Biography
Chief Murray grew up in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, and entered the Air Force in October 1977. His background includes various duties in aircraft maintenance and as a Command Chief Master Sergeant at wing, numbered air force and major command levels. His assignments include bases in Florida, South Carolina, Washington and Georgia. The chief also served overseas in Turkey and Japan, and deployed in support of operations Desert Storm and Southern Watch. Before becoming Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, he served as Command Chief Master Sergeant, Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
Murray was appointed to the position of Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on July 1, 2002. Chief Murray was the 14th Chief Master Sergeant appointed to the highest noncommissioned officer position. Murray retired on October 1, 2006 after 29 years of service.
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