CMSAF Bass weathers the storm with Team Scott

Airman 1st Class Seth Werner, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, explains his role and expectations within the 375th CES to Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass talks with Airman 1st Class Hunter Perdue, 375th Force Support Squadron services apprentice, about where Hunter calls home and how he is adapting to his new life within the U.S. Air Force on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Senior Master Sgt. Rebecca Stanton, 375th Force Support Squadron career development center advisor, takes a photo with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass during a lunch with Airmen on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass preforms gate security duties after being briefed by 375th Security Forces Airmen on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Staff Sgt. Robert Schuemamm, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, ready themselves to plow snow from a recent storm on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and Staff Sgt. Robert Schuemamm, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, return after plowing snow from a recent storm on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Staff Sgt. Robert Schuemamm, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, receives praise and appreciation from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass and 375th CES leadership after demonstrating multiple capabilities and responsibilities of the 375th Air Mobility Wing augmentee program on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Senior Airman Alura Spaulding, 375th Security Forces base defense operations center controller, briefs Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass on mission capabilities and responsibilities during a glimpse inside the BDOC on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass preforms gate security duties after being briefed by 375th Security Forces Airmen on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Airman 1st Class Ja’Onte Horden, 375th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, briefs Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass on the responsibilities and duties of security force Airmen securing the gates on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. As the highest enlisted member serving in the Air Force, and the 19th chief master sergeant appointed as CMSAF, Bass provides direction for the enlisted force and represents their interests, as appropriate, to the American public and to those in all levels of government. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Airman 1st Class Christopher Wagner, 375th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation apprentice, talks about his future and goals in the Air Force with Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass exits a snow plow vehicle after a demonstration from Staff Sgt. Robert Schuemamm, 375th Civil Engineer Squadron engineering apprentice, on Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Feb. 16, 2021. Bass serves as the personal adviser to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force for all matters encompassing welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress for the more than 600,000 Airmen serving within the active duty, guard and reserve force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Castelan)