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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represented 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. She served 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 more than 600,000 Total Force Airmen. Chief Bass was the 19th chief master sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represented the highest enlisted level of leadership, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted […]
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