Retired CMSAF #16 talks leadership, education at Ramstein

Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy speaks during an all-call at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy served as CMSAF from 2009 to 2013, leading the Air Force through the drawdown of Operation Iraqi Freedom and establishing the next steps for enlisted military education. Roy visited various bases within U.S. Air Force in Europe during his tour from March 9-11.
Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy poses for a photo with all-call attendees at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy spoke about resiliency, mentorship, and mental health issues during the all-call.
Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy speaks with 86th Civil Engineering Group Airmen at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy worked in a variety of civil engineering duties in his time as a younger Airman.
Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy autographs a wooden plaque at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy served as CMSAF from 2009 to 2013, leading the Air Force through the drawdown of Operation Iraqi Freedom and establishing the next steps for enlisted military education.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Coronel, 721st Aerial Port Squadron passenger services agent, asks Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy a question at the Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Germany, March 11, 2022. Airmen asked questions about social media, generational changes and his advice on leadership at the all-call.
Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy poses for a photo with 86th Civil Engineering Group and Airlift Wing leadership at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy retired from the Air Force as the 16th CMSAF.
Retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force #16 James A. Roy speaks to Airman Leadership School and Noncomissioned Officer Academy students at Kisling NCO Academy, Germany, March 11, 2022. Roy gave examples and advice on leadership during his visit to the academy.