U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Philip Ibanez assumes responsibility as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s top senior enlisted leader

Members of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency welcomed a new command senior enlisted leader and bid a fond farewell to an Airman, leader and friend. U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Philip Ibanez assumed responsibility as the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s top enlisted leader during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony from the current Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Timothy Horn, June 11, 2019.

Lieutenant General Darsie Rogers, DTRA’s deputy director, emphasized the critical role non-commissioned officers’ play in the military, and Chief Horn’s contributions to the agency.

“Our NCOs [non-commissioned officers] are the envy of the world—there are no finer. NCOs are critical to mission success at every level,” said Rogers. “They are the voice of common sense; trusted confidants, professionals and friends. Chief Horn, you’ve left some big shoes to fill.”