U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, right, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, spoke with U.S. Navy Seaman Lisa Reese of Armed Forces Network-Misawa during a three day stay at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 26, 2012. During the interview McIntyre touched on several topics, from future military changes to Misawa’s first bilateral senior NCO induction ceremony. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson/Released)
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, center, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, sat with Col. John Griffin, left, 35th Mission Support Group commander and Chief Master Sgt. James Laurent, 35th Fighter Wing command chief master sergeant, during the monthly Commanders Open Line radio show at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2012. McIntyre spent three days touring the base, familiarizing himself with the facilities and Airmen and observing the good natured relationship between military and Japanese nationals. (U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson/Released)
by Airman 1st Class Kenna Jackson
35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
7/30/2012 - MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. Douglas McIntyre, Command Chief Master Sergeant for the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, visited Misawa Air Base July 26, 2012.
McIntyre is a senior enlisted leader responsible for matters related to readiness, welfare and effective utilization of over 33,000 enlisted members assigned to the joint services of the United States Forces, Japan and Fifth Air Force.
For three days, McIntyre toured base facilities including the collocated club, Armed Forces Network-Misawa, Northern Air Defense Force and the base dormitories.
McIntyre met and praised Airmen of all rank stationed at Misawa for their hard work and motivational work ethics.
"Serving your nation is honorable," said McIntyre. "I just want to say thank you."
During the visit, McIntyre was the guest speaker at Misawa's first Bilateral Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Induction Ceremony.
The Bilateral Senior NCO induction ceremony is an event that welcomes the new senior NCO Air Force and Japanese members who've made it to the next level in their career.
"Just like a professional athlete will get inducted into the hall of fame to highlight how they have become a true professional, we want to welcome our SNCOs who have reached a new level in their careers," said McIntyre.
While speaking at the ceremony, McIntyre provided praise for each military member's achievement and advice to the new senior NCO.
"It's a big deal," said McIntyre, "and anything we can do to equip our new SNCOs with the tools they need to be affective, we should take it."
