Tony L. Whitehead

Tony L. Whitehead
Whitehead in 2023
Allegiance United States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Service years1982–2024
RankSenior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau
ConflictsOperation Southern Watch
Operation Enduring Freedom
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit

Tony L. Whitehead is a retired senior noncommissioned officer in the United States Air Force and the sixth Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau. He succeeded Army CSM Christopher S. Kepner on 25 August 2020, and is the first senior enlisted advisor of the NGB to wear a unique rank insignia. At the time of his selection, he was the Command Chief Master Sergeant, CONR-1 AF (AFNORTH), Tyndall AFB, Florida.