:06,850 --> 00:43:09,128 official to receive the pass in review . 712 00:43:09,250 --> 00:43:11,969 However , in this ceremony , General 713 00:43:11,969 --> 00:43:14,191 Wilsbach has deferred this honor to the 714 00:43:14,191 --> 00:43:16,379 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air 715 00:43:16,379 --> 00:43:19,169 Force . As a reminder , everyone should 716 00:43:19,169 --> 00:43:21,360 stand as the colors pass before them 717 00:43:21,610 --> 00:43:23,777 and military members in uniform should 718 00:43:23,777 --> 00:43:24,777 salute . 719 00:45:45,639 --> 00:45:47,806 The men and women of the United States 720 00:45:47,806 --> 00:45:49,909 Air Force extend a warm welcome to 721 00:45:49,909 --> 00:45:52,076 Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force 722 00:45:52,076 --> 00:45:54,750 and Doctor Wolf . Please rise and 723 00:45:54,750 --> 00:45:56,694 remain standing and join us in the 724 00:45:56,694 --> 00:45:58,806 singing of the Air Force song and the 725 00:45:58,806 --> 00:46:00,310 departure of the official party .