The senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau[2] (abbreviated SEA)[3] is the top enlisted person in the National Guard of the United States;[4] 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 | |
|---|---|
 Positional colors | |
| National Guard Bureau | |
| Type | Senior enlisted advisor |
| Abbreviation | SEA |
| Member of | Office of the Chief, National Guard Bureau |
| Reports to | Chief of the National Guard Bureau |
| Formation | November 2003 |
| First holder | CSM John J. Leonard Jr. |
| Salary | $9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1] |
| Website | Official Website |
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The SEA is designated a special paygrade above E-9. The SEA's responsibilities include advising the chief of the National Guard Bureau on all enlisted matters affecting training and utilization, the health of the force, and enlisted professional development of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
Insignia edit
In 2020, as part of Whitehead's appointment, a unique rank and insignia were created for the position.[5]
- Rank insignia
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Special rank for the Air Force
List of officeholders edit
| No. | Senior Enlisted Advisor | Term | Service branch | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | Name | Took office | Left office | Term length | |||
| 1 | Command Sergeant Major John J. Leonard Jr. | November 2003 | July 2006 | 2 years, 8 months |  U.S. Army | – | |
| 2 | Command Sergeant Major David Ray Hudson | July 2006 | February 2010 | 3 years, 7 months | U.S. Army | – | |
| 3 | Command Chief Master Sergeant Denise Jelinski-Hall | February 2010 | July 2013 | 3 years, 5 months |  U.S. Air Force | – | |
| 4 | Command Chief Master Sergeant Mitchell O. Brush | June 2013 | June 2017 | 4 years | U.S. Air Force | – | |
| 5 | Command Sergeant Major Christopher S. Kepner | June 2017 | 25 August 2020 | 3 years, 2 months | U.S. Army | [2] | |
| 6 | Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead | 25 August 2020 | Incumbent | 3 years, 7 months | U.S. Air Force | [5] | |
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See also edit
- Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau
- Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
- Sergeant Major of the Army
- Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
- Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force
- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard
References edit
- ^ "Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > payentitlements > Pay Tables > Basic Pay > EM".
- ^ a b Gonzalez, Michelle (June 21, 2017). "Kepner named senior enlisted advisor to chief of National Guard Bureau". army.mil. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
- ^ "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead". nationalguard.mil. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ [1] 10 USC 10502 Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession.
- ^ a b "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead". National Guard. Retrieved February 6, 2021.