Members of a U.S. Air Force Honor Guard body bearer’s element carry the remains of former Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Paul W. Airey, during a funeral in his honor May 28, 2009, at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Former CMSAF Airey was adviser to Secretary of the Air Force Harold Brown and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. John P. McConnell on matters concerning welfare, effective utilization and progress of the enlisted members of the Air Force. Former CMSAF Airey was the first chief master sergeant appointed to this ultimate noncommissioned officer position and was selected from among 21 major air command nominees to become the first chief master sergeant of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dan DeCook)