Retired CMSAF McKinley visits Yokota

Col. Otis Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander greets Rodney McKinley, retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, during a tour of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. McKinley visited Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony, providing words of wisdom to the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley visits the American Forces Network Tokyo studio for an interview during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. McKinley visited Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony, providing words of wisdom to the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley greets Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing at the Samurai Cafe Dining Facility at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. The professional development breakfast provided a unique opportunity for Yokota’s Airmen to pick the brain of a man who previously served as the highest ranked enlisted member in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley speaks with Airmen from 374th Medical Group during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. McKinley visited Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony, providing words of wisdom to the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley visits the Professional Development Center Airman Leadership School during a tour of Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. ALS is designed to prepare new staff sergeants with the leadership and people skills necessary to succeed in the ever changing environment that is the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley motions at the Airman Leadership School heritage display during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. One of McKinley’s accomplishments as the top Air Force enlisted leader, was implementation of the Airman’s Creed. A creed that is still in use today, embodying the core values and fighting spirit of all that serve and have served in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley talks to Airmen Leadership School students during his visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. McKinley visited Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony and to a variety of organizations across the installation, providing words of wisdom to the next generation of Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Airman 1st Class Sarah Mitchell, 374th Aerospace Medical Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, showcases the cutting edge equipment in use to Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley during McKinley’s visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. While the 15th CMSAF was at Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony, McKinley also used the visit as a chance to speak with Airmen across the installation, sharing words of wisdom with the next generation service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley talks about his time as an Airman with members of the 374th Medical Group during a visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 7, 2020. While the 15th CMSAF was at Yokota to speak at the annual awards ceremony, McKinley also used the visit as a chance to speak with Airmen across the installation, sharing words of wisdom with the next generation service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley talks to a group of senior non-commissioned officers from the 374th Airlift Wing at the Enlisted Club at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. During the breakfast, the 15th CMSAF fielded questions from attendees and shared his stories from his time of service, providing a unique opportunity for members of Team Yokota to spend time with a man who was at one point in time, the highest ranking enlisted member in the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

Retired Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney McKinley poses for a photo with the First Sergeants from 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 6, 2020. Mckinley and the First Sergeants took part in a professional development luncheon, allowing attendees to talk and ask questions of the 15th CMSAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)