Thomas N. Barnes Military person

Thomas N. Barnes, CMSgt USAF (ret.) (November 16, 1930 – March 17, 2003) was the fourth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force and the first and to date only African-American in that position. He was also the first African-American Senior Enlisted Advisor in any of the Armed Forces of the United States. CMSAF Barnes served as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from October 1973 to July 1977. He was key in bringing many African-American related issues to the attention of senior military leaders.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 16, 1930
Birth place	Chester Pennsylvania
Date of death	March 17, 2003
Place of death	Sherman Texas

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award	Legion of Merit Air Medal Commendation Medal Meritorious Service Medal (United States)
military operations	Korean War Vietnam War
military unit	8th Fighter Wing
service start	1948
service end	1977