ANDREWS AFB, Md. –
After performing a number of leadership roles at the squadron, through Major Command levels, Chief Master Sgt. James E. Davis became the 316th Wing's new command chief master sergeant, July 10.
Proactive in his methods for building a sense of togetherness, Chief Davis said that he plans to get out from behind his desk to get to know the Airmen, and help with situations they may be dealing with. "I'm not the type of person that wants people to just come here and sit in my office and talk to me. I'll go and meet you in your work center, and then we can discuss the issues. Now we can look at what the problems really are." In regard to methods for increasing servicemembers' sense of wellbeing
Chief Davis said, "You can't be effective in dealing with Airmen anywhere you go if you don't find out the heartbeat of the Airmen and how they tie in to the mission itself.
Overall their morale is based on treating them as people, not just another number."
Chief Davis also illustrated his plans for the future of Andrews. "One of my primary goals at Andrews is to continue to build unity among the people. You have the 316th Wing, but you also have the other organizations on the base, and that sense of unity needs to be there, because yes we are all busy, yes we are all doing our jobs, but we
are all still a part of Team Andrews."
Chief Davis further commented on the importance of our mission here at Andrews and the importance of high standards to mission success.
Chief Davis also said he looked forward to working with the non-commissioned officers and helping them to grow as leaders to improve their effectiveness as trainers and mentors to our junior enlisted.
The Memphis, T.N. native has served in the USAF in support operations such as Southern Watch, Desert Fox, Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, and comes to Andrews from McGuire AFB, N.J. where he was the Security Forces Manager with the 305th Wing Security Forces Squadron. Some of Chief Davis' more notable decorations and achievements include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf
clusters, and he was one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 2005.