74th Aerial Port Squadron Superintendent Retires

Chief Master Sgt. Steven Purvis, former 74th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent, gives closing remarks during a ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6, 2024. The 74th APS is responsible for the full spectrum logistics, operations, programs and exercise support for the 433rd Airlift Wing. Purvis retired with more than 30 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

74th Aerial Port Squadron Superintendent Retires

Chief Master Sgt. Steven Purvis, former 74th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent, embraces a folded U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony at the 74th APS building San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6, 2024. Purvis retired with more than 30 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

74th Aerial Port Squadron Superintendent Retires

Maj. Valerie A. Mafnas, 74th Aerial Port Squadron commander, presents a certificate of retirement to Chief Master Sgt. Steven Purvis, 74th APS superintendent, during a ceremony at the 74th APS building San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 6, 2024. Purvis began his Air Force career in 1991 as an equipment management clerk with the 351st Supply Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri and retired with more than 30 years of military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

74th Aerial Port Squadron Superintendent Retires

Published Jan. 9, 2024
By Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos
433 Airlift Wing

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas --

Chief Master Sgt. Steven N. Purvis, 74th Aerial Port Squadron superintendent of operations, retired from the Air Force here Jan. 6, after more than 30 years of military service.

Purvis began his Air Force career in 1991 as an equipment management clerk with the 351st Supply Squadron at Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

He served as a first sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. In 2019, he attained the rank of chief master sergeant.