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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Roy represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted force 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. Chief Roy is the 16th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.

Biography - CMSAF James A. Roy

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Now is the time for bold leadership

CMSAF viewpoint, April 13, 2012

The Enlisted Perspective
Remarks to the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition, National Harbor, Md., Sept. 21, 2011

Air Force Core Values guide us
CMSAF viewpoint, Dec. 8, 2010

Even one suicide is too many
CMSAF viewpoint, Oct. 26, 2010

Chief Etchberger: First E-9 awarded the Medal of Honor

Remarks at the induction of Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger into the Hall of Heroes, Sept. 22, 2010, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.

Happy 63rd Birthday
Triple-signature letter regarding the Air Force Birthday, Sept. 17, 2010
 
Labor Day Holiday Message
Triple-signature letter regarding holiday safety, Sept. 2, 2010

Continuing to strengthen the nuclear enterprise
CMSAF viewpoint, June 10, 2010

The Ultimate Sacrifice
Remarks at the 2010 Memorial Day ceremony at the Air Force Memorial, Washington, D.C.

 Assessing 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Legislation
Triple-signature Letter to Airmen regarding current "Don't Tell, Don't Ask" legislation evaluation, March 18, 2010

Written Statement to the House Appropriations Subcommittee
Statement provided to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2010

 
Enlisted Perspective: Airmen downrange doing a phenomenal job
CMSAF viewpoint, Jan. 6, 2010

Caring for Airmen and their families
Remarks to the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel on the Oversight of Family Support Programs, Washington, D.C., July 22, 2009 

Written Statement to the House Armed Services Subcommittee
Statement provided to the U.S. House of Representatives Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel on the Oversight of Family Support Programs,  Washington, D.C., July 22, 2009

The voice for all Airmen
Remarks at his appointment as 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, D.C., June 30, 2009

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Sister-service PME provides valuable joint tool  14

AF leaders encourage energy savings in latest 'Letter to Airmen'  1

CMSAF: 'Be the best, know your Airmen, tell your story'  1

Leaders issue Air Force birthday message  6  |  VIDEO

Airmen gain insight during former CMSAF forum

Top enlisted Airman issues challenge  6

CMSAF Roy: 'Future is now'  4

Air Force leaders send birthday messages to Coast Guard

Chief's Perspective: Analog leadership in digital times  39

Air Force leaders issue Independence Day message  3

International summit focuses on enlisted issues

Air Force senior leaders issue letter on Critical Days of Summer  1

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