Air Force makes history by selecting woman to become next senior enlisted leader

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne Bass

U.S. Air Force

WASHINGTON — Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne Bass will become the next chief master sergeant of the Air Force, the first woman to be the senior enlisted leader for a military service, the Air Force announced Friday.

Bass was chosen to be the 19th chief master sergeant by incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown....

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