Chief Master Sgt. Paul W. Airey becomes the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. As CMSAF, Airey tackles retention issues and created the Weighted Airman Promotion System. He served in the position until 1969, and then returend to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., as First Sergeant, until he retired in August 1970.
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.