The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force (CMSAF) is a unique non-commissioned rank in the United States Air Force. The holder of this rank and position of office represents the highest enlisted level of leadership in the Air Force, and as such, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass represents the...
Air Force General John E. Hyten was sworn in as the 11th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Nov. 21, 2019. In this capacity, he is the U.S. second highest-ranking military officer and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was commissioned in 1981 and graduated from Harvard University with a degree in engineering and applied sciences. His military career includes assignments in a...
The Chief of Staff of the Air Force (CSAF) is a statutory office held by a four-star general in the United States Air Force, and is the most senior uniformed officer assigned to serve in the Department of the Air Force, and as such is the principal military advisor and a deputy to the Secretary of the Air Force; and is in a separate capacity a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and thereby a...
Army General Mark A. Milley became the 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Oct. 1, 2019. Prior to assuming the role as the principal military advisor to the President, Secretary of Defense, and National Security Council, Milley served as the 39th Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. Commissioned in 1980, Milley has had multiple command and staff positions in eight divisions and Special Forces.
8th Communication Battalion (8th Comm. Bn.) will deploy task-organized communication detachments capable of installing, operating, maintaining, and defending communication networks in support of CG II MEF or CG 2d MEB or a Combined / Joint Task Force headquarters; and MEU Commanders in order to enable the commander's ability to command and control assigned forces.
2nd Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (2nd ANGLICO) provides direct support to the various Joint, Allied, Coalition and Special Operations forces working within Marine Corps battlespace and conduct the coordination and deconfliction required in order for their commanders to access Marine Corps close air support, artillery, rockets and naval gunfire.
2nd Intelligence Battalion (2nd Intel Bn.) is to plan, direct, collect, process, produce and disseminate intelligence, and provide counterintelligence support to the MEF Command Element, MEF major subordinate commands, subordinate Marine Air Ground Task Forces (MAGTF), and other commands as directed.
2nd Law Enforcement Battalion (2nd LE Bn.) conducts law and order operations in order to enhance the security environment and promote the rule of law in support of Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) operations.
