KEESLER AFB, Miss. - Keesler Air Force Base welcomed a familiar face, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, who explored the base to gain a firsthand perspective on how the 81st Training Wing executes its mission.
Bass represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, as her position includes offering guidance to the enlisted force and advocating for their interests as necessary, both to the American public and across all government levels.
It would be Bass's last time to visit KAFB as chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Before her CMSAF assignment, Bass was stationed at Keesler as the Second Air Force command chief making the base an unofficial homecoming tour.
Accompanying her was the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs Honorable Alex Wagner and Chief Master Sgt. John Alsvig, Air Force first sergeant special duty manager, also known as Diamond 1.
The visitors witnessed the 81st TRW focus on training with a tour of the 333rd Training Squadron’s schoolhouse, where officers and enlisted service members go for cyberspace initial and advanced skills training.
Additionally, the tour highlighted the 334th TS’s air traffic control study room that gives students greater access to radar and tower static tables and Max Sim ATC simulators.
Bass hosted an all-call for some 400 Airman across the installation, providing insight and discussion of the AF's evolving force.
Bass’s time at Keesler AFB wrapped up with a final formation of all five training squadrons, where she motivated Airmen and Guardians in training and conducted an ‘End of Watch’ retiring of the aiguillette ceremony for two military training leaders. (Keesler AFB 12/22/23) CMSAF, senior leaders visit Keesler AFB > Air Force > Article Display
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