Kimes welcomed at chief recognition ceremony

Senior Master Sgt. Gary Kimes stands with multiple chief master sergeants at the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony May 20, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Chief Master Sergeant Jimmie McNeely, retired, (right) was passing through Columbus AFB when he heard about the Chief Recognition Ceremony and attended the ceremony. McNeely retired in 1968 after serving for 22 years and was among the first chiefs to enter the Air Force. The rank of Chief is granted to only one percent of the enlisted force of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)

Kimes welcomed at chief recognition ceremony

Published May 25, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert
14th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Senior Master Sgt. Gary Kimes stands with multiple chief master sergeants at the Chief Master Sergeant Recognition Ceremony May 20, 2017, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. Chief Master Sergeant Jimmie McNeely, retired, (right) was passing through Columbus AFB when he heard about the Chief Recognition Ceremony and attended the ceremony. McNeely retired in 1968 after serving for 22 years and was among the first chiefs to enter the Air Force. The rank of Chief is granted to only one percent of the enlisted force of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Beaux Hebert)