Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

The Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau[1] is the top enlisted person in the National Guard of the United States;[2] which is a joint reserve component of the United States Army and the United States Air Force.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Incumbent
CCM Tony L. Whitehead, USAF
since August 2020
National Guard Bureau
TypeSenior enlisted advisor
Member ofOffice of the Chief, National Guard Bureau
Reports toChief of the National Guard Bureau
FormationNovember 2003
First holderJohn J. Leonard Jr.
WebsiteOfficial Website

The SEA's responsibilities include advising the Chief of the National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, health of the force, and enlisted professional development of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.

Insignia

In 2020, as part of Whitehead's appointment, a unique rank and insignia was created for the position.[3]

  • Rank insignia
  • Special rank for the Air Force

List of Senior Enlisted Advisors to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
No. Senior Enlisted Advisor Term Service branch Ref.
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
1
Leonard, JohnCommand Sergeant Major
John J. Leonard Jr.		November 2003July 20062 years, 8 months
U.S. Army		–
2
Hudson, DavidCommand Sergeant Major
David Ray Hudson		July 2006February 20103 years, 7 months
U.S. Army		–
3
Jelinski-Hall, DeniseChief Master Sergeant
Denise Jelinski-Hall		February 2010July 20133 years, 5 months
U.S. Air Force		–
4
Brush, MitchellChief Master Sergeant
Mitchell O. Brush		July 2013June 20173 years, 11 months
U.S. Air Force		–
5
Kepner, ChristopherCommand Sergeant Major
Christopher S. Kepner		June 201725 August 20203 years, 2 months
U.S. Army		[1]
6
Whitehead, TonySenior Enlisted Advisor
Tony L. Whitehead		25 August 2020Incumbent5 months
U.S. Air Force		[3]

See also

References
  1. Gonzalez, Michelle (June 21, 2017). "Kepner named senior enlisted advisor to chief of National Guard Bureau". army.mil. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  2. 10 USC 10502 Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession.
  3. "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead". National Guard. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
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