8/16/2012 - Former chief master sergeants of the Air Force answer questions during a forum at the Air Force Sergeants Association Convention and Professional Airmen's Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012. The former chiefs answered questions about their time as CMSAF and reflected on some of their memories as the Air Force’s top enlisted member. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)

8/16/2012 - Former chief master sergeants of the Air Force are introduced during the Air Force Sergeants Association Convention and Professional Airmen's Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012. The former chiefs spoke to Airmen about challenges they each faced during their tenures as the service’s highest ranking enlisted Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)

8/16/2012 - Former chief master sergeants of the Air Force listen as Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III shares his senior leadership perspective at the Air Force Sergeants Association Convention and Professional Airmen's Conference Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012. During his speech, Welsh emphasized the role leaders play in Airmen's lives as well as the importance of leaders getting to know their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)

8/16/2012 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy pose for a group photo with former chief master sergeants of the Air Force during the Air Force Sergeants Association Convention and Professional Airmen's Conference in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 15, 2012. The chiefs attended an annual leadership forum as well as other briefings and forums held throughout the conference. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ciara Wymbs)