For the first time ever, the title of Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force changed hands Sept. 15, as Roger A. Towberman retired and passed the mantle of CMSSF on to John F. Bentivegna in a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna
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You may know him as future Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna, but many Guardians and Airmen know him as Chief B-9. Here’s why.
The Space Force’s next top enlisted Guardian will be a space operator: Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna will succeed CMSSF Roger A. Towberman later this year. Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman selected Bentivegna on May 5, the service announced.
