AIR FORCE PAMPHLET 36-2870
28 AUGUST 2019
Manpower and Personnel
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT OF THE
AIR FORCE CERTIFICATE OF
APPRECIATION UPON RETIREMENT
ACCESSIBILITY: Publications and forms are available on the e- Publishing website at
www.e-Publishing.af.mil for downloading or ordering.
RELEASABILITY: There are no releasability restrictions on this publication.
OPR: HQ USAF/CCC
Supersedes: AFPAM 36-2870, 31 March 2008
Certified by: SAF/MR
(Mr. Shon J. Manasco, EX-IV)
Pages: 4
This pamphlet sets the guidelines for use and preparation of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air
Force (CMSAF) Spouse Retirement Certificate, AF Forms 4369 and Chief Master Sergeant of
the Air Force Retirement Certificate, AF Form 4370. It applies to all civilian employees and
uniformed members of the Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve and the Air National Guard.
Refer recommendations for changes or notice of conflicts with this and other publications to HQ
USAF/CCC, 1670 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 20330-1670 on Air Force Information
Management Tool (IMT) 847, Recommendation for Change of Publication. This publication
may not be supplemented. Ensure all records created as a result of processes prescribed in this
publication are maintained in accordance with Air Force Manual 33-363, Management of
Records, and disposed of in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule located
in the Air Force Records Information Management System.
1. Introduction. Recognizing an individual’s honorable service after a long and distinguished
career is one of our oldest military traditions. Service members should retire with a tangible
expression of appreciation for their contribution to both our United States Air Force and our
Nation along with the assurance they will continue to be valuable members of the Air Force
family.
2. AF Form 4370, CMSAF Retirement Certificate. The certificate is presented to individuals
upon their retirement recognizing their service to both our United States Air Force and our
Nation. The certificate is available to all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National
Guard and civilian personnel within the Department of the United States Air Force.
