CMSAF Bass meets Dover's Total Force Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, along with members of the 436th and 512th Maintenance Group pose for a group photo after a MXG all-call Jan. 8, 2021, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Bass spoke to approximately 75 junior Airmen and answered questions they had. This marked Bass’ first official visit to Dover AFB since she assumed her position as the 19th chief master sergeant of the Air Force on Aug. 14, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, poses for a photo in the pilot seat of a C-17 Globemaster III during a static display walk-through Jan. 8, 2021, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. During his visit, Perry witnessed firsthand how Dover AFB projects the Joint Force and supports 20% of the nation's strategic airlift. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

Senior Airman Donovan Lamore, 436th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance apprentice, shows a metal sheet to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, during her visit to Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 8, 2021. Chief Bass witnessed firsthand how Dover AFB supports Air Force priorities such as enhancing full-spectrum readiness and developing innovative, multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephani Barge)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass takes a selfie with Dover Air Force Base senior leaders as she ends a two-day visit at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 8, 2021. The office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephani Barge)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass signs a plaque during a C-5M Super Galaxy static display walk-through Jan. 8, 2021, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government. Dover is home to nearly 11,000 total force Airmen supporting 20% of the nation’s strategic airlift capability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

Senior Master Sgt. Alex Griffin, 436th Airlift Wing public affairs superintendent, briefs Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, on a newly established process for visually documenting foreign military sales at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 8, 2021. During their tour of the Bedrock innovation lab, Bass and Perry listened to and learned from Team Dover Airmen, who are using innovation to solve strategic problems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass inspects a sprocket designed to solve a maintenance issue affecting refueling trucks Jan. 8, 2021, at the Bedrock innovation lab on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Designs like this are developed at Bedrock’s facilities where Airmen are empowered to collaborate and innovate new technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks with Senior Airman Anthony Ashcroft, an aircraft structural maintenance journeyman assigned to the 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, Jan. 7, 2021. Located near New Castle, Delaware, the 166th AW is home to the Delaware Air National Guardsmen who maintain and fly the C-130 Hercules in support of strategic airlift and airdrop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stephani Barge)

Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, completes a leadership obstacle at the Tactics and Leadership Nexus (TALN) Jan. 7, 2021, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. TALN is a scenario-based training facility designed to enhance readiness and develop multi-capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cydney Lee)

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass speaks to approximately 75 junior Airmen and answered questions during a 436th and 512th Maintenance Group all-call held in the 436th Aerial Port Squadron Jan. 8, 2021, on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The office of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force represents the highest enlisted level of leadership, provides direction for the enlisted corps and represents their interests to the American public and all levels of government. Dover is home to nearly 11,000 total force Airmen supporting 20% of the nation’s strategic airlift capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)