State command chief retires after 41 years of service

Chief Master Sgt. Donald Camp will say

a farewell in front of distinguished guests, dignitaries, and fellow service

members after 41 years of dedicated service to the Air Force, ANG and our

country.

“For four decades I have committed myself

to helping officers and enlisted; equipping them with the best we have so they

could do the best they could do,” said Camp. “Because I literally

grew up in the Air Guard, I was able to effectively advise the commander about

our force.”

Camp, born in Atlanta, Ga., entered the Air

National Guard in October 1974 by way of Palace Chase, a program that allows

active duty Airmen and officers the opportunity to voluntarily transfer from

the regular Air Force to the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve. He became

the state of Georgia command chief in Aug 2010 from his former position as the Command

Chief for the 116th Air Control Wing. Camp has deployed multiple times in support of world-wide military

operations during the course of his career.

 

As the state command chief, Camp has

been responsible for 3,500 people and has been deeply involved in several

programs at the state level. Camp aimed to motivate and recognize personnel

through the Outstanding Airmen of the Year Program; the Enlisted Promotion

Program; the Hometown Hero Salute Program; and the Enlisted Control Grade

Program.

“Don is one of the finest men with whom I’ve had the pleasure of serving,”

said Maj. Gen. Thomas Moore, commander of the Georgia Air National Guard. “I’m

going to miss having his wisdom and guidance everyday but I know he’s always a

phone call away.”

 

For exceptionally meritorious

conduct in the performance of outstanding services and achievements, Camp was

nominated for the Legion of Merit.

 

Maj. Gen. (retired) Tom Lynn, former

ANG assistant to the commander, Air Education Training Command, will preside

over the ceremony.

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