Air Force Materiel Command's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch visited with Eglin's enlisted Airmen during his day long tour of the base Aug. 14. After speaking to the Airmen at various locations throughout the day, he presided over the base's senior NCO induction ceremony. Imagery by Matt Veasley.
Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, speaks to newly selected master sergeants Aug. 15, 2025 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley) 
Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, speaks to newly selected master sergeants Aug. 15, 2025 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley) 
Chief Master Sgt. James Fitch, Air Force Materiel Command command chief, speaks to Airman Leadership School students Aug. 15, 2025 at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Veasley)