Command Chief Master Sergeant Daryl J. Herty is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Louisiana Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, Louisiana. He is the eighth State Command Chief Master Sergeant to represent the Airmen of the State of Louisiana. Chief Herty advises The Adjutant General, Commander of the Air National Guard, and staff on all matters influencing the mission readiness, professional development, proper utilization, health, morale, and welfare of the State’s enlisted Airmen and their families. Additionally, he disseminates the commander’s policies to all levels of senior officer and enlisted leadership.

CMSgt. Herty entered the Louisiana Air National Guard in September 1985. His background is in the Vehicle Maintenance career field. After completing basic training and technical training as an automotive mechanic, he stayed there until promoted to Special Vehicle Equipment Supervisor in 1991. In February 2000 he was selected to be the First Sergeant for Logistic Readiness Squadron (LRS), Maintenance Operations Flight (MOF) and Maintenance Group until March 2004. After serving as First Sergeant, he went on to be a Fuels Craftsman in March 2004. After Fuels Craftsman he became the Vehicle Fleet Manager until May 2018. In June 2018 he became the Mission Support Group Superintendent. In June 2020 Chief Herty became the 159th Fighter Wing Command Chief.