Current Position: State of Louisiana Notary Public - December 2012 to present. A public officer, appointed and commissioned by the Governor of Louisiana, constituted by law to serve the public in non-contentious matters usually concerned with estates, deeds, powers-of-attorney, and foreign and international business. Main functions are, but not limited to, administering oaths and affirmations, preparing and taking affidavits and statutory declarations, witnessng and authenticating the execution of certain classes of documents. Taking acknowledgments of deeds and other conveyances, protest notes and bills of exchange. Providing notice of foreign drafts, preparing marine or ship's protests in cases of damage Providing exemplifications and notarial copies, and performing certain other official acts depending on the jurisdiction. Any such act is known as a notarization. The term notary public only refers to common-law notaries and should not be confused with civil-law notaries. With the exceptions of Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Quebec, whose private law is based on civil law, and British Columbia, whose notarial tradition stems from scrivener notary practice, a notary public in the rest of the United States and most of Canada has powers that are far more limited than those of civil-law or other common-law notaries.
Transition Service Officer, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) - Employed 9.5 Years following active duty. Authorized to appear on behalf of military veterans before all agencies of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and as a full-time employee of the national organization was further delegated and authorized by the National Commander to act as counsel to aid and assist military veterans or their dependents before Federal, State and private agencies when called upon to do so. Prepared and presented transition briefings supporting the Department of Defense Transition Assistance Program (TAP). Developed and processes veterans’ claims for earned benefits. RETIRED - EFFECTIVE 3 August 2010
BIOGRAPHY COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CHALMA LEE SEXTON, JR.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (RETIRED)
Command Chief Master Sergeant Chalma Lee Sexton, Jr., was born on August 9, 1950, in New Orleans LA. He retired on 1 February 1999, following almost 29 years of outstanding military service. His diverse career included service as a Security Forces Manager, Master Instructor and Command Chief Master Sergeant. His tactical leadership of the Air Force Special Emergency Service Flight (AFSESF) and protection of the deposed Shah of Iran, during the 1979 US Embassy hostage crisis, contributed immeasurably to the American captives’ safe repatriation. The Secretary of State, the Air Force Chief of Security Police, and the Director of the US Secret Service personally commended him. Chief Sexton assisted the Headquarters United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s office in preparing for the landmark US Supreme Court case, Albertini versus the United States. He also led the response to more than 100 anti-nuclear protests, resulting in over 1,200 apprehensions. Chief Sexton developed and coordinated protective service plans and actions supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, the President of the Republic of South Korea, the Queen of England, and, the President of the United States. He was commended and cited for actions incident to protecting the President of the United States. He is the author of, USAF Chief Master Sergeant Former Prisoners of War and Missing in Action, published by The Airmen Memorial Museum.
Chief Sexton is a life member of the Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA), the Noncommissioned Officers Association (NCOA), the Air Force Association (AFA), the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the American Legion (AL), the Retired Enlisted Association (TREA), the Security Police Museum Foundation and the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). He is also a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA), the National Rifle Association (NRA) and a charter member of the Air Force Security Forces Association (AFSFA).
Chief Sexton and his spouse, Technical Sergeant (USAF/Ret) Leslie Sexton, have one daughter, Heather.
EDUCATION:
1970 Warren Easton Senior High School, New Orleans LA
1970 Honor Graduate, 3723d Basic Military Training Squadron, Lackland AFB TX
1974 Distinguished Graduate and Class Speaker’s Award Winner, 15th Air Force NCO Leadership School, March AFB CA
1982 Associate in Applied Science Degree in Police Science, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB AL
1982 Associate in Applied Science Degree in Instructor in Technology, Community of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB AL
1983 Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, Quantico Marine Base VA
1984 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Gunter AFB AL
1987 Associate in Applied Science Degree in Industrial Security, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB AL
1993 Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Brighton University, Honolulu HI
1993 Master of Science Degree in Police Administration, Brighton University, Honolulu HI
1994 Master of Science in Management and Human Resources, Johannine Institute, Boulder CO
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Aug 70-Sep 70, 3723d Basic Military Training Squadron, Lackland AFB TX
2. Nov 70-Aug 71, Security Police Member, 862d Security Police Squadron, Minot AFB ND
3. Sep 71-Sep 72, Security Police Entry Controller and Response Force Member, 95th Strategic Air Refueling Wing, Goose AB, Labrador, Canada
4. Oct 72-Sep 73, Minuteman III Site Security Controller, Response Force Leader/Member and Standardization Evaluation Team Member, 91st Security Police Group, Minot AFB ND
5. Oct 73-Apr 77, Security Controller, Shift Sergeant, and Noncommissioned Officer in Charge of Information Security, 320th Security Police Squadron, Mather AFB CA
6. May 77-Aug 83, Technical Instructor, Resident Course Manager/Writer, and Air Force Special Emergency Service Flight Sergeant, 3280th Technical Training Group (USAF Security Police Academy), Lackland AFB TX
7. Jan 84-Feb 86, First Sergeant, Law Enforcement Superintendent, and Chief Enlisted Manager, 3902d Security Police Squadron, Offutt AFB NE
8. Mar 86-Oct 87, Operations Superintendent, 1605th Security Police Squadron, Lajes Field, Azores
9. Nov 87-Jan 90, Operations Officer and Chief Enlisted Manager, 48th Security Police Group, RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
10. Feb 90-Feb 91, Security Police Manager, 833d Security Police Squadron, Holloman AFB NM
11. Mar 91-Nov 91, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 833d Air Division, Holloman AFB NM
12. Nov 91-May 92, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman AFB NM
13. Jan 92-Jan 99, Security Forces Manager, 2d Security Forces Squadron, Barksdale AFB LA/Command Chief Master Sergeant, 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB LA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with eight oak leaf clusters
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
Air Force Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze star device
Air Force Nuclear Operations Support Service Medal with "N" device
Air Force Short Tour Service Ribbon
Air Force Long Tour Service Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with six oak leaf clusters
Air Force Professional Military Education Ribbon with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Small Arms Marksmanship Ribbon with bronze star device
United States Navy Expert Pistol Shot Medal with "E" device
Air Force Training Ribbon
Cold War Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Minot AFB Security Policeman of the Year - 1971
Sacramento Junior Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Young American - 1976
US Jaycees Outstanding Young Men of America - 1976
Mather AFB Security Police Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1976
Mather AFB Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1976
Master Technical Training Instructor - 1979
Air Force Security Police Academy Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1981
3250th Technical Training Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1981
Air Force Military Training Center (Lackland) Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1981
San Antonio Area Military Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1982
Air Force Association Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1982
3902d Security Police Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1984
3902d Air Base Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1984
3902d Security Police Squadron Senior SP Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1984
Offutt AFB Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1984
3902d Security Police Squadron Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1985
3902d Air Base Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1985
Master Force Protection Occupational Badge - 1986
Strategic Air Command Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year - 1986
Lance P. Sijan United States Air Force Leadership Award - 1986
Best Large Security Police Group in the United States Air Forces in Europe - 1988
Noncommissioned Officers Association Military Excellence Award - 1991
Tactical Air Command Commander’s Special Medallion - 1992
Louisiana State Governor’s Award for Outstanding Service – 1998
Louisiana Veterans Honor Medal – 2010
Warren Easton High School Hall of Fame – 2012
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS AND RETIREMENT:
Airman Basic - August 17, 1970
Airman - September 29, 1970
Airman First Class - March 1, 1971
Sergeant - July 1, 1972
Staff Sergeant - April 1, 1974
Technical Sergeant - July 1, 1978
Master Sergeant - July 1, 1981
Senior Master Sergeant - July 1, 1984
Chief Master Sergeant - November 1, 1987
Retired - February 1, 1999
(Current as of March 12, 2020)
Other Comments:
ARMED FORCES/UNIFORMED SERVICES OATH OF ENLISTMENT
In the Active and Reserves
I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God.
In the National Guard (Army or Air)
I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the State of (STATE NAME) against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the Governor of (STATE NAME) and the orders of the officers appointed
It’s the Law
Federal law requires everyone who enlists or re-enlists in the Armed Forces of the United States to take the enlistment oath. The oath of enlistment into the United States Armed Forces is administered by any commissioned officer to any person enlisting or re-enlisting for a term of service into any branch of the military. The officer asks the person, or persons, to raise their right hand and repeat the oath after him. The oath is traditionally performed in front of the United States Flag and other flags, such as the state flag, military branch flag, and unit guidon may be present.
NOTE: There has been some controversy about whether the phrase "So help me God" is mandatory. I have seen officers allow enlistees to omit these words, if they choose, according to their religious preference and beliefs. While federal law does not appear to make any part of the oath optional (see Title 10, Section 502 of the United States Code), military regulations often do. For example, the Army enlistment regulation (see Army Regulation 601-210, paragraph 6-18) makes the portion "So help me God" optional.
History of the Oath of Enlistment
During the Revolutionary War, the Continental Congress established different oaths for the enlisted men of the Continental Army.
The first oath, voted on 14 June 1775 as part of the act creating the Continental Army, read:
I _____ have, this day, voluntarily enlisted myself, as a soldier, in the American continental army, for one year, unless sooner discharged: And I do bind myself to conform, in all instances, to such rules and regulations, as are, or shall be, established for the government of the said Army.
The original wording was effectively replaced by Section 3, Article 1, of the Articles of War approved by Congress on 20 September 1776, which specified that the oath of enlistment read:
I _____ swear (or affirm as the case may be) to be trued to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies opposers whatsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the Continental Congress, and the orders of the Generals and officers set over me by them.
The first oath under the Constitution was approved by Act of Congress 29 September 1789 (Sec. 3, Ch. 25, 1st Congress). It applied to all commissioned officers, noncommissioned officers and privates in the service of the United States. It came in two parts, the first of which read:
"I, A.B., do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will support the constitution of the United States."
The second part read:
"I, A.B., do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) to bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully, against all their enemies or opposers whatsoever, and to observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States of America, and the orders of the officers appointed over me."
The next section of that chapter specified that "the said troops shall be governed by the rules and articles of war, which have been established by the United States in Congress assembled, or by such rules and articles of war as may hereafter by law be established."
The 1789 enlistment oath was changed in 1960 by amendment to Title 10, with the amendment (and current wording) becoming effective in 1962.
Much of the above information courtesy of the Army's Center for Military History.
ARTICLES OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES CODE OF CONDUCT
I
I am an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
II
I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
III
If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and to aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
IV
If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
V
When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
VI
I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
The Code of Conduct for members of the Armed Forces of the United States was first promulgated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower on August 17, 1955. The code, including its basic philosophy, was reaffirmed on July 8, 1964, in Department of Defense Directive No. 1300.7. In March 1988, President Ronald Reagan issued Executive Order 12633, amending the code with language that is gender-neutral. The code, although first expressed in written form in 1955, is based on time-honored concepts and traditions that date back to the days of the American Revolution.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE CORE VALUES
INTEGRITY FIRST
SERVICE BEFORE SELF
EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO
THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AIRMAN’S CREED
“I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my nation's call.
I am an American Airman. My mission is to fly, fight, and win. I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor.
I am an American Airman, Guardian of freedom and justice, My nation's sword and shield, Its sentry and avenger. I defend my country with my life.
I am an American Airman: Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind. I will never falter, and I will not fail.”
NOTE:In 2007, the above version of the United States Air Force, “Airman’s Creed,”replaced all other, “creeds,” within the service department.
Description Operation Southern Watch was an air-centric military operation conducted by the United States Department of Defense from Summer 1992 to Spring 2003.
United States Central Command's Joint Task Force Southwest Asia (JTF-SWA) had the mission of monitoring and controlling the airspace south of the 32nd Parallel (extended to the 33rd Parallel in 1996) in southern and south-central Iraq during the period following the end of the 1991 Gulf War until the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
Operation Southern Watch began on 27 August 1992 with the stated purpose of ensuring Iraqi compliance with United Nations Security Council Resolution 688 (UNSCR 688) of 5 April 1991, which demanded that Iraq "immediately end this repression and express the hope in the same context that an open dialogue will take place to ensure that the human and political rights of all Iraqi citizens are respected." Nothing in the resolution spelled out the Iraqi no-fly zones or Operation Southern Watch.
Iraqi bombing and strafing attacks against the Shi’ite Muslims in Southern Iraq during the remainder of 1991 and during 1992 indicated Saddam Hussein chose not to comply with the resolution. Forces from Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom, and France participated in Operation Southern Watch. The commander of JTF-SWA, an aeronautically rated United States Air Force (USAF) Major General, assisted by an aeronautically designated United States Navy (USN) Rear Admiral, reported directly to the Commander, United States Central Command (USCENTCOM).
Military engagements in Southern Watch occurred with regularity, with Coalition aircraft routinely being shot at by Iraqi air defense forces, though they were usually only reported in the Western press occasionally. An intensification was noted prior to the 2003 invasion of Iraq, though it was said at the time to just be in response to increasing activity by Iraqi air-defense forces. It is now known that this increased activity occurred during an operation known as Operation Southern Focus.
