Tony L. Whitehead
Tony L. Whitehead is a senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force and the sixth Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He succeeded Army CSM Christopher S. Kepner on 25 August 2020, and is the first senior enlisted advisor of the NGB to wear a unique rank insignia. At the time of his selection, he was the Command Chief Master Sergeant, CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH), Tyndall AFB, Florida. Military career. SEA Tony L. Whitehead is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Pentagon, Washington D.C. He  serves as the Chief's principal military advisor on all enlisted matters affecting training, utilization, health of the force, and enlisted professional development. As the highest enlisted level of leadership, he provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests. Chief Whitehead entered the Air Force in December 1982 and served as Security Specialist. His background encompasses a myriad of positions and assignments in the Security Specialist and Security Forces career field. He has participated in Operations Southern Watch and Enduring Freedom. During these operations, Chief Whitehead performed duties as First Sergeant, Security Forces Manager, and Senior Enlisted Advisor  to the 10th ASG Provost Marshal. He served 10 years on active duty. After a small break in service he joined the Florida Air National Guard. Chief Whitehead was activated as the ARC First Sergeant for the 125 Fighter Wing on 11 September 2001. In September 2003, he was hired as the Operations Superintendent for the 125th Security Forces Squadron. In April 2010, Chief Whitehead was selected as the Air National Guard Security Forces Career Field Manager, representing over 7300 ANG Defenders, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews. He also served as the Superintendent to the Director, Installations  and Mission Support for the Air National Guard on all enlisted matters.