New command chief for 2nd Air Force Published Aug. 5, 2009 By Airman 1st Class David Salanitri 81st Training Wing Public Affairs KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan will be 2nd Air Force's new command chief. He replaces Chief Master Sgt. Paul Moreau who retired July 16. Chief Jordan arrives next week at Keesler from Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he was the 374th Airlift Wing command chief for two years. At Yokota, he served as principal adviser to the wing commander in leading more than 6,300 military, civilian and local national employees providing tactical, operational support and distinguished visitor airlift throughout Japan and the Pacific Command theater of operation while supporting a base community exceeding 11,000. The Bronze Star recipient's new duties include being the senior enlisted leader responsible to the commander on matters concerning the welfare, effective utilization, professional development and readiness 2nd Air Force's enlisted members. The 20-year Air Force member's assignments include tours in Japan, Korea and Germany as well deployments in support of Operations Enduring Freedom, Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom.