David R. Wolfe

David R. Wolfe
Wolfe in 2026
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1992–present
RankChief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
ConflictsWar in Afghanistan
Iraq War
AwardsLegion of Merit (4)
Meritorious Service Medal (6)
Alma materWayland Baptist University
University of Charleston
Virginia Tech

David R. Wolfe is a senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force, who has served as the 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force since December 8, 2025. Wolfe has served in the U.S. Air Force since enlisting in 1992, serving mainly as a Security Forces Airman, which is the U.S. Air Force version of military police. He succeeded Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi, who announced his retirement in September 2025 due to the death of his wife.

Wolfe served in a number of joint assignments with other U.S. military services. He deployed in support of Operations Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom, and Inherent Resolve.