6th Chief Master Sgt. of Air Force laid to rest

The sixth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, was laid to rest during an interment ceremony at the Omaha National Cemetery, July 29.

McCoy, who served as the first senior enlisted advisor of Strategic Air Command and was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in 1974, passed away July 13, at the age of 91.

In attendance were multiple dignitaries including Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass and five former CMSAFs.

"He dedicated his life to service," Bass said. "Service to his nation, service to our Air Force, and most importantly, service to our Airmen and their families."

Uniformed Airmen lower a U.S. flag-covered casket onto a stand. — Air Force Honor Guard members lower the casket of the sixth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James M. McCoy, during his interment ceremony at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, Neb., July 29, 2022. McCoy passed away July 13, 2022, at the age of 91. (U.S. Air Force photo by Charles J. Haymond)

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