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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau

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Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
Positional colors
since 25 August 2020
National Guard Bureau
TypeSenior enlisted advisor
AbbreviationSEA
Member ofOffice of the Chief, National Guard Bureau
Reports toChief of the National Guard Bureau
FormationNovember 2003
First holderCSM John J. Leonard Jr.
Salary$9,786.00 per month, regardless of the incumbent's service longevity[1]
WebsiteOfficial Website

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.

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

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In 2020, as part of Whitehead's appointment, a unique rank and insignia were created for the position.[5]

List of officeholders

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No. Senior Enlisted Advisor Term Service branch Ref.
Portrait Name Took office Left office Term length
1
John J. Leonard Jr.
Leonard, JohnCommand Sergeant Major
John J. Leonard Jr.
November 2003July 20062 years, 8 months
U.S. Army
2
David Ray Hudson
Hudson, DavidCommand Sergeant Major
David Ray Hudson
July 2006February 20103 years, 7 months
U.S. Army
3
Denise Jelinski-Hall
Jelinski-Hall, DeniseCommand Chief Master Sergeant
Denise Jelinski-Hall
February 2010July 20133 years, 5 months
U.S. Air Force
4
Mitchell O. Brush
Brush, MitchellCommand Chief Master Sergeant
Mitchell O. Brush
June 2013June 20174 years
U.S. Air Force
5
Christopher S. Kepner
Kepner, ChristopherCommand Sergeant Major
Christopher S. Kepner
June 201725 August 20203 years, 2 months
U.S. Army
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6
Tony L. Whitehead
Whitehead, TonySenior Enlisted Advisor
Tony L. Whitehead
25 August 2020Incumbent3 years, 11 months
U.S. Air Force
[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Defense Finance and Accounting Service > MilitaryMembers > payentitlements > Pay Tables > Basic Pay > EM".
  2. ^ a b Gonzalez, Michelle (June 21, 2017). "Kepner named senior enlisted advisor to chief of National Guard Bureau". army.mil. Retrieved February 6, 2021.
  3. ^ "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead". nationalguard.mil. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  4. ^ [1] 10 USC 10502 Chief of the National Guard Bureau: appointment; adviser on National Guard matters; grade; succession.
  5. ^ a b "Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief, National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead". National Guard. Retrieved February 6, 2021.