477th Fighter Group welcomes new Chief Enlisted Manager

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  • By Tech. Sgt. Dana Rosso
  • 477th Fighter Group
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  Chief Master Sgt. Horace Honeycutt took the reigns as the 477th Fighter Group Chief Enlisted Manager from Chief Master Sgt. Timothy Zellar here Sept.1.

Honeycutt came to the Fighter Group in 2009, first assigned as the fabrication flight chief and more recently as the superintendent of the quality assurance flight. Honeycutt supervised 32 personnel in eight Air Force Specialty Codes evaluating over 1,800 active duty and Reserve maintainers to validate the quality of training and proficiency on F-22 aircraft worth over six billion dollars.

"I am very excited to be stepping into the role as the Chief Enlisted Manager," said Honeycutt. "I have been in the unit for a while but I look forward getting out and meeting all of the enlisted members, learning about their jobs and finding out how I can support them and their commanders."

In his new position Honeycutt will a responsible for advising the commander and senior leaders across the group in matters of strategic direction, personnel management, professional development, training, and personnel readiness. He will oversee the command recognition programs, performance reporting and personnel morale and welfare.

"Chief Zellar did great things during his tenure as Chief Enlisted Manager and I look forward to watch Honeycutt continue to improve the organization," said Col. David Piffarerio, 477th Fighter Group commander. "I can't think of a better chief to connect with the Airmen and plug in to help them with mission readiness and take care of the Airmen and their families."