In February 1954, Kisling was assigned to the Southwest Recruiting District, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

In 1956 he was selected as the Outstanding Support Airman of the Year for Air Force Recruiting Service.

Kisling was sent to Chaumont, France, in August 1956 as base personnel sergeant major, 48th Tactical Fighter Wing.

Kisling died November 3, 1985, at Malcolm Grow Medical Center, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, as a result of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

His contributions and dedicated service to the Air Force and country spanned more than 40 years—as a leader, a spokesperson and a great friend of the enlisted corps.

This article incorporates public domain material from Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Richard D. Kisling biography.