James A. Roy (born May 18, 1964[1]) is a retired Chief Master Sergeant of the United States Air Force who served as the 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from June 30, 2009, to January 24, 2013. He was previously the Senior Enlisted Leader and Advisor for United States Pacific Command.[2][3]
James A. Roy | |
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Born | Michigan, US | May 18, 1964
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1982–2013 |
Rank | Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (6) Air Force Commendation Medal (3) Air Force Achievement Medal (6) |
Roy grew up in Monroe, Michigan, and he entered the United States Air Force in September 1982. His background includes numerous leadership roles at squadron, group, numbered air force and combatant command levels. He has worked a variety of civil engineer duties. Roy also served as a superintendent of a military personnel flight and a mission support group before becoming a command chief master sergeant at the wing, air expeditionary wing, numbered air force and combatant command levels. Before assuming duties as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, he served as the Senior Enlisted Leader and adviser to the U.S. Pacific Command Combatant Commander and staff, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii.
In September 2012, Roy announced his retirement, effective February 1, 2013.[4] He was succeeded by James A. Cody.[5]
The bulk of Roy's efforts focused on three key areas: deliberately developing airmen; caring for airmen and their families; and building partner nation capacity.[6]
Senior Manpower & Personnel Badge | |
Master Civil Engineer Badge | |
Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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