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General William L. “Spider” Nyland, USMC (Ret.)
General William L. "Spider" Nyland served as the Assistant
Commandant of the Marine Corps, Headquarters Marine Corps,
Washington, D.C. from September 2002 until September 2005. He
retired from active duty 1 November 2005.
General Nyland was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the
Marine Corps under the NROTC program upon graduation from
the University of New Mexico in 1968. In addition to attaining an
M.S. degree from the University of Southern California (1980), his
formal military education includes The Basic School (1968), Naval
Aviation Flight Training (NFO) (1969), Amphibious Warfare School (1975), Navy Fighter
Weapons School (TopGun) (1977), College of Naval Command and Staff, Naval War College
(1981), and Air War College (1988).
After being assigned to VMFA-531, General Nyland was ordered to Vietnam where he flew 122
combat missions with VMFA-314 and VMFA-115. In later tours of duty he flew additional
combat sorties in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. General Nyland had multiple operational
squadron tours and saw duty as the Congressional Liaison/Budget Officer, Headquarters, U.S.
Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. In 1984 he served as the Operations Officer, Marine Aircraft
Group-24, 1st Marine Amphibious Brigade, and he then commanded VMFA-232, the Marine
Corps' oldest and most decorated fighter squadron, from July 1985 to July 1987.
General Nyland subsequently served as section chief for the Central Command section,
European Command/Central Command Branch, Joint Operations Division, Directorate of
Operations (J-3), Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. In July 1990, he assumed command of Marine
Aviation Training Support Group (MATSG), Pensacola. Following his command of MATSG he
assumed duties as Chief of Staff, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (2dMAW) on July 5, 1992, and
assumed additional duties as Assistant Wing Commander on November 10, 1992. Promoted to
Brigadier General on September 1, 1994, he was assigned as Assistant Wing Commander, 2nd
MAW serving in that billet until December 1, 1995.
He served next on the Joint Staff, J-8, as the Deputy Director for Force Structure and Resources,
completing that tour on June 30, 1997. He was advanced to Major General on July 2, 1997, and
assumed duties as the Deputy Commanding General, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp
Lejeune, N.C. He served next as the Commanding General, 2d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS
Cherry Point, North Carolina from July 1998 to June 2000. He was advanced to Lieutenant
General on 30 June 2000 and assumed duties as the Deputy Commandant for Programs and
Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps. He next assumed duties as the Deputy
Commandant for Aviation on 3 August 2001. He was advanced to General on 4 September 2002
and assumed his duties as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps on 10 September
2002.
Upon retirement he returned to Pensacola, FL where he offers consulting services from his home
office. He is a former fellow for the Institute of Defense & Business and served in an
instructional role for Duke University (College of Continuing Education) in leadership training
performed in support of BAE for four years. He is active as a Senior Mentor for the National
Defense University in the “Capstone”, “Keystone” and “Pinnacle” programs. He previously
served as the Chairman of the Board for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation and the
Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation. He also served as The National Commander for the
Marine Corps Aviation Association from Jan 2007 - Jan 2010..
SSA Board Positions
GKN Aerospace North America, St. Louis, MO - SSA enacted 27 Mar 2007, given
normal 10 year SSA standing - Service would end March 2017
Thales USA Defense and Security, Inc, Arlington, VA – SSA enacted 10 December 2009
– Service would end December 2019
Other Boards and Advisory Positions
Member Board of Directors for Strong Value Group, Ft. Lauderdale, FL – no established
end date
Member Senior Advisory Group for Navigator Development Group, Enterprise, AL – no
established end date
Member Board of Directors for FreeLinc, Salt Lake City, UT – Service currently
scheduled to end 31 December 2011
Member Board of Directors for TronAir, Holland, OH – no end date currently established
Non Profit Boards
Member Board of Directors Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, New York, NY
– no end date established
Trustee, National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL
Consulting Positions
Bell Helicopter, Alliance, TX – annual contract being renewed currently
Raytheon, Arlington, VA – annual contract, current expiration is Jul 2011
Northrup Grumman, Arlington, VA – annual contract, expiration Jun 2011
McLane Advanced Technologies – annual contract, end date is 31 August 2011
Institute for Human Machine Cognition (IHMC) – salaried position as Deputy Director
for Defense R&D
Rick Waddell
Capstone Senior Director
Rick Waddell assumed the role of Senior Director of the
Capstone/Keystone/Pinnacle courses on 24 February
2014. Commissioned as an Engineer from West Point in
1982, he served twelve years on active duty. He held
positions at the platoon, company, and battalion levels,
taught International Relations at West Point, and served
as a Director for European Security Affairs on the
National Security Council.
In 1994, Rick left active duty to join the Army Reserve
and begin a business career. He spent the next 17 years
working on South American expansions for Wal-Mart,
Enron, BG Group, and Anglo-American, living for twelve
of those years in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His experience
included building and operating major pipelines, utility
systems, on-shore and off-shore petroleum exploration, and iron mines. His last private
sector job was CEO of Anglo Ferrous Brazil. As a Reservist, Rick had eight
deployments of varying lengths to Iraq and Afghanistan, culminating with his command
of ISAF's Combined Joint Interagency Task Force-Shafafiyat in 2012. He is currently a
Major General in the Army Reserve, and serves as the Deputy Commander for
Mobilization and Reserve Affairs at SOUTHCOM.
After graduating from West Point, Rick attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar,
and holds advanced degrees from Oxford, Webster, and Columbia. He is also a
graduate of the Army Command and General Staff College, the Air War College, and
Capstone. His most recent publications include In War's Shadow, Wars Then and Now,
and The Army and Low Intensity Conflict.
WILLIAM T. KINNEY
SERGEANT MAJOR
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
(RETIRED)
Former Senior Enlisted Leader
U. S. Pacific Command
Bill Kinney is employed as a Senior Fellow for the National Defense University in support of the Keystone program.
Sergeant Major Kinney served as the Senior Enlisted Leader and advisor to the U. S. Pacific Command Combatant
Commander and staff from June 2004-July 2007. He provided an enlisted perspective on AOR strategic vision, theater
security cooperation, which includes partner nations enlisted leadership development, and the operational readiness of
300,000 U. S. military personnel. SgtMaj Kinney created awareness and provided guidance on the commander's theater
strategic objectives to all U. S. enlisted personnel. He served as senior mentor for all command senior enlisted assigned
to service component Headquarters, Sub-Unified Commands as well as Joint Task Force command senior enlisted
leaders. As a command representative, he presented an enlisted perspective to countries requesting assistance in
developing and maintaining a corps of professionally committed technically and tactically competent enlisted leaders.
Sergeant Major Kinney joined the Marine Corps during September 1975 in Rochester NY. He attended recruit training
at Parris Island, SC, and infantry training at Camp Pendleton, CA, were he received the MOS of 0331, Machine Gunner.
Sergeant Major Kinney has served with 1st Battalion, 4th Marines, First Marine Division, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines,
Second Marine Division, Headquarters Battalion Third Marine Division, and as the 4th Marine Division Sergeant
Major. His infantry billets included, Heavy Machinegun Platoon Commander, Company Gunnery Sergeant and
Company First Sergeant.
In his non-Fleet Marine Force tours he has served on Sea Duty as part of the Marine detachment aboard the submarine
tender U.S.S. Hunley (AS-31), and as an Instructor at Sea School and Non-Commissioned Officer School, Marine
Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA. He was a Drill Instructor and Series Chief Drill Instructor at Parris Island, SC.
In addition, Sergeant Major Kinney served as the Company Gunnery Sergeant and Company First Sergeant, Officer
Candidate School Quantico, VA, the Assistant Marine Officer Instructor at the University of Notre Dame, and the
company First Sergeant of Advanced Infantry Training Company, School of Infantry Camp Pendleton, CA. He
culminated his tour at School of Infantry as the Headquarters and Service Battalion Sergeant Major.
Upon graduation from Airborne School, he served as the Sergeant Major of 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company,
Camp Pendleton, CA, where he participated in 50 static line jumps. Sergeant Major Kinney reported as the Recruiting
Station Indianapolis Sergeant Major in April 1996 and served there until April 1998. He assumed the duties as the
Recruiters School Sergeant Major in May 1998 and the duties as the 4th Marine Division Sergeant Major in May 2000.
Sergeant Major Kinney was posted as the First Marine Expeditionary Force Sergeant Major during March 2002. His
combat tours include Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, and two deployments to Iraq in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
His military schools include Infantry Training School, Sea School, Non-Commissioned Officers School, Drill Instructor
School, Instructional Management School, and Airborne School.
His personal decorations include the Distinguished Superior Service Medal, Bronze Star, the Meritorious Service Medal
(3 gold stars in lieu of fourth award), the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (gold star in lieu of second
award) and the Combat Action Ribbon (gold star in lieu of second award).
Billy Hargrove
Program Manager
Keystone, Pinnacle
Billy Hargrove is a native of Louisiana and enlisted into the Marine
Corps in December 1984. After completing recruit training at MCRD San
Diego, California, Billy attended administrative clerk course at Camp Del
Mar California, his first ten years of duty stations included: Rifle Range
Detachment, MCB Camp Lejeune, NC, 24th MEU, MCB, Camp Lejeune,
NC, 2d Recon Battalion, Onslow Beach, Jacksonville, NC, 4th MAW, New
Orleans, LA, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Baltimore, MD. In July
1994, Billy attended DI school, graduated and served as a Drill Instructor,
and Senior Drill Instructor for MCRD Parris Island, SC, 2d Bn Company
G. Billy was promoted to SSgt during his tenure at PISC. Once
successfully completing his DI tour, in 1996, Billy was transferred to Recruiting Station Orlando,
Florida to serve as the Assistant Operations chief.
In 1999, Billy received orders to 2d MAW, MCAS, New River, NC (HMM266) to serve
as an Administrative chief and during his tenure, Billy was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant.
After completing his tour at MCAS New River, Billy was transferred to MISSO, Kansas City,
MO where he served as a MCTFS System Analyst.
In 2001, Billy was transferred to Marine Corps Base, Marine Corps Service Support
School, Camp Johnson, NC to serve as a Personnel Administrative Instructor, and the SNCO of
the Basic Administrative Instructor section. While serving with MCSSS, Billy was selected to
the rank of 1stSgt in 2004 and was immediately transferred to 2/2, Company F, 2d Marine
Division, Camp Lejeune, NC. Shortly after joining 2/2, Billy deployed to Iraq in support of
OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. After a successful tour with 2/2, Billy was transferred to
Jacksonville, Florida to serve as the I&I Staff 1stSgt of 4th AAVBn, Company B-.
After 22 years of honorable and faithful service and receiving numerous medals and
awards, Billy retired from the Marine Corps. After retiring, Billy completed his Bachelor of
Business Administration from Strayer University, Master of Business from American
InterContinental University, and his Doctorate of Business Administration from Walden
University. Billy is a published author of the “DBA Success Guide” and is currently working on
his second book “Now that I have earned my DBA, what next?”. Billy has one son (William
Haze Hargrove) who recently enlisted into the Navy.
SERGEANT MAJOR MANUEL ALMANZA
National Guard Joint Staff Senior Enlisted Leader
SGM Manuel Almanza assumed responsibility as the Senior
Enlisted Advisor for The Special Assistant to the Chief,
National Guard Bureau on 1 July 2014. As the Senior
Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Joint Staff, SGM
Almanza’s main responsibility is to advise The Special
Assistant on all matters regarding enlisted personnel.
Additionally, SGM Almanza serves as the primary enlisted
liaison between the National Guard Joint Staff and the Army
and Air Readiness Centers.
SGM Almanza calls El Paso, Texas his home where on June
4th 1992, he enlisted in the Regular Army. After completing
Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina and
Advanced Individual Training at Fort Rucker Alabama, he
was assigned to the Washington Operational Support Airlift Flight Detachment as an Aviation
Operations Specialist. After his initial enlistment, SGM Almanza left the Regular Army, joined
the Washington Army National Guard and was accepted into the Title 10 AGR program. During
his Army National Guard Career, SGM Almanza has served as an Aviation Operations Sergeant,
Fort Lewis Regional Flight Center, Fort Lewis, Washington; Personnel Services Sergeant,
Operational Support Airlift Agency; Personnel Services NCOIC, USAJFKSWCS, Fort Bragg,
NC; CJSOTF-A J1 Night Shift NCOIC, Bagram, Afghanistan; Special Forces Schools NCO,
USSOCOM with duty at Arlington, Virginia; Installation First Sergeant, ARNGRC, Arlington,
Virginia; Personnel Services Division Sergeant Major, Arlington, Virginia; G1 Operations
Sergeant Major, G1-PRARNG, San Juan, Puerto Rico; Command Sergeant Major, 101st Troop
Command, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
SGM Almanza’s military and civilian education includes every level of the Noncommissioned
Officer Education System, the First Sergeant Course, Jump Master Course, Airborne Course,
Master Fitness Trainer Course, Total Army Instructor Course and the Training and Mobilization
Course. SGM Almanza is a graduate of NRC class 37 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major
Academy. He holds an Associate’s from Pierce College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s
in Business Administration from St. Joseph’s College.
SGM Almanza’s awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, The Meritorious
Service Medal (2nd Award), The Army Commendation Medal (2nd Award), the Joint Service
Achievement Medal, the Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award), the Army Good Conduct Medal
(7th Award), National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (one
bronze service star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, NCO Professional Development
Ribbon (4th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge,
Basic Aviation Badge, Army Staff Badge, German/Romanian/Dutch Parachutist badges, German
Proficiency Badge.
SGM Almanza and his wife Criseida have three kids, Kenneth, Ciara and Giovanni.
CMDCM (EWS) Jeffery A. Barnes
United States Navy
Master Chief Jeffery A. Barnes is a native of Rainier, Oregon.
He graduated from Rainier High School in June 1992. He
enlisted in the Navy’s Delayed Entry program in January 1992
and reported for boot camp in July 1992. He completed basic
military training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego,
California. After completion of Airman Apprentice training, he
was assigned as an undesignated airman onboard the USS NEW
ORLEANS (LPH-11).
In August 1997, he was assigned to Fleet Aviation Specialized
Operations Training Group, Pacific, San Diego, California, for
duty as a Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE)
instructor.
After selection for Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training he reported to Naval Diving and
Salvage Training Center in November 2000 and graduated from NAVSCOLEOD in January
2002. His EOD assignments include tours at EODMU THREE San Diego CA, EODMU
ELEVEN Detachment Bangor Silverdale WA, EODMU EIGHT Sigonella, Italy, EODMU
EIGHT Rota, Spain, Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces Central/Commander Task Force 56,
Bahrain and EODMU San Diego CA.
Master Chief Barnes was selected for the Command Master Chief program in 2014 and currently
serves as the Command Master Chief of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU)
ONE, San Diego, California.
Master Chief Barnes has earned designation as Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician,
Surface Warfare Specialist, Aviation Warfare Specialist, Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist
and Naval Parachutist. He is a graduate of the Navy’s Senior Enlisted Academy and Command
Master Chief Leadership School. He has numerous personnal and unit awards.
United States Army
Command Sergeant Major
ANDREW L. BARTEKY
1st Cavalry Division
Building 28000 Battalion Ave
Fort Hood, TX 76544
Since: November 2013
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Bachelors Degree – Science
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Air Assault, Airborne, Scout Platoon Leader Course, Drill Sergeant School, NBC Defense
Course, Long Range Reconnaissance Course and How the Army Runs Course for Sergeants Major.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None recorded
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
FROM
Nov 13
Feb 13
Feb 12
Mar 09
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 MAY 91
1 AUG 93
1 MAR 98
1 AUG 03
1 FEB 08
TO
Present
Nov 13
Feb 13
Feb 12
ASSIGNMENT
Command Sergeant Major, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, TX
Command Sergeant Major, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY
Command Sergeant Major, Joint Task Force-Bravo, Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras
Command Sergeant Major, 1-32 CAV, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY
and Afghanistan
CSM Barteky, Andrew L.
Jun 08
Nov 06
Jul 04
Jun 03
Jun 02
Nov 99
Apr 97
Nov 94
Nov 93
Oct 90
May 87
Mar 09
Aug 07
Nov 06
Jul 04
Jun 03
Jun 02
Nov 99
Apr 97
Nov 94
Nov 93
Feb 90
Division Sergeant Major (Rear), 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY
Operations Sergeant, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1-61 CAV, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY
First Sergeant, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1-61 CAV, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY and Iraq
First Sergeant, D Troop, 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, KY
Doctrine Developer, B Co, Unit Armor Training Center, Fort Knox, KY
Scout Platoon Trainer/ OC, A Co, Operations Group, Fort Irwin, CA
Platoon Sergeant, E Troop, 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Wainwright, AK and Egypt
Drill Sergeant/ Senior Drill Sergeant, D Troop, 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, KY
Bradley Commander/ Instructor, HHT, 5th Squadron, 15th Cavalry Regiment, Fort Knox, KY
Scout/ Bradley Gunner/ Squad Leader, HHC, 3/64 th Armor Regiment, Germany
Scout, 1-48 Infantry/HHC 3-8 Cavalry, Germany
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal , Meritorious Service Medal (6 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (w/ Valor, 1 OLC),
Army Achievement Medal (5 OLC), Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation (1 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), National
Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Campaign Stars), Global War on Terrorism
Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 5),
NATO Medal, Multinational Forces and Observers Medal, Combat Action Badge, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Air Assault Badge, and Parachutist
Badge. He is also a recipient of the Order of Saint George (Bronze Medallion). CSM Barteky has also been inducted as a member of the Sergeant Audie
Murphy Club.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT KEVIN L. CALL
Chief Master Sergeant Kevin L. Call is the
Command Chief Master Sergeant and Senior Enlisted
Leader, National Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, VA.
The National Reconnaissance Office is responsible to
the Secretary of Defense and the Director of National
Intelligence for research, development, acquisition,
launch and the operation of overhead reconnaissance
capabilities providing the foundation for global
situational awareness and responses to the nation’s
toughest intelligence challenges.
Chief Call is
responsible to the Director National Reconnaissance
Office for the military readiness, professional
development and mission effectiveness of the
organization’s joint enlisted personnel assigned in
numerous locations across the globe. He assumed his
present position in July 2014.
Chief Call grew up in Tionesta, Pennsylvania, and entered the Air Force on Jan. 21, 1988.
He completed technical training as an administration specialist and has built a vast breadth
of leadership experience within cyberspace operations and as a command chief. His
assignments include bases in New York, California, Germany, the Pentagon, Washington
D.C., Massachusetts, and Alaska. Chief Call has deployed during Operations DESERT
STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM.
EDUCATION:
1990 NCO Preparatory Course, Griffiss AFB, NY
1993 Airman Leadership School, Griffiss AFB, NY
1996 NCO Academy, Peterson AFB, CO
1998 Associate's degree in information management, Community College of the Air Force
2001 Associate in Arts degree, Columbia College
2002 Air Force Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex AFB, AL
2005 Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter Annex AFB, AL
2005 Bachelor of Science degree in business management, University of Phoenix
2007 Master's degree in business administration, University of Phoenix
2008 Air Force Senior Leadership Course, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro,
NC
2009 (Mentor) Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter Annex
AFB, AL
2010 Air Force Enterprise Management Seminar, University of Virginia-Darden School of
Business, Charlottesville, VA
2010 Air Force Strategic Mindset Seminar, Crystal City, VA
2011 Air Force Senior Leadership Course, Air Force Smart Operations 21st Century,
University of Tennessee
2011 Air Force Senior Leadership Course, Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Gettysburg,
PA
2014 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. April 1988 - September 1995, NCOIC, Wing Command Section, 416th Bomb Wing,
Griffiss AFB, NY
2. June 1992 - September 1992, NCOIC, 4409th Transportation Squadron, 4409th
Operations Group (Provisional), Riyadh AB, Saudi Arabia
3. September 1995 - June 1999, Chief, Administrative Communications and Chief,
Executive Support, 9th Support Group, Beale AFB, CA
4. June 1999 - September 2002, NCOIC, Support Flight, 313th Recruiting Squadron, North
Syracuse, NY
5. September 2002 - October 2004, Superintendent, Information Systems Flight, 9th
Communications Squadron, Beale AFB, CA
6. June 2004 - September 2004, Superintendent, Information Systems Flight, 379th
Expeditionary Communications Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
7. October 2004 - July 2005, Superintendent, Mission Support Flight, 26th Information
Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany
8. July 2005 - July 2008, USAFE 3A0X1 Functional Manager, HQ U.S. Air Forces in
Europe Communications Directorate, Ramstein AB, Germany
9. July 2008 - June 2011, 3D0X1/8M000 Air Force Career Field Manager, Secretary of the
Air Force Office of Information Dominance and Chief Information Officer, Cyberspace
Operations Directorate, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
10. October 2010 - May 2011, Superintendent, 866th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Kabul,
Afghanistan
11. July 2011 - May 2012, Command Chief, Electronic Systems Center, Hanscom AFB, MA
12. June 2012 - July 2014, Command Chief, 673d Air Base Wing, Joint Base ElmendorfRichardson, AK
13. July 2014 - Present, Command Chief and Senior Enlisted Leader, National
Reconnaissance Office, Chantilly, VA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Bronze Star Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
1989 Griffiss AFB Airman of Quarter
1991 Griffiss AFB Airman of Quarter and Airman of the Year
1990,1991 Griffiss AFB Information Management Airman of the Year
1993 John Levitow Winner, Airman Leadership School
1993 Wing Special Staff NCO of the Year, 416th Bomb Wing
1997 Beale AFB Communications and Information Professionalism Award
1999, 2000, 2001 Senior NCO of the Year, 313th Recruiting Squadron
1999, 2000 Senior NCO of the Year, 360th Recruiting Group
1999, 2001 Air Force Recruiting Service Information Management Senior NCO of Year
2003 Senior NCO of the Year, 9th Communications Squadron
2003 Air Force Outstanding Information Management Senior NCO of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman
Airman First Class
Senior Airman (BTZ)
Staff Sergeant
Technical Sergeant (STEP)
Master Sergeant
Senior Master Sergeant
Chief Master Sergeant
(Current as of April 2015)
July 21, 1988
May 21, 1989
July 21, 1990
Aug. 1, 1993
March 1, 1995
May 1, 1999
Feb. 1, 2003
Nov. 1, 2005
Chief Warrant Officer Bill Crabb, MMM, MSM, CD
Chief Warrant Officer Bill Crabb was born in Summerside Prince Edward
Island and enrolled in the Regular Force in 1983. Upon completion of his basic
crewman training, he was posted to the Royal Canadian Armour School in
Gagetown, New Brunswick where he was employed as a driver. He was posted
in 1985 to C Sqn the Royal Canadian Dragoons, also in Gagetown, where he
served as a Leopard driver and gunner. While with the Sqn he deployed on his
first overseas mission to the Golan Heights in occupied Syria to serve as the
Contingent Commanders driver.
In July 1988, CWO Crabb was posted to the 8th Canadian Hussars at
CFB Lahr, West Germany. He remained in Germany for five years, where he
served as a Leopard gunner, loader and Crew Commander. In July 1993, he was
promoted to Sgt and was posted to Lord Strathcona’s Horse (Royal Canadians)
in Calgary. A year later, he deployed with the Regiment to Bosnia as a Patrol
Commander with B Sqn. CWO Crabb again deployed to Bosnia in 1997 with the
Regiment as a Troop WO in Recce Sqn.
In 1998 he was posted to South Alberta Light Horse where he served as
the Regular Service Support WO for two years. His final deployment to Bosnia
was with the 2 PPCLI Battle Group in 2000, again as a Recce Sqn Troop WO. In
2002 CWO Crabb deployed to Kandahar Afghanistan as the Recce Sqn Ops WO
with the 3 PPCLI Battle Group. In 2003 he was posted back to the Armour
School as a crew commanding instructor.
As SSM A Sqn, LdSH(RC) CWO Crabb deployed back to Kandahar in
Feb 2007 with the 2 RCR Battle Group as the tank Sqn SSM. CWO Crabb was
awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by the Governor General in March 2008
for his performance in Afghanistan. Promoted to his present rank in 2010 CWO
Crabb served in Ottawa as the Crewman Career Manager prior to assuming the
duties of RSM, LdSH(RC) later that year. In 2013 CWO Crabb deployed on
Canada’s last rotation to Afghanistan as the NATO Training Mission Afghanistan
Sergeant Major. In June 2014 he assumed his present position as 1 Canadian
Mechanized Brigade Group Sergeant Major.
United States Army
Command Sergeant Major
GERARDO DOMINGUEZ
32ND Army Air and Missile Defense Command
111 Pershing Rd.
Fort Bliss, TX 79916
Since: May 2015
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Trident University – BS- Administration and Management
Excelsior University – AA - Management
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Command Sergeant Major Course, Sergeants Major Course Class 58, Brigade and Battalion Precommand Course, First Sergeant Course, Airborne School, Faculty Development Course, Instructor Training Course, Small Group Leader Course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None recorded
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
FROM
Jul 14
Jul 12
Nov 09
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 NOV 94
1 JUN 97
1 JAN 01
1 APR 04
1 NOV 08
TO
May 15
Jun 14
June 12
ASSIGNMENT
Command Sergeant Major, USASMA Staff and Faculty Director, Fort Bliss, TX
Command Sergeant Major, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Sill, OK
Command Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
CSM Dominguez, Gerardo
Jun 08
Dec 06
Aug 06
Jul 05
Aug 04
Aug 03
Sep 02
Jun 02
Feb 01
Apr 00
Jul 98
Jun 97
Mar 96
Mar 95
Feb 94
Feb 91
Nov 89
Nov 09
Aug 07
Dec 06
Aug 06
Jun 05
Aug 04
Jul 03
Sep 02
Jun 02
Feb 01
Apr 00
Jun 98
Jun 97
Mar 96
Mar 95
Jan 94
Feb 91
Operations Sergeant Major, 3rd Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC
Operations Sergeant Major, 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 108 th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, Alpha Battery (Patriot), 1st Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, Bravo Battery (Bradley), 4th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, Kitzingen, Germany
First Sergeant, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 4 th Battalion, 3rd Air Defense Artillery, Kitzingen, Germany
Chief of Operations, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
Deputy Commandant, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
Chief of Operations, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
Small Group Leader, Basic Non Commissioned Officer Course, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
Small Group Leader, Primary Leadership Development Course, Non Commissioned Officer Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
Section Chief, Delta Battery (Patriot), Suwon, Korea
Section Chief, Bravo Battery (THAAD), 1st Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX
Operations Sergeant, Bravo Battery (THAAD), 1st Battalion, 6th Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX
Operations Sergeant, Officer Basic Course, Fort Bliss, TX
Launcher Operator, Charlie Battery (HAWK), 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, Fort Bliss, TX
Fire Control Operator, Delta Battery (HAWK), 1 st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (3OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4OLC), Air Force Commendation Medal,
Army Achievement Medal (Silver OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation (Permanent Award), National Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal with one
Campaign Star, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal,
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal (8 th Award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (5 th
Award), Combat Action Badge, Airborne Parachutist Badge, German Parachutist Badge, the Ancient Order of Saint Barbara, and is a member of the
prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.
CMDCM (FMF/DV/PJ) Matthew R. Downing
Command Master Chief, 4th Marine Division
A native of Lorain, Ohio, Command Master Chief Downing
entered the Navy in December of 1987. He attended Basic
Recruit Training at RTC San Diego and completed Hospital
Corps “A” School at NHSH San Diego.
Upon completion of “A” School in May of 1988, he reported
for duty at Naval Hospital Oakland, California. While there
he was assigned to the Intensive Care Unit as the Senior
Corpsman. Upon completion of his tour, then HM3 Downing
was transferred to Field Medical Service School in Camp
Pendleton, California. In December, 1989 He graduated the
course as the Senior Honorman and received orders to the
3rd Marine Division.
Upon reporting in to the 3rd Marine Division he was assigned
to the 3rd Reconnaissance BN. During his tour, he was
assigned as a platoon corpsman and Company LPO. Upon
completion of his tour, He transferred to the 1st Force
Reconnaissance Company, I MEF in Camp Pendleton, CA
where he was assigned as platoon Corpsman. He was
advanced to Hospital Corpsman Second Class during this
tour. He transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
Upon entry into the Reserve, he was assigned to Mobile Dive
and Salvage Unit 2 Detachment 409. In 1994, he transferred
to 3rd Battalion 25th Marines. During his tour his primary assignments included scout sniper platoon corpsman and
Battalion Leading Petty Officer. In September 1999, he was promoted to Chief Petty Officer and assumed the Senior
Medical Department Representative position.
In October of 2003, then HMCS Downing was transferred to 3rd Battalion 24th Marines as the Senior Medical
Department Representative in order to prepare them for the Battalion’s mobilization and OIF deployment. In January
of 2004, upon completion of that assignment, he transferred to the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion as the Senior
Medical Department Representative.
In April of 2004, he was mobilized to 2nd Force Reconnaissance Company, II MEF for further duty with the Joint
Special Operations Task Force – Horn of Africa. During this mission he was assigned to the Special Operations
Force Liaison Element - Yemen as the team medic and later the Team’s SNCOIC. Upon completion of the
mobilization, he returned to the 4th Reconnaissance Bn.
In January of 2006, he was mobilized to 1st Marine Division for further duty with 1st Battalion 25th Marines as the
Senior Medical Department Representative. During the mobilization he completed a deployment to Iraq. During the
deployment, he was assigned to a I MEF (FWD) Police Training Team. In April of 2006, he was promoted to Master
Chief Petty Officer.
Between 2007 and 2009, Master Chief Downing was appointed as the Navy Senior Enlisted Leader for the 4th
Reconnaissance Group. In January of 2009, he screened and was selected into the Command Master Chief (9580)
program. Master Chief Downing was appointed as the Command Master Chief of the 4th Marine Division.
In October of 2010, he was again mobilized to the 1st Marine Division for further duty with 1st Battalion 23rd Marines.
During this mobilization he completed a deployment to Afghanistan. Upon completion of the deployment, he returned
to his current position. In September 2012, Master Chief Downing was selected as a member of the National Navy
Reserve Policy Board.
Master Chief Downing is qualified to wear the Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist Basic Diver, and Navy
and Marine Corps Parachutist Insignias. His personal awards include the Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (2
Awards), Navy Commendation Medal (3 Awards) and Navy Achievement Medal (2 Awards) as well as numerous
campaign and service awards. He is a graduate of the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (non-Resident Class 30),
Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio University.
US Coast Guard District Eight Command Master
Chief
Master Chief Petty Officer Ryan Fahlenkamp assumed the duties as Command Master
Chief for the 8th Coast Guard District in August 2014. His primary responsibility is to
advise the Commander of the 8th Coast Guard District on issues and initiatives pertaining
to all Coast Guard members and their families throughout the District, encompassing 26
states, including the Gulf of Mexico coastline from Florida to Mexico, the adjacent
offshore waters and outer continental shelf, as well as the inland waterways of the
Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee River systems.
Originally from Riverbank, CA, Master Chief Fahlenkamp enlisted in the United States
Coast Guard in 1989. His previous assignments include Command Master Chief of
PATFORSWA; Command Master Chief of the Deployable Operations Group; Chief
Petty Officer Academy, Petaluma, CA.; Food Service Specialist “A” School at Training
Center Petaluma, CA; Loran Station Port Clarence, Alaska; Master-at- Arms staff,
Training Center Petaluma, CA; Coast Guard Cutter POINT CHICO, Bodega Bay, CA;
Air Station Humboldt Bay, McKinleyville, CA; Coast Guard Cutter MUNRO, Alameda,
CA; Coast Guard Cutter Resolute, Astoria, OR, and Coast Guard Cutter JARVIS,
Honolulu, Hawaii.
Master Chief Fahlenkamp is a graduate of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Academy
Class CXLI (137) and is a graduate of several service schools to include the Coast Guard
Senior Enlisted Leadership Course.
Master Chief Fahlenkamp’s military awards include two Coast Guard Meritorious
Service Medal, five Coast Guard Achievement Medals with operational distinguishing
device, three Commandant’s Letters of Commendation with operational distinguishing
device, Restricted Duty and Arctic Service Medals. He has also earned a permanent
Cutterman’s insignia.
Department Of Defence
CAREER BRIEF
Christian or Given Names:
Surname:
Rank / Band:
Honours and Awards:
Date Of Birth:
Service / AGS Number:
WO Tier B
CB Updated (date):
FERGUSON
ALLAN
AASM, ASM, DLSM 2nd Clasp, OSM, ADM, Freedom of
Kuwait, Bronze Commendation (SYSCOM), Instructor of
the Year 2008 (OJT)
23 SEP 1971
Present Position and Location:
NAVY
PMKEYS ID
8089310
SHIPS WARRANT OFFICER – HMAS ARUNTA
Date of Commencement in Service:
04 Apr 1989
Present Home Address:
Academic Record:
Bachelor of Vocation Education and Training – University of South Queensland (Undertaking)
Certificate IV in Workplace Health and Safety
Courses (Non-academic):
Joint Warrant Officers Course
Various career progression and specialisation courses
Various personnel and management courses
Personal Biographical Details:
Married to Debbie (Scottish), with two children Kyle (16) and Ehlaina (12).
EMPLOYMENT RECORD (LAST 10 YEARS)
Date
2015
2010/14
Rank / Designation
WO
WO
2009/10
2007/09
2006/7
2005
WO
WO
CPO
CPO
Post Nominals:
Job Title / Division/Branch / Department
Ships Warrant Officer – HMAS ARUNTA
Officer in Charge School of Maritime Warfare – West (HMAS STIRLING)
Officer in Charge Systems Training School – West (HMAS STIRLING)
Fleet Electronic Warfare Assistant – Sea Training Group
Fleet Direction Assistant – Sea Training Group
Assistant Capability Requirements Manager – ANZAC Capability Element
Divisional Officer – Navy Technical Training Unit - West
Professional Resume
For
Sergeant Major Daniel W. Fliegel
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Sergeant Major, 4th Marine Division
2000 Opelousas Ave
New Orleans, LA 70114
Comm: 504-697-7126
BB: 205-260-3830
Cell: 951-623-9591
Email: [email protected]
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award) w/”V”
Army Achievement Medal
Combat Action Ribbon (2nd award)
1987
1987
1992
1994
1997
2000
2002
2003
2007
2015
EDUCATION (CIVILIAN & MILITARY)
Northfield High School HS Diploma
1987
Recruit Training
Combat Engineer School
1991 Combat Engineer Journeyman’s Course
Sergeants Non-Resident Program
1993 SNCO Non-Resident Program
TQL Course
1994 Drill Instructor School
Sergeants Course
1998 SNCOA Career Course
Urban Mobility Breacher Course
2001 SNCO Adv Non-Resident Program
SNCOA Advanced Course
2002 Engineer Operations Chief Course
Warfighting Skills Program
2005 First Sergeants Course
1stSgt/MSgt Seminar
2008 MCI-West Legal Symposium
Senior Enlisted Joint PME
1502- Pres
1206-1501
1009-1205
0712-1008
0502-0712
0401-0502
1981
9711-0401
9610-9711
9407-9610
9305-9407
8812-9305
8712-8812
8710-8712
8707-8710
CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS
4th Marine Division
Div SgtMaj
HQBN, 1stMar Div
BN SgtMaj
VMFAT-101
Sqdn SgtMaj
VMFA-323
Sqdn SgtMaj
Wpns Co, 2nd Bn / 7th Mar
Co 1stSgt
F Co, 2nd Bn / 7th Mar
Co 1stSgt
A Co, 1st Combat Eng Bn
Guide, Plt Sgt, Co GySgt, Co 1stSgt
C Co, 1st Combat Eng Bn
Sqd Ldr, Plt Sgt
MCRD San Diego
Drill Instructor/Sr Drill Instructor, H Co, 2nd RTBn
Marine Brks Cuba
Minefield Maintenance Team Member
B Co, 2nd Combat Eng Bn
Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Guide
B Co, 9th Eng Supt Bn
Combat Engineer
MCES Camp Lejeune
1371 Basic Combat Engineer
MCRD San Diego
Recruit
State Command Sergeant Major, Command Sgt. Maj. James R. Gordon
Command Sergeant Major James R. Gordon assumed duties as
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the 6 Indiana National Guard State Command Sergeant
Major/Senior Enlisted Leader in 2013. CSM Gordon has spent over
33 years with the US Army/Army National Guard serving in a
variety of positions from Infantryman to Command Sergeant Major.
As State Command Sergeant Major, Gordon serves as the
principal enlisted advisor to the Adjutant General of Indiana, on all
Soldier and Airman related matters. Together they oversee the
training of approximately 15,000 Indiana National Guardsmen both
in Army and Air. CSM Gordon’s primary focus as the senior
enlisted leader is to provide leadership and guidance to ensure
Soldier, Airman and Family readiness at all times.
He graduated from Logansport High School in 1980 and from
Oakland City University in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in
Human Resources Management. CSM Gordon began his military
career in 1980, joining the United States Army. He served as an Infantryman and Team Leader with the
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1 /75 Ranger Battalion and then later with the 1 /48 Infantry in Germany. CSM Gordon joined the
Indiana National Guard in 1985 serving as a Team Leader and Operations SGT with the 151st LRS
(Airborne) where he served both as traditional and AGR. While serving 18 years as AGR, CSM Gordon
worked as a Unit Administrator, Unit Readiness NCO, Bn Ops NCO, Bde Ops NCO and Div Ops NCO.
CSM Gordon has held leadership positions from team leader up to Division CSM that includes HHC 76
Bde (Sep)First Sergeant, 2-152 IN, Command Sergeant Major, 76 Bde (Sep), TF Afghan National Army III
Command Sergeant Major, and 38 Division, Command Sergeant Major.
Military Education
 All levels of NCOES to include U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (2003)
 SEJPME
 Light Weapons Infantry 11B
 Basic Airborne Course
 Jungle Warfare Course
 Ranger Course
 EMT Course
 SF Advanced Demolitions Course
 Jumpmaster Course
 Air Assault Course
 Rappel Master Course
 Drop Zone Support Team leader Course
 Instructor Trainer Course
 Pathfinder Course
 JFKSWCS Military Freefall Course
 COMSEC Custodian Course
 USA Battle Staff NCO Course
 Air Deployment Planning Course
Awards and Decorations
 Legion of Merit
 Bronze Star
 Meritorious Service Medal with 4 oak Leaf clusters
 Army Commendation Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters
 Joint Service Achievement Medal
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Army Achievement Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters
Army Good Conduct Medal with 2 silver loops
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with 2 bronze stars
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with silver hourglass and M device
NCO Professional Development Ribbon with Numeral 4
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
NATO Medal
Indiana Distinguished Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Indiana Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
Indiana Long Service Medal 20
Indiana Emergency Service Ribbon
Indiana Overseas Service Ribbon
Indiana OCONUS Ribbon with 5 oak leaf clusters
Indiana Recruiting Ribbon
Mississippi Emergency Service Ribbon
Indiana Volunteer Emblem
Combat Infantryman Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Ranger Tab
Pathfinder Badge
Military Freefall Badge
Master Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Affiliations
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Enlisted Association National Guard united States, Life member
National Guard Association of Indiana, Life member
38 Division Association, Life Member and Board Member
Disabled American Veterans, Life member
Sergeant Audie Murphy Club since 1991
The National Infantry Association Order of Saint Maurice since 2006
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ARMY SERGEANT MAJOR
WO1 (Army SM) G J HAUGHTON
The Army Sergeant Major joined the Army in June 1988, undergoing training as a Junior Leader at
the Guards Depot in Pirbright, Surrey. Having completed his training, he moved to Munster in
Germany, where he joined the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards. The early period of his career was spent
in the Armoured and Light Infantry roles including a spell of Public Duties in London. Between
1990 and 1997 he served in the first Gulf War and deployed on numerous tours of Northern
Ireland.
He instructed at the Infantry Training Centre Catterick as a section commander from 1997 – 1999
and as a Colour Sergeant instructor at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst from 2004 – 2006.
On promotion to Warrant Officer Class Two he deployed as the Company Sergeant Major of The
Queen's Company, 1st Bn Grenadier Guards on both, Operation Telic 8, Iraq in 2006 and
Operation Herrick 6 in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2007.
WO1 Haughton returned to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as a Company Sergeant Major
from 2008 - 2010, before returning once more to the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards as the Regimental
Quartermaster Sergeant. In 2011 he was selected for promotion to Warrant Officer Class One and
was appointed as the Regimental Sergeant Major of the 1st Bn Grenadier Guards and during his
tenure, he returned to Afghanistan in 2012 on Operation Herrick 16.
WO1 Haughton was selected for Commission in 2012 and was appointed as the Academy
Sergeant Major of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in December 2013.
In January 2015 WO1 Haughton was appointed by the Chief of the General Staff (CGS) to become
the first British Army Sergeant Major. He assumed the appointment in April 2015 and is the senior
Sergeant Major in the British Army.
On behalf of CGS, he champions the Army Leadership Code, is a member of the Executive
Committee of the Army Board, chairs the regular Comd SM meetings and gathers all of the British
Army RSM’s together for an annual convention. He accompanies and advises CGS on internal
and overseas visits, is a trustee of the Army Benevolent Fund – the Soldiers’ Charity, the Army
Dress Committee, the Lower Honours Committee and the Army Medals Board.
The Army Sergeant Major has been married to Nicola for 19 years and has two children, Joshua
(17) and Olivia (12). His interests are keeping fit, shooting, trout fishing and Rugby Union.
Ms. Jacqueline Brett Hernández
Deputy Policy Advisor to the J3, Operations Directorate of
U.S. Southern Command
Ms. Hernandez currently serves for the Department of State’s
Political-Military Bureau at U.S. Southern Command. She
arrived in May, 2014 and will depart in May, 2017.
Ms. Hernandez was born in Tuscaloosa, AL. She graduated
from Yale in 2006 and earned her Master’s in Public Policy
from Harvard Kennedy School in 2008.
In 2008, Ms. Hernandez joined the Department of State as a
Foreign Service Officer. Her first post was in the Dominican
Republic, where she worked as a consular officer and gained operational experience coordinating
with military personnel in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief when she volunteered to
evacuate Americans from Port-au-Prince after the earthquake in 2010. Additionally, she
coordinated with military personnel on the USNS Comfort to highlight model prisons and
advance judicial reform in the Dominican Republic. Ms. Hernandez also worked as a consular
officer at her second post in Shanghai, China. During her second tour, she completed temporary
duty as a consular officer in Beijing, China and Bogota, Colombia and as a political officer in the
Office of the Coordinator for Cuban Affairs before assuming her current post.
Ms. Hernandez worked for several non-government organizations from 1999 to 2008. As a
fellow, she worked for Population, Refugees, and Migration at U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa in
2007 and the Office of the Secretary/Policy Planning in 2006. She also gained experience
coordinating with military personnel, other interagency representatives, and State colleagues
when she volunteered in the Operations Center during the crisis in Lebanon in 2006.
Ms. Hernandez’s awards include two Meritorious Honor awards and a Franklin Award. She
speaks Spanish and Chinese.
BIOGRAPHY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CHARLES R. HOFFMAN
Chief Master Sergeant Charles R. Hoffman is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the
18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The 18th Wing, the largest combat wing in the
U.S. Air Force, provides the Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, trained and equipped
tactical air superiority forces; combat search and rescue forces; command and control
platforms; aeromedical evacuation capability; and global mobility resources for contingency
operations. Chief Hoffman serves as the installation's senior enlisted liaison between the
18th Wing and enlisted personnel from five other Air Force major commands and joint
partner units. The wing flies the F-15C, KC-135, HH-60 and E-3 aircraft. Additionally, the
wing provides the 5th Air Force Commander a responsive, staging and operational air base
with integrated, deployable, forward-based air power. He serves as principal advisor to the
wing commander on all issues affecting the health, morale, welfare, professional
development and combat readiness of nearly 6,000 enlisted personnel.
Chief Hoffman entered the Air Force in 1991. His diverse assignment background spans Air
Force and Army field units at the MAJCOM, group, squadron, brigade, and HHQ Army
levels. Chief Hoffman has deployed four times in his career, with NATO to Tuzla Air Base,
Bosnia-Herzegovina during Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR, to Skopje, Republic of
Macedonia with the UN during Task Force ABLE SENTRY, to Balad Air Base, Iraq for
Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait during Operation NEW DAWN.
EDUCATION
1996 Airman Leadership School, Kapaun Air Station, Germany
1997 Associate in Applied Science degree in Meteorology, Community College of the Air Force
2001 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ.
2006 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, National Defense University, Washington D.C.
2007 Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resource Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb.
2008 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.
2008 Master of Arts degree in Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb.
2011 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.
2011 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2012 The Contingency Wartime Planning Course, LeMay Center, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1991 - July 1991, trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. July 1991 - October 1991, student, Weather Observer Course, Chanute AFB, Ill.
3. October 1991 - August 1994, Weather Observer, 45th Weather Squadron, Patrick AFB, Fla.
4. August 1994 - April 1995, student, Weather Forecasting School, 334th TRS, Keesler AFB, Miss.
5. April 1995 - May 1998, Weather Forecaster, Detachment 10, 7th Weather Squadron, Giebelstadt AAF, Germany (March - July 1996, Weather
Forecaster, NATO IFOR, Tuzla Airfield, Bosnia; February - June 1997, Weather Forecaster, UN Task Force Able Sentry, Skopje, Republic of
Macedonia)
6. May 1998 - September 2001, Space Environmental Data Analyst, Detachment 2, Air Weather Service, Hanscom AFB, Mass.
7. September 2001 - October 2002, NCOIC Mission Weather Element, 51st Operations Support Squadron, Osan AB, South Korea
8. October 2002 - July 2005, Regional Forecast Manager, 26th Operational Weather Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La.
9. July 2005 - February 2008, Flight Chief, 17th Operational Weather Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
10. February 2008 - July 2009, Operations Superintendent, 17th Operational Weather Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
11. July 2009 - January 2012, Squadron Superintendent, 22nd Operations Support Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kansas (April 2011 - October
2011, Weather Manager, 3rd Army, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait)
12. January 2012 - July 2012, Group Superintendent, 22nd Operations Group, McConnell AFB, Kan.
13. July 2012 - October 2013, AFMC Functional Manager, Weather, HQ AFMC A3, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
14. October 2013 - April 2015, Command Chief, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio
15. April 2015 - Present, Command Chief, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air
Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1996 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School
2001 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2007 Senior Noncommissioned Officer the Year, 13th Air Force
2008 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 13th Air force and Team Hickam
2008 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant, 1 November 2011
(Current as of April 2015)
Master Chief Robert E Holland
Command Master Chief
Strategic Communications Wing 1 and Task Force 124
A Native of Albany, Georgia where he enlisted in the United
States Navy on July 27, 1986. After graduation with honors from
Aviation Machinist Mate "A" school, he reported to the Fleet
Logistics Support Squadron FIVE ZERO (VRC-50), Naval Air
Station, Cubi Point, Philippines, for duties in the Line Division
and Power plants work centers.
His sea duty assignments include Power Plants Work Center
Supervisor and Quality Assurance Representative in the Ironmen
of Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron THREE (VQ-3), where he
earned an Associate degree from University of New York; he then served as the Maintenance Control
Senior Chief and earned his 8300 NEC with the world famous Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter
Squadron ONE NINE TWO (VFA-192); next as the Production Control Master Chief aboard USS
KITTY HAWK (CV-63); then as the Command Master Chief for Electronic Attack Squadron ONE
FOUR ONE (VAQ-141); and in June of 2014 he reported to the Shadows of Fleet Air
Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR (VQ-4). He reported to current assignment as the Command Master
Chief of Strategic Communications Wing ONE and Task Force 124 in November of 2014.
His shore assignments include Navy Instructor, Master Training Specialist and Aircraft Division
Leading Chief Petty Officer at the Naval Air Maintenance Training Group, Oklahoma City,
Oklahoma; then as Maintenance Control (8300) for Air Test and Evaluation Squadron THREE ONE
(VX-31) in China Lake, California, where he earned a Bachelor degree in Professional Aeronautics
from Embry Riddle; next as the Senior Enlisted Advisor and Assistant Production Officer, Fleet
Readiness Center WESTPAC, Atsugi, Japan; and subsequently as the Command Master Chief, Naval
Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan.
His decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (two awards), Navy and Marine Corps
Commendation Medal (five awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards),
Navy Good Conduct Medal (eight awards), and various unit, campaign, and service awards.
CMDCM(SW/AW/SS) Benjamin T. Howat
Master Chief (SW/AW/SS) Benjamin
T. Howat was born in Hastings,
NE. He enlisted in the Navy in
1990 and attended recruit
training, Nuclear Field “A”
School, and Naval Nuclear Power
School at Orlando, FL followed
by Nuclear Prototype Training at
Nuclear Prototype Training Unit
Windsor Locks, CT.
His sea tours included USS
PUFFER (SSN 652), USS SALT LAKE
CITY (SSN 716), USS BREMERTON
(SSN 698) and USS TOPEKA (SSN
754).
His Shore duty assignments
include Navy Recruiting
District, San Diego, CA and
Nuclear Prototype Training Unit
Charleston, SC.
His Command Master Chief assignments included Strike Fighter
Squadron 137 (VFA-137) at Naval Air Station Lemoore, CA, Assault
Craft Unit FIVE (ACU-5) at Camp Pendleton, CA and Expeditionary
Strike Group SEVEN (ESG-7) at Sasebo Japan.
Master Chief Howat is a graduate from the US Army Sergeants
Major Academy class 61 and the Command Leadership School COB/CMC
course class 88. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Liberal Arts from Excelsior College.
Master Chief Howat’s personal awards include the Meritorious
Service Medal (two awards), Navy Commendation Medal (five
awards), Navy Achievement Medal (seven awards) and other unit
and campaign medals.
United States Army
Command Sergeant Major
ANTONIO S. JONES
South Atlantic Engineer Division
Room 10M15, 60 Forsyth St., SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
Since: October 2013
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Virginia Tech – Bachelors of Architecture Degree
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, First Sergeants Course, Sergeants Major Course, Command Sergeant Major Course, Battle
Staff Course, Force Management Course and Airborne School.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None recorded
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
CSM
FROM
Oct 13
Sep 11
May 09
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 MAR 92
1 MAR 94
1 JUL 98
1 JUL 03
1 NOV 07
1 MAY 09
TO
Present
Oct 13
Sep 11
ASSIGNMENT
Command Sergeant Major, South Atlantic Engineer Division, Atlanta, GA
Command Sergeant Major, 2nd Engineer Brigade, Ft. Richardson, AK
Command Sergeant Major, 3rd Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd ID, Fort Benning, GA
CSM Jones, Antonio S.
Nov 07
Nov 06
May 04
Jul 03
May 01
Mar 98
Feb 95
Mar 94
Mar 92
May 09
Nov 07
Nov 06
May 04
Jul 03
May 01
Mar 98
Feb 95
Mar 94
S3 Sergeant Major, 20th Engineer Brigade, Fort Bragg, NC
First Sergeant, HHC, 20th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC
First Sergeant, Bravo Company, 249th , Fort Bragg, NC
Operation Sergeant, Transatlantic Program Center Winchester, VA
Senior Construction NCOIC, 88th RSC -416th ENCOM FWD Cell, Fort McPherson, GA
Facilities Coordinator, US Army Element, The Joint Staff, Washington, D.C.
Design Draft NCOIC, 5th Signal Command, Mannheim, GM
Technical Engineer NCOIC, 37th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC
Construction Surveyor, 37th Engineer Battalion, Fort Bragg, NC
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal , Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Joint Service
Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (6 OLC), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious
Unit Citation, Army Superior Unit Award , Army Superior Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award), National Defense Service
Medal (2nd Award), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal , Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 Service Stars), Global War
on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer
Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Joint
Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, Parachutist Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, Silver Defleury Medal. Bronze Defleury Medal
CMDCM(IDW/EXW/SW/AW/PJ) Allen V. Keller
Born in Neptune City, NJ and raised on Long Island, NY,
Master Chief Keller graduated from Connetquot High School
in June 1990. He enlisted in the Navy and reported for
recruit training January 1993 in San Diego, California.
Master Chief Keller completed Data Processing Technician
Class ‘A’ and ‘C’ schools before reporting to his first ship, the
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62) at Yokosuka, Japan where
he served as computer operator and Automated Data
Processing shift supervisor. His subsequent sea and
overseas duty assignments include USS NIMITZ (CVN-68)
as Automated Data Processing Operations Supervisor; USS
GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) as a division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO); and
DISA-Europe at Stuttgart Germany as the SATCOM Systems Manager. While assigned to
Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)-Europe, he was selected as DISA-Europe’s 2007
Enlisted Mentor of the Year. Deployments include service in South West Asia, Arabian Gulf,
Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, and Afghanistan.
His shore duty assignments include United States Atlantic Command, later renamed United
States Joint Forces Command at Norfolk, VA where he served as a Network / Systems
Engineer, Joint Communications Unit (JCU), FT Bragg, NC where he served as Automations
LCPO; he was subsequently selected for assignment as the J6 Operations / Plans LCPO at the
Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) also at Fort Bragg, NC. Master Chief Keller then
transferred to Naval Station Norfolk where he served as the Administrative Department LCPO.
Master Chief Keller is currently the Command Master Chief for USS PORTER (DDG 78) home
ported in Norfolk, VA
Along with multiple unit and campaign awards, Master Chief Keller’s personal awards include
the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (5 awards), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy
and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2 awards), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy
and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards), and the Military Outstanding Volunteer
Service Medal. He is qualified as an Enlisted Information Dominance Warfare Specialist,
Expeditionary Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare
Specialist and designated as a Naval Parachutist.
Master Chief Keller holds an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration from
Tidewater Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from
Excelsior College and a Master of Science in Information Systems Management from Trident
University. He is a graduate of the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy Non-Resident Course (Class
13) and Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course (Class 124).
United States Army
Command Sergeant Major
BUTLER J. KENDRICK, JR.
U.S. Army Engineer School
14010 MSCoE Loop
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
Since: June 2013
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Excelsior College – BS – Administration/Management
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, First Sergeants Course, Sergeants Major Course, Battle Staff Course, Sapper Leader Course,
Drill Sergeant School, Air Assault School, Airborne School, Jumpmaster Course, Master Fitness Course, and Instructor Trainer Course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None recorded
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
FROM
Jan 13
Jun 12
Jan 09
Jun 06
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 APR 89
1 FEB 91
1 MAY 96
1 JAN 01
1 OCT 04
TO
Present
Jan 13
Jun 12
Jan 09
ASSIGNMENT
Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Command Sergeant Major, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
Command Sergeant Major, 20th Engineer Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
Command Sergeant Major, 1st Special Troops Battalion, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
CSM Kendrick Jr., Butler J.
Jun 05
Jul 04
Nov 01
May 00
May 99
Nov 97
Feb 95
Feb 93
Jun 06
Jun 05
Jul 04
Nov 01
May 00
May 99
Nov 97
Feb 95
Operations Sergeant Major, Department of Public Works, Fort Stewart, GA
Student, USA Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, B Company, 10th Engineer Battalion, Fort Stewart, GA
First Sergeant, C Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI
Assistant Division Engineer NCOIC, HHC, 65th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI
Platoon Sergeant, B Company, 65th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI
Drill Sergeant Leader/Operations NCO, NCOA, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
Drill Sergeant, B Company, 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5
OLC), National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal (9th award), Army of Occupational Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,
Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Drill Sergeant Identification Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air
Assault Badge, Sapper Leader Tab, and the Silver DeFleury Medal .
Professional Resume
For
Sergeant Major
Howard L. Kreamer
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Sergeant Major, 2D Marine
Expeditionary Brigade
PSC Box 20080
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0080
Comm: 910-450-5851
Email: [email protected]
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal (2nd award)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5th award)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award)
Combat Action Ribbon (2nd award)
1991
1992
1993
1995
1998
2000
2003
2006
2009
EDUCATION (Civilian & Military)
Calvary Chapel, High School, HS Diploma
School of Infantry
NBC NCO and Officers Course
Drill Instructor School
Platoon Sergeants Course
MOUT Instructor Course
SNCOA Advance Course (Resident)
1stSgt/MSgt Seminar
Senior Enlisted PME (Resident)
9110-9201
9201-9203
9303-99510
9510-9512
9601-9901
1981
9901-0205
0206-0505
0505-0802
0802-1005
1006-1303
1303-1501
1502-Present
1991
1993
1995
1995
1998
2002
2005
2008
Recruit Training MCRD Parris Island
Infantry Squad Leaders Course
Sergeants Course
Warfighting Skills Program
SNCOA Career Course (Resident)
Amphibious Warfare School (Non-Res)
1stSgt’s Course
Senior Enlisted Joint PME
CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS
MCRD Parris Island
SOI, Camp Lejeune
1st Bn, 6th Mar
Drill Instructor School
1st RTBN Parris Island
3rdBn, 6th Mar
MMEA HQMC
2ndBn, 6th Mar
ITB, SOI East
MACS-4
3D MEB, III MHG, Camp Hansen
2D MEB
Recruit
0311 Rifleman
Rifleman, Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader
Student
Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor
Platoon Sergeant, Company Gunnery Sergeant
0311 Monitor
Company First Sergeant
Company First Sergeant
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
Sergeant Major
Master Chief Charles E. Lindsey
Command Master Chief, Thirteenth Coast Guard District
Master Chief Lindsey assumed the duties of Command
Master Chief, Coast Guard District 13 in June 2014, where he
serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the District 13
Commander for all U.S. Coast Guard missions within the
Pacific Northwest Region including Washington, Oregon,
Idaho, and Montana.
Prior to being selected as the District 13 Command Master
Chief, Master Chief Lindsey was the Officer in Charge of
USCG Station Marathon, Fl. His previous assignments include
Officer in Charge USCG Station San Juan, Puerto Rico;
Officer in Charge USCG Motor Life Boat Station Ketchikan,
Alaska (second tour); Executive Petty Officer USCGC
NARWHAL; Executive Petty Officer USCGC POINT
STUART; USCG Motor Life Boat Station Ketchikan (first
tour); USCG Pacific Area Training Team and the USCGC
CONIFER.
Master Chief Lindsey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in
Organizational Leadership. He is a graduate of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, Chief
Petty Officers Academy, and Senior Enlisted Command Master Chief Course. He holds an Advance
Technical dive instructor rating as well as a 100GT Merchant Marine Officer’s license.
Master Chief Lindsey’s personal awards include three Meritorious Service Medals (with "O"
device), the Coast Guard Commendation Medal (with "O" device), two Coast Guard Achievement
Medals (with "O" device), and three Coast Guard Letter of Commendation, (with “O” device) along
with numerous other service awards. He has earned the Permanent Cutterman’s insignia, Coxswain
insignia, and the Advanced Coast Guard Boat Force insignia.
Master Chief Lindsey is married to the former Leslie Jeffries of Ketchikan, Alaska. They are blessed
with two son’s Keygan and Bosun.
CMDCM(SW/AW) Ronald D. Locklear
A native of Bethalto, Illinois, Master Chief Locklear
graduated high school in 1986 and holds an Associates
Degree in Management. He entered the Navy in February
1987 and received Recruit Training and Electricians Mate
“A” School in Orlando, Florida.
Following entry level training, he reported to Amphibious
Assault Ship USS SAIPAN (LHA-2), Norfolk, Virginia in
September 1988. While there, he earned Enlisted Surface
Warfare Specialist and was promoted through the ranks to
Petty Officer First Class.
Upon completion of his first enlistment in February 1993,
he transferred to USS GRAPPLE (ARS-53), Little Creek,
Virginia. Onboard GRAPPLE he was Electrical Division
LPO and earned his first qualification as Engineering Officer
of the Watch (EOOW).
In May 1995, he transferred to Service School Command, Great Lakes, Illinois for instructor
duty. There he advanced to Chief Petty Officer. After a tour training at Surface Ships Electrical
Advanced Maintenance Course (SSEAMC) or “C7”, he received orders back to sea duty.
In June 1999, he transferred to USS RUSSELL (DDG-59), Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as the
Electrical Division Leading Chief Petty Officer. While onboard he earned his second EOOW
qualification.
After transferring from RUSSELL in December 2002, he reported to USS HOPPER (DDG-70),
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii as 3M Coordinator. He advanced to Senior Chief shortly after reporting to
HOPPER.
In November 2004, he transferred to NAVY PERSONNEL COMMAND, Millington,
Tennessee as the Lead Electricians Mate Detailer. During his tour in Millington he advanced to
Master Chief, assumed the role as PERS-402 LCPO and subsequently selected for the Command
Master Chief program.
Master Chief detached NPC in June 2008 to attend the Senior Enlisted Academy and the
Command Master Chief Course prior to serving as Command Master Chief on USS PORTER
(DDG-78), Norfolk, Virginia from September 2008 to July 2011. He then served as Command
Master Chief at HELICOPTER SEA COMBAT SQUADRON SEVEN (HSC-7), Norfolk,
Virginia from July 2011 to August 2013 where he earned Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist.
He is currently serving as Command Master Chief for COMMANDER, NAVY REGIONAL
MAINTENANCE CENTER, Norfolk, Virginia.
Master Chief Locklear's personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy
Commendation Medal (three), Navy Achievement Medal (six), Good Conduct Medal (eight),
Expert Rifle Medal, and the Expert Pistol Medal, as well as various unit and campaign awards.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DOREEN L. LOSACCO
Chief Master Sergeant Doreen L. Losacco is the Command Chief Master
Sergeant for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson
AFB, Ohio. She is the senior enlisted leader on matters influencing the
combat readiness, health, welfare, morale, effective utilization and quality of
life for more than 26,000 people working at 77 locations and 12 Wing/Wingequivalent organizations, to include the host installations at Wright-Patterson
AFB, Ohio, and Hanscom AFB in Massachusetts.
Chief Losacco entered the Air Force in May 1989. She graduated from F-16
Integrated Avionics Communications, Navigation, and Penetration Aids
course at Lowry Air Force Base, Colorado in Nov 1989. Her background
includes various duties in aircraft maintenance production at the unit and
wing levels. Throughout her career, she has filled a myriad of roles including
Production Superintendent, First Sergeant, Group Superintendent and Wing
Command Chief. Her assignments include Nevada and Idaho as well as
overseas in Germany, South Korea, Japan, and England, and deployed in
support of Operations Southern and Northern Watch, Enduring Freedom and
New Dawn.
Prior to assuming her current position, she served as the Command
Chief of the 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base,
Texas. She assumed her current position in June 2014.
EDUCATION
1992 Associate of Applied Science in Avionic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
1993 Airman Leadership School, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
1999 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kirtland AFB, NM
2001 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Course (by correspondence)
2004 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Maryland University College, Adelphi, MD
2005 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (in-residence), Maxwell AFB, AL
2006 First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, AL
2007 Associate of Applied Science in Human Resource Management, Community College of Air Force
2011 Chief’s Leadership Course, Gunter Annex, Maxwell AFB, AL
2012 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Correspondence Course
2014 Professional Manager Certification
2014 Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC
2014 AFSO 21 Executive Leadership Course at the University of Tennessee (UT), Knoxville, TN
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May – June 1989, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. June – November 1989, Student, Applied Electronics Course, Lowry AFB, CO
3. November – December 1989, Student, Field Training Detachment, Luke AFB, AZ
4. January 1990 – February 1994, F-16 Integrated Avionics Communications, Navigation, and Penetration
Aids Specialist, 7052d Aircraft Generation Squadron, 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
5. March 1994 – March 1996, F-16 Integrated Avionic Systems Technician, Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Unit,
57th Aircraft Generation Squadron, 57th Fighter Wing, Nellis AFB, NV
6. March 1996 – March 1997, Weapons System Coordinator, 51st Maintenance Operation Squadron, 51st
Fighter Wing, Osan AB, Republic of Korea
7. March 1997 – January 2000, F-16 Integrated Avionics Instrument and Flight Control Systems
Journeyman/Craftsman and Specialist Expeditor, Falcon Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 57th Aircraft Generation
Squadron, 57th Fighter Wing, Nellis AFB, NV
8. January 2000 – January 2006, Specialist Section Chief and Production Superintendent, 52d Aircraft
Maintenance Squadron, 52d Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
9. February 2006 – May 2008, First Sergeant, 366th Maintenance Operations Squadron, 366th Operations
Support Squadron, 366th Medical Group, 366th Fighter Wing, Mountain Home AFB, ID (Aug 2006 – Jan 2007
First Sergeant, 727th Expeditionary Air Control Squadron, Balad, Iraq)
10. May 2008 – September 2009, First Sergeant, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 18th Wing, Kadena AB,
Japan
11. September 2009 – August 2011, First Sergeant, 18th Force Support Squadron and Wing Staff Agencies,
18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan (Jun 2010 – Jan 2011, First Sergeant, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance
Squadron, Ali Al Salem, Kuwait)
12. August 2011 – February 2013, Superintendent, 422nd Air Base Group, RAF Croughton, United Kingdom
13. February 2013 – June 2014, Command Chief, 80th Flying Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, TX
14. June 2014 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center,
WPAFB, Ohio
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor with seven Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with seven Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1992 Airman Technician of the Year, 480 FS, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
1993 Woman of the Year, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
1999 Commandants Award NCO Academy Class 99-3, Kirtland AFB, NM
2001 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 23 FS, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
2002 Unsung Hero of the Year, 52 AMXS, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
2004 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 52 AMXS, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
2006 Top Graduate, First Sergeant Academy Class 06C
2008 First Sergeant of the Year, 18 WG, Kadena AB, Japan
2008 First Sergeant of the Year, 5th Air Force
2009 First Sergeant of the Year, 18 MSG, Kadena AB, Japan
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Chief Master Sergeant April 2011
Current as of 15 April 2015
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Force Master Chief
Russell S. Mason
Fleet Master Chief (N008) and Force Master Chief, Pacific Submarine Force
Russell Mason assumed duties as the force master chief for Pacific
Submarine Force, on June 6, 2014. Additionally, he temporarily
assumed duties as the fleet master chief (N008) for U.S. Pacific
Fleet on April 16, 2015.
Force Master Chief Mason hails from Mears, Michigan, and
graduated Hart High School in 1984. He entered the Navy in July of
that same year. After boot camp in Orlando, Florida, he attended
quartermaster "A" school followed by submarine school in Groton,
Connecticut.
In December 1984, he reported to USS Ulysses S. Grant (SSBN 631) where he advanced
to petty officer second class. While Grant was in overhaul at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in
Portsmouth, New Hampshire, he completed a strategic deterrent patrol in the North Atlantic
on board USS Alexander Hamilton (SSBN 617) . He earned his enlisted submarine warfare
qualification, or silver "dolphins," on Nov. 18, 1986.
In April 1988, he departed the Navy for college but missed the camaraderie of the
submarine force and re-enlisted in the Navy on Sept. 15, 1990. He was assigned to USS
George W Carver (SSBN 656) for one patrol and then was transferred back to Grant for
one patrol and then decommissioned her in Bremerton, Washington in June 1992. He then
transferred to USS Florida (SSBN 728) and completed five strategic deterrent patrols. While
there he was command advanced to petty officer first class.
He was stationed at Naval Education and Training Center (NETC) Newport, Rhode Island,
from June 1995 to June 1998. While at NETC, he was selected as the 1997 Shore Sailor of
the Year for Navy Region Northeast.
In June 1998, Mason transferred to USS Key West (SSN 722) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii,
where he completed one Western Pacific deployment before being promoted to chief petty
officer in 1999 and transferred to USS Tucson (SSN 771) as the assistant navigator. He
completed two Western Pacific deployments and was promoted to senior chief petty officer.
In January 2003, he reported to the commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet
Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team as the force assistant navigator.
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In June 2005, he transferred to Kings Bay, Georgia, where he assumed the duties as the
chief of the boat on USS West Virginia (SSBN 736) (Gold) , where he completed two
strategic deterrent patrols. In July 2006, he transferred to Naval Submarine Support
Command (NSSC) in Kings Bay, where he served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor in the
personnel (N1) department until Aug. 2007, when he assumed duties as chief of the boat on
USS Tennessee (SSBN 734) (Gold). While there, he completed one strategic deterrent
patrol prior to the boat entering into overhaul in Norfolk, Virginia, in Oct. 2008.
From Nov. 2008 to June 2010 , he served as the chief of the boat on the commander,
Submarine Forces, Atlantic Fleet Tactical Readiness Evaluation Team , and the N7 senior
enlisted advisor.
In June 2010, he reported as the command master chief of Submarine Squadron 8 and on
April 29, 2011 , he assumed duties as the command master chief of Submarine Squadron 6
upon the decommissioning of Squadron 8.
He served as command master chief of commander, Submarine Group ?/commander, Task
Force 54 and 74 from March 2012 to March 2014 , in Yokosuka , Japan .
His list of awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (two gold stars) ,
Navy Commendation Medal (one silver star and one gold star) , Navy Achievement Medal
(two gold stars) , Battle Efficiency "E" Ribbon with three "E"s and various other personal and
campaign medals and ribbons .
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WESLEY D. MATHIAS
Chief Master Sergeant Wesley Mathias is the Command
Chief Master Sergeant, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott Air
Force Base, Illinois. He is the wing's senior enlisted leader
and principal advisor to the commander on matters
affecting the health, morale, welfare, readiness, professional
development, and effective utilization of more than 1,800
enlisted Airmen. The wing performs annual operational
support airlift, aeromedical evacuation of more than 1,400
Department of Defense patients, and the airlift of more than
2,200 key congressional and military leaders with a fleet of
18 C-21 aircraft located at Scott, Andrews, and Peterson
Air Force Bases. Assisting the wing in accomplishing this
mission is its Associate Partner, the Reserve’s 932d Airlift
Wing with the C-40 aircraft. Additionally, the 375th Air
Mobility Wing and the Illinois Air National Guard’s 126th
Air Refueling Wing are Associate Partners in performing
the global mission of refueling with the KC-135 aircraft.
The 375th Air Mobility Wing also provides showcase
support to 30 tenant units including United States Transportation Command, Air Mobility
Command, and Eighteenth Air Force, serving more than 13,000 active duty, Guard, Reserve,
Department of Defense civilians, and contract personnel comprising the Total Force installation.
Chief Mathias entered the Air Force in May of 1988. His background includes various duties in
the weather career field, squadron and group superintendent, service as an additional duty first
sergeant and Wing Command Chief. His deployment experience includes tours to Saudi Arabia,
Iraq, Kyrgyzstan and the United Arab Emirates in support of Operations Desert Shield, Desert
Storm, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.
EDUCATION
1992 Airman Leadership School, Rhein Main Air Base, Germany
2002 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
2002 Associates of Science degree in Meteorology, Community College of the Air Force
2004 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Tourou University International, summa
cum laude, Cypress, Calif.
2005 Master of Science in Business Administration, Tourou University International, magna
cum laude, Cypress, Calif.
2006 Senior Noncommissioned Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2010 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2011 Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2013 USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Darden School of Business, University of Virginia,
Charlottesville, Va.
2014 Air Force Smart Operations (AFSO21) Senior Executive Leadership Course, University of
Tennessee, Knoxville, Tn.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1988 - June 1988, Basic Military Training, 3701st Basic Military Training Squadron, Lackland
AFB, Texas.
2. June 1988 - October 1988, student, weather observer training, 3362nd Training Squadron Chanute
AFB, Ill.
3. October 1988 - October 1990, weather observer, Det. 29, 17th Weather Squadron, Buckley ANGB,
Colo.
4. October 1990 - November 1992, weather observer, Det. 7, 7th Weather Squadron, U.S. Army Garrison
Hohenfels, Germany. (December 1990 - June 1991, weather observer, 3rd Armored Division, Saudi
Arabia, Iraq and Kuwait)
5. November 1992 - August 1993, student, forecaster training, 3395th TTS, Keesler AFB, Miss.
6. August 1993 - October 1994, weather forecaster, 435th Operations Support Squadron, Rhein Main AB,
Germany.
7. October 1994 - August 1995, weather forecaster, Det. 2, 617th WS, U.S. Army Garrison Hanau,
Germany
8. August 1995 - May 2000, weather forecaster, 17th Air Support Operations Squadron, Fort Benning,
Ga.
9. May 2000 - May 2001, weather forecaster, 8th OSS, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
10. May 2001 - January 2004, weather forecaster, 6th OSS, MacDill AFB, Fla. (July 2003 - November
2003, NCOIC, Weather Operations, 376th Expeditionary Operations Group, Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan)
11. January 2004 - June 2004, weather flight assistant NCOIC, 6th OSS, MacDill AFB, Fla.
12. June 2004 - June 2005, chief, Weather Flight, 6th OSS, MacDill AFB, Fla.
13. Jun 2005 - Jul 2006, superintendent, 6th OSS, MacDill AFB, Fla. (May 2005 - September 2005, combat
weather flight chief, 380th EOG, Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates)
14. July 2006 - March 2007, weather flight superintendent, 92nd OSS, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
15. March 2007 - September 2010, superintendent, 92nd OSS, Fairchild AFB, Wash. (July 2009 December 2009, weather superintendent, 332nd EOG, Joint Base Balad, Iraq)
16. September 2010 - January 2013, superintendent, 57th Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nev.
17. January 2013 - March 2014, command chief master sergeant, 57th WG, Nellis AFB, Nev.
18. April 2014 - Present, command chief master sergeant, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott AFB, Ill.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Combat Readiness Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1992 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School
2002 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2004 6th Air Mobility Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2006 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant
Oct. 1, 2010
(Current as of Apr 2014)
BIOGRAPHY
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT THOMAS B. MAZZONE
Chief Master Sergeant Tommy Mazzone is the Command Chief Master Sergeant
for the 2d Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. He provides strategic
leadership and direction for the 5,600 Airmen supporting and performing global
combat operations, helping to sustain America’s force projection and nuclear
deterrence capabilities. Additionally, he maintains an exceptional host installation
support structure for 6,300 family members and nearly 35,000 retirees, as well as
the men and women of Headquarters, Air Force Global Strike Command;
Headquarters, 8th Air Force; the 307th Bomb Wing; and 29 other mission partners
calling Barksdale home.
Chief Mazzone enlisted in the Air Force September 28, 1990. As a Security
Specialist, he was a member of the F.E. Warren AFB and Kunsan AB Emergency
Services Teams. The majority of his career has been spent in the special
operations and contingency response communities. As an Aircraft Loadmaster he
is a Chief Enlisted Aviator with more than 2,700 flying hours aboard the C-130E
and MC-130E Combat Talon. Chief Mazzone is fluent on numerous fixed and
rotary wing airframes, and holds a basic parachutist qualification. He has flown
airlift, special operations, and helicopter refueling missions supporting Operations
SOUTHERN WATCH, JOINT GUARD, RESOLUTE RESPONSE, ENDURING
FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM.
EDUCATION
1995 – Airman Leadership School, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
2002 – Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, FL
2005 – Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Course, Fort Bragg, NC
2006 – Joint Senior Noncommissioned Officer PME – Distance Learning
2006 – Associate in Applied Science; Aviation Operations – Community College of the Air Force
2009 – USN Senior Enlisted Academy, Newport Naval Training Center, RI
2011 – Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB (Gunter Annex), AL
2011 – AFSO21 Executive Leadership Course, Travis AFB, CA
2013 – USAF Senior Leadership Course, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC
2014 – Professional Manager’s Certification – Community College of the Air Force
2014 – USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Univ. of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, NC
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Sep 1990 – Oct 1990, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2. Feb 1991 – Jul 1992, Alarm Response Team Leader, 90th Missile Security Sq, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
3. Aug 1992 – Dec 1993, Air Base Defense Planner, 8th Security Police Sq, Kunsan AB, Rep. of Korea
4. Dec 1993 – Jan 1996, Wing Security Controller, 90th Security Police Gp, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
5. Aug 1996 – Feb 1999, Instructor Loadmaster, C-130E, 2nd Airlift Sq, Pope AFB, NC
6. Feb 1999 – Feb 2000, NCOIC, Joint Airdrop Inspector Quality Assurance, 3d Aerial Port Sq, Pope AFB, NC
7. Feb 2000 – Feb 2006, First Sgt/Evaluator Loadmaster, MC-130E Combat Talon, 8th Special Ops Sq, Duke Field, FL
8. Mar 2006 – Jul 2010, Command Loadmaster – USSOCOM, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Ft Bragg, NC
9. Aug 2010 – May 2011, Superintendent, 573d Global Support Squadron, Travis AFB, CA
10. May 2011 – May 2013, Superintendent, 615th Contingency Operations Support Group, Travis AFB, CA
11. Aug 2012 – Feb 2013, Superintendent, 386th Expeditionary Operations Group, Southwest Asia
12. May 2013 – Aug 2014, Command Chief, 6th Air Mobility Wing, MacDill AFB, FL
13. Aug 2014 – Present, Command Chief, 2d Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, LA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor device
Bronze Star Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with twelve oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Air Force Recognition Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1992 – 8th Fighter Wing Security Specialist of the Year
1993 – 8th Fighter Wing Security Specialist of the Year
1995 – Distinguished Graduate and Military Citizenship Award, Airman Leadership School
1998 – 43d Airlift Wing Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year
1998 – USAF General Robert “Dutch” Huyser Award
1999 – USAF Captain Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
2002 – Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer’s Academy
2006 – Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group SNCO of the Year
2007 – USSOCOM SSgt Henry “Red” Erwin Award – Enlisted Aircrew Member of the Year
2007 – Joint Special Operations Command Air Force SNCO of the Year
2009 – Distinguished Graduate and Communications Excellence Award, USN Senior Enlisted Academy
2013 – Chief of Staff Team of the Year Award
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant
1 November 2011
(Current as of March 2015)
Professional Resume
For
Master Gunnery Sergeant
Frank L. Mercer
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Operations Chief, MSOSG
U.S.Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542
Comm: 910-440-0800
Email: [email protected]
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4th Award w/ “V”)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd Award)
Combat Action Ribbon (3rd Award)
1988
1988
1989
1991
1994
1995
1996
1997
1997
1999
1999
2002
2003
2006
2008
Middleburg High School HS Diploma
School of Infantry
Scuba Diver
Methods of Entry
Closed Circuit Scuba Course
Special Forces MFF
SNCO Adv Course (Distance)
Scout Sniper
SOTG CQB
SNCO Career Course
Drill Instructor
Warfighting Skills Program
Special Forces MFFJM
High Risk Personnel
1StSgt/MSgt Seminar
EDUCATION (Civilian & Military)
1988
1989
1991
1993
1994
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2001
2002
2004
2006
2012
Recruit Training MCRD Parris Island
Basic Reconnaissance Course
Airborne
Sgt’s Course (Distance)
LAR V Draeger Maint Tech
Sgt’s Course (Resident)
SERE, Ft Bragg
SOTG Urban Assualt
MCIWS
MCIWS
MCITWS
Jumpmaster
SOTG Breacher
MMPS Free Fall
MGySgt/SgtMaj Symposium
CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS
8807-8810
2009
KEYSTONE
8810-8901
8901-8903
8905-9207
9208-9308
9308-9902
9903-9904
9906-0208
0208-0605
19810605-1110
1110-1411
1411-Present
MCRD Parris Island
SOI, Camp Lejeune
Amphib Recon School
3rd Recon Bn
SF GTMO
2nd Force Recon Co
SNCO Career Course
MCRD Parris Island
2nd Force Recon Co
2nd MSOB, MARSOC
MSOR, MARSOC
MSOSG, MARSOC
Recruit
2011 BA Organizational Management (Summa Cum Laude)
0341 Mortarman Student
Student
Recon Team Member
Mortarman, Cpl & Sgt of the Guard
Team Member/Team Leader
Student
Drill Instructor
Team Leader/Plt Sgt
MSOC/MSOB Ops Chf
MSOR Ops Chf
MSOSG Ops Chf
Professional Resume
For
Sergeant Major
Gary D. Moran
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Sergeant Major, The Basic School
24164 Belleau Avenue
Quantico, Va 22134-5109
Comm: (703) 784-5522
Cell: (703) 675-5182
Email: [email protected]
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Date of Rank: 01 September 2008
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4th award w/ 1 V device)
Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award)
Combat Action Ribbon (3rd award)
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
EDUCATION (Civilian & Military)
1988: Automotive Organizational Crs
1992: Sgt Non-Res Program
1994: Marine Security Guard Crs
1997: SNCO Career Crs
1999: Motor Transport NCO Crs
2000: Drill Instructor Crs
2002: SNCO Advanced Crs
2003: Amphib Warfare School Program
2005: 1stSgt Crs
2008: Martial Arts Instructors Crs (Recertification)
2012 Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice
..
.1992:
.1993:
.1995:
.1997:
.1999:
.2000:
2002:
2004:
2006:
.2010:
NCO Leadership School
SNCO Advanced Non-Res
Warfighting Skills Program
Maint Management Crs
Motor Transport NCO Adv Crs
Associate’s Degree in Gen Studies
Martial Arts Instructors Crs
Martial Arts Instructors Crs
1stSgt/MSgt Seminar
Senior Enlisted Joint PME
CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS
DATES
8806-8810
8810-9203
9203-9303
9303-9405
9405-9612
9612-9907
9907-0009
0009-0309
0309-0501
0502-0801
0802-1102
1102-1306
1306-Present
UNITS
Motor Transport Mechanic Course, Camp Johnson, NC
2nd Bn, 11th Mar Camp Pendleton, CA
MWSS 171, MWSG 17, 1st MAW, Iwakuni, Japan
Maint BN, 1st FSSG, Camp Pendleton, CA
Marine Security Guard BN
3rd BN, 11th Mar, 29 Palms, CA
Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Iwakuni, Japan
Drill Instructor Duty
Combat Service Support Battalion 12, Camp Pendleton
3rd Bn, 1st Mar Regt, Camp Pendleton, CA
5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company (ANGLICO), III MEF
RS Harrisburg, PA
The Basic School
BILLETS
Student
Mechanic/Squad Leader
Floor Chief/Plt Sgt
Plt Sgt/NCOIC CMR
Asst Detachment Cmdr/ ’A’ instr
BN Maint Chief
Maint Chief/Plt Sgt
DI/SDI/CDI
Co 1stSgt
Co 1stSgt
SgtMaj
RS SgtMaj
TBS SgtMaj
Chief Warrant Officer K.M. Olstad, MMM, CD
Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) Olstad enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) on
August 2, 1985. After completion of Recruit and Basic Training in 1986, he was posted
to The 3rd Battalion (Bn) The Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), Mike Company (Coy),
Kapyong Barracks, Winnipeg, Manitoba. During this time, he attained Infantry specific
courses such as Communicator, Machine Gun, Driver Wheel and Driver Track.
Two years later he was posted to Baden, Germany remaining with Mike Coy 3 RCR.
CWO Olstad received his appointment to the rank of Master Corporal in 1989, after
completion of the Infantry Section Commander (Comd) Course in Germany. In late
1990, he deployed to Doha, Qatar as part of the first Gulf War, as a Section 2IC. Other
highlights from the tour in Germany included various exchanges and exercises with
other nations, and the opportunity to complete two Nijmegen marches and the French
Commando Course.
Returning from overseas in late 1992, he was posted to The 1st Battalion, The RCR
where he was employed in various positions such as Delta Coy, Charles Coy, AntiArmour, 9er TAC and also deploying to the Balkans with Bravo Coy in 1993-1994. CWO
Olstad was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1996 and posted to the Land Force
Area Training Center Leadership Coy and held the position of Section Comd and later
the standards NCO for the Junior Leadership Course within Ontario.
In 2001, CWO Olstad was promoted to Warrant Officer and posted to 1 RCR Bravo Coy
and deployed again to the Balkans as the Platoon 2IC. Upon completion of the tour he
was employed in the Battalion as Training and Anti-Armour Pl WO. CWO Olstad was
appointed to Charlie Coy Quartermaster in 2005 and deployed to Afghanistan in 2006
with TF 3-06, 1 RCR BG. He was awarded the Sacrifice Medal for wounds received on
Sept 4th 2006. Attributable to his leadership efforts while he occupied this position, he
was awarded the Canadian Expeditionary Force Commander (CEFCOM)
Commendation.
In 2007, CWO Olstad was promoted Master Warrant Officer and posted to 3 RCR,
Oscar Coy, as Coy Sergeant Major (CSM), then later as CSM Combat Service Support.
In August 2008 he deployed with TF 3-08, 3 RCR BG, Romeo Coy. For his commitment
to the wounded and killed in action of the Battle Group he was awarded a second
CEFCOM Commendation.
Upon return to Canada in 2009, CWO Olstad returned to 1 RCR and was appointed as
the Drill Sergeant Major. He was employed as the Rear Party SM during the 1 RCR BG
deployment to Afghanistan. Upon promotion to CWO in June 2011, he was appointed
as the Regimental Sergeant Major of 3 RCR, shaping the unit into the first Light Infantry
Airmobile Battalion within the Army. In March 2012 he was appointed to the 62nd list of
the Order of Military Merit (OMM) and received the Member of Military Merit (MMM) by
the Governor General.
CWO Olstad left 3 RCR in February 2014 and was appointed the Brigade Sergeant
Major of 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group.
United States Army
Sergeant Major
STEVEN L. PAYTON
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff
G-3/5/7 Operations and Plans
Washington, DC
Since: September 2014
EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Excelsior College – BS - Liberal Arts
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Sergeants Major Course, Battle Staff Course, USAF Airlift Planner Course, Transport Dangerous
Cargo Course, Joint Firepower Course, Jumpmaster Course, and Airborne School.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) None recorded
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
FROM
Sep 14
Nov 12
Mar 10
Mar 07
Jun 06
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 MAR 89
1 DEC 93
1 FEB 99
1 APR 03
1 JAN 07
TO
Present
Aug 14
Nov 12
Mar 10
Mar 07
ASSIGNMENT
Sergeant Major, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, Operations and Plans, Washington, DC
Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Japan, Okinawa, Japan
Command Sergeant Major, 18th Fires Brigade (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC
Command Sergeant Major, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC and Iraq
Sergeant Major, HHC, 82nd Airborne Division Fires and Effects, Fort Bragg, NC and Afghanistan
SGM Payton, Steven L.
Jul 05
Dec 04
Aug 02
Jun 01
Apr 99
Apr 97
Jul 96
Jun 95
May 94
Mar 92
Mar 89
Mar 88
Jun 06
Jul 05
Dec 04
Aug 02
Jun 01
Apr 99
Apr 97
Jun 96
Jun 95
May 94
Mar 92
Mar 89
Student, USA Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, HHB, Division Artillery, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, NC
First Sergeant, B Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC and Iraq
Fires Support Sergeant, HSB, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
Observer/Controller, Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, LA
Fire Support Sergeant, C Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
Assistant Operations Sergeant, HSB, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
Fire Support Sergeant, HHC, 5th Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, Fort Kobbe, Panama
Assistant Operations Sergeant, HSB, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
Fire Support Sergeant, B Battery, 1st Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC
Forward Observer, A Battery, 3rd Battalion, 319th Field Artillery, Fort Bragg, NC and Panama and Saudi Arabia
Forward Observer, HHC, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, Camp Casey, Korea
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit (1 OLC), Bronze Star Medal (2 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (2 OLC), Army Achievement
Medal (6 OLC), Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Noncommissioned
Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal w/
Arrowhead Device, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Saudi Arabia, Kuwait Liberation Medal-Kuwait, Combat Action Badge, Master Parachutist Badge w/ Bronze
Service Star, Parachutist Badge w/ Bronze Service Star, and Parachutist Badge.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TODD S. PETZEL
Chief Master Sergeant Todd S. Petzel is the Chief of the
Chiefs’ Group, Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower and
Personnel, Headquarters United States Air Force,
Pentagon, Washington, DC. He is the principle advisor to
the Deputy of Staff for Manpower, Personnel Services and
the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force on all Chief
Master Sergeant matters. He executes a $12M relocation
budget and a $1.1M senior leader development portfolio.
In addition, he manages the Command Chief Master
Sergeant Screening process and provides guidance to all
Senior Leaders on the execution of CCM hiring. He is
responsible for worldwide management of 2.8K active duty
Chief Master Sergeants in the United States Air Force.
Chief Petzel is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and
entered the Air Force in January 1989. He has served in a
variety of joint special operations material management
positions, is a cut-trained joint special operations radio
operator, and has served as a joint unit Air Force senior
enlisted advisor. His assignments include bases in Italy,
North Carolina, Illinois, Maryland, and Washington D.C.
with numerous deployments with USSOCOM Joint Special
Operations Task Forces supporting Operations ENDURING
FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Before assuming his
current position, he served as the Command Chief, 89th
Airlift Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
EDUCATION
1989 Inventory Management Technical Training, Lowry AFB, CO
1993 Airman Leadership School, Pope AFB, NC
1994 Special Operations Radio Operators Course, Fort Bragg, NC
1994 U.S. Army Airborne School, Fort Benning, GA
1994 U.S. Army Armor’s Course, Fort Bragg, NC
1995 U.S. Army Standard Property Book Course, Fort Bragg, NC
1998 Supply Craftsman Course, Lackland AFB, TX
2003 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, AL
2007 Associate in Applied Science Degree, Logistics Management, Community College of the Air Force
2007 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2009 U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S. Naval War College, Newport, RI
2011 AFSO21 Executive Senior Leaders Course, Pope AAF, NC
2011 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
2014 U.S. AF Sr Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 1989 - February 1989, Basic Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. February 1989 - May 1989, student, Inventory Management Specialist, Lowry AFB, CO
3. May 1989 - May 1991, Repair Cycle Clerk, 2187th Communications Group, Aviano AB, Italy
4. May 1991 - December 1993, Requisitioning Unit Specialist, 43rd Supply Squadron Pope AFB, NC
5. December 1993 - December 2005, NCOIC, Equipment Readiness & Supply Section, Joint
Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, NC (December 2005 - June 2006, Superintendent, USSOCOM Joint
Task Force, Joint Logistics Control Center, Camp As Sayliyah, Qatar)
6. July 2006 - January 2012, Superintendent, Logistics Readiness & Material Support Sections; and
Senior Enlisted Advisor, Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, NC
7. January 2012 - January 2013, Superintendent/Chief Enlisted Manager, 375th Logistics Readiness
Squadron, Scott AFB, IL
8. January 2013 - October 2013, 375th Mission Support Group Superintendent, Scott AFB, IL
9. September 2013 - August 2014 Command Chief Master Sergeant, 89th Airlift Wing, Joint Base
Andrews, MD
10. August 2014 - Present, Chief, Chiefs’ Group, HQ Air Force Manpower and Personnel, Washington DC
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star
Defense Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness Medal with silver oak leaf cluster and three bronze oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1993 Military Excellence Award, Airman Leadership School
1994 Distinguished Graduate, Special Operations Radio Operators Course
1994 U.S. Army Parachutist Jump Wings
1996 Australian Army Wings
2005 German Army Jump Wings
2006 USSOCOM, CMSgt Eddie Speight USAF Supply SNCO of the Year
2007 USSOCOM, CMSgt Eddie Speight USAF Supply SNCO of the Year
2008 USSOCOM, CMSgt Eddie Speight USAF Supply SNCO of the Year
2009 USSOCOM, CMSgt Timothy Doolin USAF Materiel Management Staff Enlisted Manager of the Year
2009 USSOCOM, 12 Outstanding Airman of the Year (SNCO)
2009 Distinguished Graduate and Dean’s List, U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant, November 1, 2011
(Current as of August 2014)
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT LORRAINE REGAN
CMSgt Lorraine F. Regan is Special Assistant for Total Force Enlisted
Issues and is assigned to the Total Force-Continuum (TF-C) office, the
Pentagon, Washington, D.C. On behalf of the Secretary of the Air Force
and the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, the Total Force-Continuum Office
works to identify the appropriate balance of active and reserve components
across missions and platforms; and to reduce legal, organizational, policy,
and cultural barriers to a more fully integrated Air Force.
CMSgt Regan grew up in Athens, TN, where she graduated from McMinn
County High School in 1988. Immediately following her high school
graduation, she enlisted in the active component Air Force. CMSgt Regan
attended Air Force Basic Training August of 1988 at Lackland AFB, TX.
Following basic training she received a direct duty assignment as a
plumbing specialist to the Civil Engineering Squadron at Tinker AFB, OK.
In 1991 she cross trained into the Air Traffic Control career field. After a
three month technical school at Keesler AFB, MS; CMSgt Regan was
assigned to the Air Traffic Control Tower at Scott AFB, IL. In 1995, she
was assigned to the Air Traffic Control Tower at Incirlik AB, Turkey for 15
months. Her next assignment took her to the Radar Approach Control
Facility at Tyndall AFB, FL. In 1997, while stationed at Tyndall, CMSgt
Regan transferred to the Air National Guard as a traditional member. Soon after, CMSgt Regan cross-trained into
the Personnel career field and served in the Readiness section of the 155 ARW at Lincoln, NE. In 2001, CMSgt
Regan, transferred to the 175 WG in Baltimore, MD serving in the MPF Customer Service section as a traditional
Air National Guard member. Shortly afterward, Jan 2002, she was mobilized for two years to work in the Air
National Guard Crisis Action Team Personnel Cell at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, MD. In 2004,
CMSgt Regan was selected for a statutory tour working in the Air National Guard Readiness Center AEF
Deployment Execution section; followed by her selection in 2006 as the Superintendent, AEF Aviation Deployment
Execution. In 2007 Chief Regan was appointed the Superintendent, Adaptive Planning and Execution in 2008.
Prior to her current position, CMSgt Regan was the Superintendent of the NGB Manpower, Personnel and
Services Directorate (NGB/A1) at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Andrews AFB, MD. CMSgt Regan
advised the NGB/A1 Director on matters influencing the health, morale and welfare of assigned enlisted personnel
and their families.
EDUCATION
1997
2004
2007
2008
2011
2011
2012
2012
2012
2013
2014
Associate in Applied Science, Airway Science, Community College of the Air Force
Associate in Applied Science, Human Resource/Personnel Management, Community College of the Air Force
Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL
Bachelor of Science, Management, Bellevue University, NE
ANG Chief’s Executive Course, Arlington VA
Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
AFSO21 Executive Leader Course, JB Andrews, MD
Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
Reserve Component National Security Course, National Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington, DC
Strategic Mindset Seminar, Stimson Associates, Arlington, VA
Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC
ASSIGNMENTS
1988-1992
1992-1995
1995-1996
1996-1998
1998-2001
2001-2002
2002-2004
2004-2007
2007-2011
2011-2013
2013-2014
2014-Present
Plumbing Specialist, Tinker AFB OK
Air Traffic Controller, Tower, Scott AFB, IL
Air Traffic Controller, Tower, Incirlik AB, Turkey
Air Traffic Controller, Radar Facility, Tyndall AFB, FL
Personnel Specialist, Command Supt Staff, Lincoln, NE
Personnel Specialist, Military Personnel Section, Baltimore, MD
Personnel Craftsman, Crisis Action Team, JB Andrews, MD
Contingency/War Planner, Personnel, JB Andrews, MD
Supt Contingency/War Planner, Personnel, JB Andrews, MD
NGB/A1 Chief Enlisted Manager; Manpower, Personnel and Services, JB Andrews, MD
NGB/A1 Superintendent, Air National Guard Readiness Center, JB Andrews, MD
Special Asst. TF Enlisted Issues, Total Force-Continuum (TF-C), the Pentagon, Washington, DC
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two devices
Air Force Achievement Medal with one device
AF Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with one device
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one device
Humanitarian Service Medal
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1992 John L. Levitow Honor Graduate, Professional Military Education
1993 USAF Lieutenant General Gordon A. Blake Aircraft Save Award
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant, 1 Aug 2011
(Current March 2015)
CMDCM(SW/EXW/AW) Samuel J. Robinson
Command Master Chief
Master Chief Robinson is a native of Brookland, Arkansas. After
graduating from Brookland High School in June 1990, he worked
on the family farm until he enlisted in the Navy on 21 July 1993.
In August 1993, he reported to Recruit Training Command (RTC)
Great Lakes, IL, with follow-on training at Seaman
Apprenticeship Training Department. After initial training he
was meritoriously selected for and directed to Gunner's Mate
"A" School in Great Lakes, IL and in November 1994 was
transferred to 5"/45 Light Weight Gun Mount "C" School in Dam
Neck, VA.
In May 1995, he reported to USS HUÈ CITY (CG 66) home ported in Mayport, FL, where he advanced to
Gunner's Mate First Class. During his tour he completed two Mediterranean Cruises, two Baltic
Operations, multiple counter drug operations, and supported NATO during the Bosnian conflict. In May
2000, he transferred back to RTC as a weapons instructor and advanced to Chief Gunner's Mate. While
serving as the command Master Training Specialist coordinator and Security Force LCPO he was selected
for conversion to Chief Master-at-Arms.
In September 2003, he reported for assignment at Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy as the Security
Operations Chief and advanced to Senior Chief in July 2005. He transferred to Navy Expeditionary Guard
Battalion, Cuba in August 2006 where he was assigned as the Camp Delta Operations LCPO responsible
for the care and safe treatment of more than 400 detainees.
In October 2007, he was assigned to Naval Criminal Investigative Service in San Diego, CA to serve as
Detachment LCPO. He conducted force protection training, security assessments, and international
cooperation missions in 46 countries ranging from Mexico to Iraq. During his tour he volunteered for a
nine month Individual Augmentee tour in Iraq supporting the Army's 5th Special Forces Group as a law
enforcement advisor and detainee operations specialist.
He reported to USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), San Diego, California in December 2011 and was
assigned as the Executive Department LCPO and Command Master-at-Arms. Those duties carried over
to the USS ESSEX (LHD 2), San Diego, California after a hull swap in 2012. He was selected for the
Command Master Chief Program and attended the Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 178) and the Navy
Leadership and Ethics Course (Class 132) in 2014 enroute to COMFLEACT Chinhae, Korea.
Master Chief Robinson’s personal awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and
Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), and various
unit and service awards.
Office of Air and Marine
SMIA W. Hunter Robinson
Hunter Robinson is a Supervisory Marine Interdiction Agent (SMIA) currently temporarily serving as the
J-35 Current Operations Branch Director for DHS Joint Task Force-East. Permanently assigned to the
Fort Pierce Marine Unit, Jacksonville Air and Marine Branch, CBP Office of Air and Marine, Mr.
Robinson provides leadership and administration for a team of Marine Interdiction Agents engaged in
maritime interdiction of threats to the United States within their area of responsibility. He provides
operational and administrative leadership over multiple law enforcement missions in his area of
responsibility.
Mr. Robinson began his federal career in the United States Air Force Security Forces in 1999, filling
multiple roles of increasing responsibility throughout his enlistment. Mr. Robinson completed stateside
and overseas assignments, executing law enforcement/security operations as well as Wing and Squadron
staff positions (ATFP/Physical Security).
After his military service, Mr. Robinson accepted a position of Senior Security Specialist for the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). In this role, Mr. Robinson provided oversight of all
protection devices (cameras/access control/alarm) for critical infrastructure (SFWMD) throughout South
Florida. Mr. Robinson was also the DHS liaison for SFWMD and completed multiple vulnerability
assessments resulting in successful mitigation strategies.
Mr. Robinson joined Customs and Border Protection, Office of Air and Marine in 2008. As a Marine
Interdiction Agent, Mr. Robinson was certified as a Vessel Commander of a 39’ Coastal Interceptor
charged with tactical operations to affect maritime interdictions and provide investigative support on a
continuous basis. Mr. Robinson operated in Key Largo and West Palm Beach Marine Units until his
promotion to SMIA in 2014.
Mr. Robinson is the recipient of numerous awards, including: CBP Blue Eagle, Law Enforcement Officer
of the Year 2013 (U.S. Attorney’s Office -South Florida), Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Air
Force Achievement Medal (Oak Cluster). Mr. Robinson holds a Bachelor of Science in Social Psychology
and a Master of Public Administration from Park University, as well as a Master of Arts in National
Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CLINTON J. RONAN
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CLINTON J. RONAN
Chief Master Sergeant Clinton J. Ronan is the
Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 914th
Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, N.Y.
He advises the commander on matters influencing
the health, morale, and welfare of the reserve
enlisted members assigned to the wing and serves
as the commander's liaison to numerous
committees, councils, boards and military and
civilian functions.
Chief Ronan enlisted in the Air Force Reserves in
April 1991 and began his Air Force career as an
Aerospace Propulsion Specialist with the 914th
Maintenance Squadron. In 2003, during Operation
Iraqi Freedom, Chief Ronan served as a Propulsion
Journeyman for the Maintenance Squadron at
Tabuk AB, Saudi Arabia. In 2006 he deployed
again as the 746th Expeditionary Maintenance
Squadron Flight Chief, Al Udied AB, Qatar. In 2011
he re-trained to become the 914th Logistics
Squadron Superintendent. He assumed his current
position as the 914th Airlift Wing Command Chief
Master Sergeant in February 2014. In his civilian
life, Chief Ronan is a Team Leader with the Defense Contract Management Agencies Navy Special
Emphasis Operations in Buffalo, New York.
EDUCATION
1991 USAF Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, Turboprop Engine Course, Chanute AFB, Illinois
1993 USAF NCO Preparatory School, Correspondence
1994 SUNY Erie Community College Associate Degree, Business Management
1999 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Correspondence
1999 SUNY Buffalo State College, Baccalaureate Degree, Business
2004 CCAF Associate Degree, Aircraft Maintenance Technology
2005 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Correspondence
2011 USAF Materiel Management Apprentice Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2011 USAF Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2013 National Defense University Senior Enlisted Joint PME (SEJPME), Correspondence
2013 SUNY Buffalo State College, Master's Degree, Engineering Technology
ASSIGNMENTS
1. April 1991 - June 2006, Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, 914th Maintenance Squadron, Niagara Falls
ARS, N.Y.
2. March 2003 - May 2003, Propulsion Journeyman, 914th Maintenance Squadron, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
3. June 2006 - October 2006 Squadron Flight Chief, 746th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, Al Udied
AB, Qatar.
4. October 2006 - September 2011, Propulsion Flight Chief, 914th Maintenance Squadron, Niagara Falls
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ARS, N.Y.
5. September 2011 - February 2013, Squadron Superintendent, 914th Logistics Readiness Squadron,
Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
6. February 2014 - Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 914th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal with 1 device
Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War On Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 2 'M' Devices and Silver Hour Glass
USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Staff Sergeant May 1, 1994
Technical Sergeant January 1, 1999
Master Sergeant July 1, 2003
Senior Master Sergeant January 1, 2006
Chief Master Sergeant September 1, 2011
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
COMMAND CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT THOMAS J. SAFER
Chief Master Sergeant Thomas J. Safer is assigned as the
Command Chief, 115th Fighter Wing, Truax Field, Madison,
Wisconsin. Chief Safer’s mission is to serve as the senior advisor
to unit commanders on all enlisted matters and to advocate on
behalf of the enlisted force. Chief Safer addresses issues with
Airmen readiness, training, utilization, morale, professional
development and quality of life to ensure a resilient force is ready
to meet any mission.
Chief Safer entered the United States Air Force in November 1982
and served in the Aerospace Maintenance career field. He served
4 years on active duty and then 20 years in the United States Air
Force Reserves fulfilling various maintenance and leadership
positions, eventually attaining the position of Aircraft Maintenance
Superintendent. He has participated in Operations DESERT
SHIELD, SHINING HOPE, JOINT GUARDIAN and IRAQI
FREEDOM. During these operations, Chief Safer planned and
executed aircraft maintenance operations ensuring combat ready
reliable aircraft were available 24/7 to meet a variety of critical
missions. His vision and leadership in Hangar Door Safety,
Aircraft Fall Protection and Maintenance Resource Management
programs for 22nd Air Force ensured Airmen safety was always a
top priority. In 2007, Chief Safer joined the Air National Guard and made significant contributions as the Quality
Assurance Superintendent fostering an environment of collaboration, professionalism and compliance. Chief
Safer also served as the Maintenance Group Superintendent and Chiefs Council President. He assumed his
present position in July of 2013.
EDUCATION
1982 Air Force Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
1983 Aircraft Maintenance Airframe Powerplant General Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
1983 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Course, Tyndall AFB, FL
1985 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course, Tyndall AFB, FL
1992 Airlift of Hazardous Materials Course, McChord AFB, WA
1993 Leadership Development Course, Vincennes University, IN
1995 Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence Program
1995 Total Quality Management Course, Milwaukee, WI
1998 Mediation Skills Training, Milwaukee, WI
2001 Supervision and Group Performance Course, Milwaukee, WI
2002 Leadership Essentials Course, Graduate School – USDA. Milwaukee, WI
2002 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence Program
2003 Civilian Personnel Management Course, Milwaukee, WI
2003 Conflict Management Training, Executive Seminar Center, Wilmington, De
2003 Confronting Difficult Issues Course, Milwaukee, WI
2006 Maintenance Production Course, Fort Dix, NJ
2007 AFRC Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Dobbins AFB, GA
2007 Maintenance Resource Management Course, Dover AFB, DE
2009 Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
2010 Air Force Emergency Response Operations Course, Madison, WI
EDUCATION Continued
2010 ANG Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, MD
2012 Contemporary Base Issues Course, Oconomowoc, WI
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2013 Air National Guard Command Chief Orientation Course, Lackland AFB, TX
2013 Defense Support of Civil Authorities Course Phase 1, Madison, WI
2014 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School
2014 Associate of Applied Science Degree, Aviation Maint Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2014 AFSO-21 Executive Leadership Crs, University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business, Burlington, VT
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 1983 – Jun 1985, T-33 Crew Chief, 87th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, KI Sawyer AFB, MI
2. Jun 1985 – Oct 1986, T-33 Crew Chief, 325th Fighter Wing, Tyndall AFB, FL
3. Oct 1986 – Jun 1997, C-130 Inspection Mechanic, 440th Maintenance Squadron, Milwaukee, WI
4. Jun 1997 – Jul 2001, C-130 Inspection Coordinator, 440th Maintenance Squadron, Milwaukee, WI
5. Jul 2001 – Dec 2005, Maintenance Flight Chief, 440th Maintenance Squadron, Milwaukee, WI
6. Dec 2005 – Jan 2007, Squadron Superintendent, 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Milwaukee, WI
7. Jan 2007 – July 2013, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 115th Maintenance Group, Madison, WI
8. July 2013 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 115th Fighter Wing, Madison, WI
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with two devices
Air Force Commendation Medal with one device
Air Force Achievement Medal with four devices
Meritorious Unit Award with two devices
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with eight devices and valor device
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with seven devices
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with one device
Kosovo Campaign Medal with one device
Iraq Campaign Medal with one device
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Medal with gold border with six devices
Air Force Longevity Service Award with five devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 4 “M” devices
United States Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Air Force Sergeants Association
Wisconsin National Guard Enlisted Association
Enlisted Association of the National Guard
Air National Guard CCM Alumni Association
Noncommissioned Officer Association
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1996 Air Force Reserves PEP promotion to Technical Sergeant
1998 Lieutenant General Leo Marquez Award
1999 Air Force Reserves PEP promotion to Master Sergeant
2001 SNCO of the Year
2004 Air Force Reserves PEP promotion to Senior Master Sergeant
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant, 1 Jul 2006
(Current as of Dec 2014)
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UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
Sergeant Major, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit
P.O. Box 555363
Camp Pendleton, CA 92055-5363
Comm: 760.763.0748
BB: 760.408.2086
Email: [email protected]
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal (3rd award)
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2nd award)
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
EDUCATION (Civilian & Military)
1986
1992
1994
1998
1999
2000
2003
2004
2007
2010
2013
Niles McKinley High School HS Diploma
Primary Marksmanship Instructor Course
Sergeants Course
Army DAU Contracting 101
Air Force DAU Contracting 104
Navy DAU Contracting 202
Physical Training Instructor Course
1stSgt Course
Expeditionary Warfare School DEP
Senior Leaders Legal Course
Senior Enlisted Joint PME
1987
1993
1996
1999
2000
2001
2003
2007
2009
2012
2015
Infantry Training School
NavSup Small Purchase Course
Army DAU Contingency Contracting 234
SNCOA Career Course
SNCOA Advance Course
Drill Instructor School MCRD PI
Warfighting Skills Program
E-8 Western Regional Seminar
Senior Leaders EO Workshop
FY12 GySgt Selection Board
Philippine Military Enhancement Program 15-1
CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS
8606-8609
8609-9009
9009-9504
9504-9511
9511-9704
9704-9806
9806-0102
0102-0402
0402-0506
0506-0701
0701-0802
0802-1011
1011-1112
1112-1303
1303-Pres
1405-Pres
MCRD Parris Island
3/25, 4th Mar Div
MAG 41, NAS Dallas
SMU, 2d Sup Bn, 2d FSSG
MSSG 24, 24th MEU (SOC)
CE, 24th MEU (SOC)
Svc Co, H&S Bn, MCB Quantico
RTR, PISC
Co G, 2 RTBN, RTR, PISC
Wpns Co, BLT 2/5, 31st MEU (SOC)
H&S Co, 2/5, 1st Mar Div
4th Tank Bn, 4th Mar Div
HMLAT-303, MAG 39, 3d MAW
MALS 39, MAG 39, 3d MAW
13th MEU
1st MEB
Recruit
Infantryman
Fiscal Clerk
Fiscal Chief
Contracting Officer
Contracting Officer
Company GySgt, Procurement Chief
DI, SDI, SerGySgt, Regt Ops Chief
Company 1stSgt
Company 1stSgt
Company 1stSgt
Inspector-Instructor SgtMaj
Squadron SgtMaj
Squadron SgtMaj
MEU SgtMaj
MEB SgtMaj
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT MICHELLE R. THORSTEINSON-RICHARDS
Chief Master Sergeant Michelle R. Thorsteinson-Richards is the Command
Chief Master Sergeant, 79th Medical Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
The 79th Medical Wing is composed of six joint service locations around the
National Capitol Region. The wing’s mission is to deliver ready medics and
improve the health of all we serve. Chief Thorsteinson-Richards advises the
commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission
effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good
order and discipline of the wing’s personnel. The 79th Medical Wing is the Air
Force’s single medical voice for planning and implementing Air Force and joint
solutions within the National Capitol Region.
Chief Thorsteinson-Richards entered active duty on 8 May 1989. Her
background includes various duties in the Aerospace Medicine career field, as
well as First Sergeant, squadron and group superintendent. She has served
in key leadership positions while in-garrison and overseas. She has
deployed numerous times in support of Operations Southern Watch,
Northern Watch, Desert Fox, Deny Flight, Enduring Freedom and a
Humanitarian mission in USAFRICOM. Before assuming her current position,
she served as the Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, Headquarters Global Strike
Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
EDUCATION:
1995 Airman Leadership School, Robins AFB, Ga.
2000 Associates Degree, Allied Health and Science, McGuire AFB, N.J.
2000 Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Gunter Annex, Ala.
2005 First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2005 Associates Degree, Human Resources, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
2006 Senior Non-commissioned Officer Joint Professional Military Education Course
2006 Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Ala.
2009 Intermediate Executive Skills Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2010 Chief’s Leadership Course, Gunter Annex, Ala.
2011 Nuclear Fundamentals Course, Kirtland, N.M.
2011 Command Chief Master Sergeant Conference, San Antonio, Texas
2012 Air Force Smart Operations 21 Executive Leadership Course, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
2012 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Human Resource Management, Columbia Southern
University, Ala.
2013 Leadership Enhancement Program, Greensboro, N.C.
2014 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. May – June 1989, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. June – October 1989, Student, Aerospace Medicine Course, Brooks AFB, Texas
3. October 1989 – May 1993, Aeromedical Journeyman, 67th Medical Group, Bergstrom AFB, Texas
4. May 1993 – December 1997, Squadron Medical Element, 99th Air Refueling Squadron, Robins AFB, Ga.
5. December 1997 – December 1998, NCOIC, Occupational Medicine (Ft. Dix, N.J.) and NCOIC, Squadron
Medical Element, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J.
6. December 1998 – April 1999, NCOIC, Physical Exams/Standards, 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire AFB,
N.J.
7. April 1999 – January 2001, NCOIC, Flight Medicine Flight, 305th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Ft. Dix, N.J.
8. January 2001 – July 2003, NCOIC, Flight Medicine Flight, 305th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, McGuire AFB,
N.J.
9. July 2003 – July 2004, Duty First Sergeant, 305th Medical Group, McGuire AFB, N.J.
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July 2004 – March 2005, Superintendent, 305th Dental Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J.
March 2005 – January 2006, First Sergeant, 509th Mission Support Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
January 2006 – May 2007, First Sergeant, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
May 2007 – May 2008, First Sergeant, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea
May 2008 – August 2010, Superintendent, 509th Medical Operations Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
August 2010 – May 2012, Superintendent, 509th Medical Group, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
May 2012 – October 2013, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force Headquarters Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB,
October 2013 – Present – Command Chief Master Sergeant, 79th Medical Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal with one silver oak leaf cluster Air
Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf clusters National
Meritorious Unit Award with four bronze oak leaf clusters
AF Outstanding Unit Award with two silver and one bronze oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Southwest Asia Service Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Humanitarian Service Medal
NATO Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School
HQ AMC Aeromedical NCO of the Year 2000, 2002
HQ AMC Aeromedical SNCO of the Year 2003
305th Air Mobility Wing SNCO of the Year 2004
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION:
Chief Master Sergeant June 2010
(Current as of March 2015)
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Michael Topel
Air Operations Program Manager
Response Directorate, Operations Division
As Air Operations Program Manager, Mr. Topel is responsible for
managing all agency Air Operations activities during steady state
operations and during National Response Coordination Center (NRCC),
Movement Coordination Center (MCC) activations for Presidential Disaster
Declarations, Emergencies and Exercises.
Mr. Topel coordinates the MCC/Air Operations Branch (AOB) working
group with stakeholders to include FEMA Regions, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Department of
Defense (DoD) and General Services Administration (GSA).
Mike has thirteen (13) years of experience supporting the missions of the
United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). He has supported
FEMA response operations throughout the U.S. and its territories since
2005, to include Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav, Ike, Isaac, and Sandy.
Mr. Topel’s international response experience includes assisting in the
initial set up and operation of the NRCC MCC that was utilized to track all
modes of transportation for FEMA commodities and teams in support of
the survivors of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. In this capacity, Mr. Topel
assisted in providing logistics support for National Disaster Medical
System (NDMS), Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) and emergency teams
by coordinating and mobilizing equipment, vehicles, communications
capabilities and operational facilities.
As a former member of the National Incident Management Assistance
Team (N-IMAT) Blue, Mr. Topel has served on over 54 disasters and
exercises with more than 880 days of deployments. He is a Type 2
Services Branch Director and a Type 3 Logistics Section Chief.
Mr. Topel also served as the Pre-Positioned Equipment Program (PEP)
Lead for 8 sites congressionally mandated to preposition standardized
emergency equipment to sustain and replenish critical assets used by State,
local, and tribal governments in response to (or rendered inoperable by the
effects of) natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made
disasters.
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UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT ROGER A TOWBERMAN
Chief Master Sergeant Roger A. Towberman is the
Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 25th Air
Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
He advises the commander on all issues regarding
the health, welfare, morale, and effective utilization
of more than 26,000 military, civilian, and
contractor personnel conducting the following
operations: multisource ISR products, applications,
capabilities and resources; Electronic Warfare;
Strategic Command and Control; and integrating
Cyber ISR forces and expertise. The 25th Air Force
includes the 70th and 480th ISR Wings; the 9th
Reconnaissance Wing; the 55th Wing; the Air
Force Technical Applications Center; and the 361st
ISR Group.
Chief Towberman entered the Air Force in
September 1990. He graduated from the
cryptologic language analyst course at Goodfellow
Air Force Base, Texas in May, 1992. His
background includes various duties as a ground
and airborne cryptologic language analyst.
Throughout his career, he has filled myriad
leadership roles at the squadron, group, and wing level, while stateside and deployed including Operations
JOINT FORGE, ALLIED FORCE, NORTHERN WATCH, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM,
ENDURING FREEDOM, and UNIFIED PROTECTOR. He is a Career Enlisted Aviator with more than 4,500
flying hours
Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Chief of the 480th Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
EDUCATION
1995 Pacific Air Forces Airman Leadership School, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii
2002 United States Air Forces in Europe Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Base, Germany
2002 Joint Advanced Tactical Signals Intelligence Training Program, Naval Strike, Air Warfare Center,
Fallon, Nev.
2004 Associate in Communications Application Technology degree, Community College of the Air Force
2006 U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2009 U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2014 Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
2014 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1990 - October 1990, trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. October 1990 - December 1991, student, Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, Calif.
3. January 1992 - May 1992, student, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
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4. May 1992 - March 1997, Systems Operator and Collection Manager, Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii
5. March 1997 - March 1999, C2 Network Analyst, Kelly AFB, Texas
6. March 1999 - August 2007, Superintendent, Standardization and Evaluations, Flight Chief Airborne
Operations, 488th Intelligence Squadron, RAF, Mildenhall, United Kingdom
7. August 2007 - October 2009, Operations Superintendent, 338th Combat Training Sq, Offutt AFB. Neb.
8. October 2009 - July 2010, Operations Superintendent, 488th Intelligence Sq, RAF Mildenhall, United
Kingdom
9. July 2010 - August 2011, Superintendent, 488th Intelligence Sq, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom
10. August 2011 - May 2013, Superintendent, 55th Electronic Combat Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
(April 2012- November 2012 Superintendent, 455th Expeditionary Operations Group, Bagram, Afghanistan)
11. May 2013 - Sept 2014, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.
12. Sept 2014 - present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 25th Air Force, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland,
Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1995 Distinguished Graduate, Airmen Leadership School
2002 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2005 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 488th Intelligence Squadron
2006 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2006 Chief Master Sgt. James M. McCoy Academic Achievement Award Winner, Senior Noncommissioned
Officer Academy
2006 Air Force Intelligence Awards Program, Active Duty Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 8th
Air Force
2007 Airborne Mission Supervisor of the Year, 55th Wing
2007 Electronic Warfare Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 55th Wing
FLIGHT INFORMATION
CEA Status: Senior Enlisted Aircrew member
Flight Hours: 4,574 including 3,748 combat/combat support hours
Aircraft Flown: RC-135V/W/U.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant Dec 2009
(Current as of 29 Sept 2014)
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United States Army
Command Sergeant Major
Dayron I. Vargas
U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command
8825 Beulah Street
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060-5246
Since: May 2015
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EDUCATIONAL DEGREES
Excelsior College – BS – Liberal Arts
Cochise College – AA – Military Intelligence Operations
MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED
All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, First Sergeants Course, Sergeants Major Course, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures Course,
Counterintelligence Force Protection Source Operations Course.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE(S) Spanish
PROMOTIONS
SGT
SSG
SFC
MSG
SGM
FROM
May 15
Jul 14
May 12
DATE OF PROMOTION
1 MAR 90
1 DEC 91
1 MAR 96
1 JUN 02
1 OCT 06
TO
Present
Apr 15
Jun 14
ASSIGNMENT
Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army Intelligence & Security Command, Fort Belvoir, VA
Command Sergeant Major, 500th Military Intelligence Brigade, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
Command Sergeant Major, 201st Battlefield Surveillance Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, JBLM, WA
CSM Vargas. Dayron I.
Oct 08
Jun 06
Jul 05
Aug 03
Mar 02
Feb 97
Mar 95
Sep 93
Apr 92
Mar 91
Jan 89
Dec 87
Oct 86
Apr 12
Sep 08
May 06
Jun 05
Jul 03
Feb 02
Jan 97
Feb 95
Aug 93
Mar 92
Feb 91
Dec 88
Nov 87
Command Sergeant Major, 732nd/715th Military Intelligence Battalion, Schofield Barracks, HI
Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Threat Reduction Agency-Europe, Darmstadt, Germany
Student, USA Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX
First Sergeant, C Co, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Huachuca, AZ
Technical Security Advisor, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, DC
Technical Security NCOIC, Region V, 650th Military Intelligence Group, SHAPE, Belgium
Technical Security Team Chief, B Co, 310th Military Intelligence Battalion, Fort Meade, MD
Platoon Sergeant, B Co, 110th Military Intelligence Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY
Platoon Sergeant, A Co, 107th Military Intelligence Battalion, 7th Infantry Division, Ford Ord, CA
Overt Collection Section Chief, A Co, 524th Military Intelligence Battalion, Taegu, Korea
Property Book NCOIC, USA Field Artillery Center, Fort Sill, OK
Supply Sergeant, USFK J2, Yongsan, Korea
Unit Supply Specialist, B Co, 124th Military Intelligence Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, Fort Stewart, GA
DECORATIONS AND BADGES
Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal (OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (2 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal,
Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal (OLC), Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), Army Good Conduct Medal (9th
award), National Defense Service Medal (bronze service star), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (bronze service star), Iraq Campaign Medal (campaign
star), Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal,
Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (4th award), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (6th award), NATO Medal,
Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge, and the Military Intelligence Corps’ Thomas Knowlton Award.
CSM STEVEN C. VEAZEY
Arkansas Army Guard Command Sergeant Major
Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Veazey
was born August 26, 1961 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
He is a 1979 graduate of Sheridan High School,
Sheridan Arkansas.
He graduated from Pines
Vocational Technical School in 1984 with a degree in
Machine Shop Technology. CSM Veazey is a
member of East Union Missionary Baptist Church, the
American Legion and is a past president of the
Sheridan Rotary Club. He is married to Leanna
Veazey. They have two children, Tasha and Steven,
and five wonderful grandchildren Gabriel, Savannah,
Kaden, Taylor and Brooklynn.
CSM Veazey began his military career on
March 17, 1979 in Sheridan, Arkansas. He attended
basic training at Ft. Benning, Georgia as a member of
Company A 4th Battalion, 1st Infantry Training
Brigade where he graduated with honors for becoming
the only Soldier in the Battalion to have a perfect score on the POIQT Soldier Test. He has
served in every NCO Leadership position with the Army National Guard, from Squad Leader to
First Sergeant, before being promoted to Sergeant Major on October 18, 2002. He was assigned
as the CSM for the 39th IBCT in August of 2007 and deployed to Iraq in 2008 for the second
time. CSM Veazey was then assigned as the Arkansas Army Guard Command Sergeant Major on
May 1, 2011. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of other assignments, including
an assignment as the CSM of 1-153rd IN BN from October 2003 through July 2007, during
which the BN was deployed to Iraq. He also served as BN Operations Sergeant Major; Delta
Company First Sergeant while deployed in support of SFOR09 to Bosnia in March of 1999;
Platoon Sergeant; Fire Direction Sergeant; Squad Leader and Gunner for the 1-153rd IN BN.
CSM Veazey has received the following awards and decorations: The Legion of Merit,
Bronze Star Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Meritorious Service Medal; Army Commendation
Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters; Army Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Army
Good Conduct Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster; Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
with Silver and 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters; National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star
Device; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Iraqi Campaign Medal; Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; Armed Forces Service Medal
with M device, Gold Hour Glass and Numeral 3; Non-Commissioned Officer Professional
Development Ribbon with Numeral 4; Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Ribbon with
Numeral 3; Army Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon; NATO Medal; Arkansas
Commendation Medal; Arkansas Federal Service Ribbon with 2 Bronze Diamond Device;
Arkansas Service Ribbon with 1 Silver Diamond Device; Arkansas Emergency Service Ribbon
with 2 Bronze Diamond Device and Combat Infantry Badge.
CSM Veazey’s military education includes the United States Army Sergeants Major
Academy; Advanced Non-Commissioned Officers Course–Reserve Component (RC); Infantry
Mortar Platoon Leaders Course; Alamo Safety Course; 11H MOSQ Course; USARF Instructor
Training Course; Unit Retention NCO Course; Civil Disturbance Leadership Course.
CMDCM(SW/AW) KEITH A. WEBB
COMMAND MASTER CHIEF
Master Chief Webb is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. He graduated from Benjamin
Franklin High School in 1988 and joined the Navy in February 1990 attending Basic
Training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL.
Master Chief Webb’s sea tours include assignments onboard the USS FULTON (AS
11) decommissioning unit (LABRADOR TWR 681) homeported at Naval Submarine Base,
Groton, CT, the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20) where he was advanced to First Class
Petty Officer, served as Repair Division’s Leading Petty Officer and qualified as
an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist during the ship’s deployment to the
Mediterranean Sea.
In 2001, Master Chief Webb reported to the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) homeported
in Agana, Guam, where he advanced to the ranks of Chief Petty Officer and served as
Repair Division’s Leading Chief Petty Officer.
Master Chief Webb’s other sea duty assignments include the USS IWO JIMA (LHD
7), where he served as Repair Division Leading Chief Petty Officer for 75 Sailors,
qualified as an Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and advanced to the ranks of
Senior Chief Petty Officer. The USS BARRY (DDG 52), homeported in Norfolk, VA where
he served as Repair Division and Engineering Departmental Leading Chief Petty
Officer, the USS OAK HILL (LSD 51), and the Pre-Commissioning Unit ARLINGTON (LPD
24) where he served as the Unit’s Senior Enlisted Advisor.
Ashore, Master Chief Webb served onboard the Shippingport (ARDM 4) Naval
Submarine Base, Groton, CT. He also served at Port Operations Naval Station
Norfolk, VA, Afloat Training Group, Atlantic where he was the Team Leader for Steam
Team One/Two, Lead Damage Controlman for the Propulsion Examination Board (N82) and
qualified Master Training Specialist and Afloat Training Specialist. He also served
at Patrol Coastal Squadron ONE where he served as the Command Senior Enlisted
Leader and was selected into the Command Senior Chief Program.
His first assignment was onboard the USS GARY (FFG 51) homeported in San Diego
where he deployed to the South Pacific in support of Operations Martillo, complete
RIMPAC 2012 and advanced to the ranks of Master Chief Petty Officer. There, the
crew won the Battle Efficiency award, the CNO Afloat Safety award and VADM Buckeley
Safety Award. His follow on CMC assignment was in Dec 2012 onboard the USS OAKHILL.
Master Chief Webb checked onboard the USS WASP (LHD 1) in June 2014 were he
serves as the Command Master Chief. He has earned Afloat and Master Training
Specialist qualifications and a Bachelors Degree. He is a graduate of the Senior
Enlisted Academy NRC class 21, the Command Master Chief Course class 76 and MCPON’s
Executive Leadership Symposium Course class 1. His awards and decorations include
five Navy Commendation Medals, six Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals, and
various campaign, service and unit awards.
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT MATTHEW A. WELLS
Chief Master Sergeant Matthew A. Wells is the Command
Chief Master Sergeant for Twentieth Air Force (20AF) and
Task Force 214 (TF214), Francis E. Warren Air Force Base,
Wyoming. Twentieth Air Force/TF 214 is responsible for the
nation’s Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile force,
organized into three combat missile wings, with more than
9,600 assigned Airmen. The mission of 20AF is to develop
and provide combat-ready forces to support the Global Strike
service core function. The mission of TF214 is to conduct
rapid and decisive, global ICBM strike operations when
directed by the President of the United States and perform
credible, around-the-clock nuclear deterrence operations to
safeguard America and its Allies from strategic attacks.
Chief Wells is the commander’s senior enlisted leader for the
cultural and professional development, military readiness,
and mission effectiveness of over 8,000 enlisted personnel.
Chief Master Sergeant Wells grew up in Pittsburgh, Pa. and
entered the Air Force in May 1989. His background includes
numerous leadership roles at the squadron, group, wing,
joint special operations task force and major command
levels. He has deployed in support of Operations DESERT
STORM, SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM and other combat
contingencies as well as Hurricane Katrina humanitarian relief efforts.
EDUCATION
1994 Airman Leadership School, Patrick AFB, Fla.
2002 US Air Forces Europe, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Kapuan Annex, Germany
2003 Associate of Applied Science degree in Rescue Operations, Community College of the Air Force
2006 Acquisitions Management Course, Defense Acquisition University
2006 USAF Operational Requirements Course, Defense Acquisitions University
2008 USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, Ala.
2008 Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Technology, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
2009 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2011 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Gunter AFB, Ala.
2012 Commander Air Force Forces, Senior Staff Course, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
2012 AFSO21 Senior Leaders Course, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
2012 Command Chief Master Sergeant Orientation, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
2013 USAF Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
2013 Professional Manager Certificate, Community College of the Air Force
2014 Regional Seminar: Middle-East and South Asia, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C.
2014 USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C
2014 Nuclear Fundamentals Course, USAF Counterproliferation Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
2015 Senior Leader Nuclear Management Course, USAF Counterproliferation Center, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1989 – July 1989, trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. July 1989 – September 1990, trainee, Pararescue Indoctrination course, Lackland AFB, Texas
3. September 1990 – April 1991, trainee, Pararescue Apprentice course, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
4. April 1991 – August 1992, Pararescue Apprentice, 1723d Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
(August 1991 – October 1991, Pararescue Apprentice, King Abdul Aziz AB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
5. August 1992 – September 1994, Pararescue Journeyman, 56th Rescue Squadron, NAS Keflavik, Iceland
(April 1993 – June 1993, Pararescue Journeyman, 4404th Composite Wing (P), Kuwait IAP, Kuwait)
6. September 1994 – January 1995, Pararescue Journeyman, 71st Rescue Squadron, Patrick AFB, Fla.
7. January 1995 – April 1997, Pararescue Journeyman, 41st Rescue Squadron, Patrick AFB, Fla.
(July 1995 – October 1995, Pararescue Team Leader, 4404th Composite Wing (P), Kuwait IAP, Kuwait)
(May 1996 – July 1996, Pararescue Asst NCOIC, King Abdul Aziz AB, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
(January 1997 – April 1997, Pararescue NCOIC, 4404th Composite Wing (P), Camp Doha, Kuwait)
8. April 1997 – May 1999, Pararescue Craftsman, 41st Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Ga.
(October 1997 – January 1998, Pararescue NCOIC, 4404th Composite Wing (P), Camp Doha, Kuwait)
(September 1998 – October 1998, Pararescue NCOIC, 4404th Composite Wing (P), Camp Doha, Kuwait)
9. May 1999 – July 2003, Pararescue Element Leader, 321st Special Tactics Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, U.K.
(January 2002 – February 2002, Pararescue NCOIC, Classified Location)
(October 2002 – November 2002, Pararescue NCOIC, Classified Location)
(February 2003 – April 2003, Pararescue Team Leader, Joint Special Operations Task Force-North, Iraq)
10. July 2003 – March 2004, Flight Chief, Det. 3, 355th Operations Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
(February 2004 – April 2004, Flight Chief, 58th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Kandahar, Afghanistan)
11. March 2004 – March 2005, NCOIC Stan/Eval, 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
12. March 2005 – September 2006, Chief, Pararescue Stan/Eval, 563d Rescue Group, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
(August 2005 – September 2005, Pararescue Team Leader, Jackson, Miss., Hurricane Katrina)
13. September 2006 – March 2009, Manager Pararescue Requirements, Headquarters Air Combat
Command, Langley AFB, Va.
14. March 2009 – April 2010, Manager Pararescue Training/Tactics, Headquarters Air Combat Command,
Langley AFB, Va.
15. April 2010 – June 2011, Superintendent, 38th Rescue Squadron, Moody AFB, Ga.
(August 2010 – November 2010, Superintendent, 46th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, Camp Bastion,
Afghanistan)
16. June 2011 – February 2013, Superintendent, 347th Rescue Group, Moody AFB, Ga.
17. February 2013 – July 2014, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 23d Wing, Moody AFB, Ga.
18. August 2014 – present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 20th Air Force, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Gallant Unit Citation
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters
AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor device and seven oak leaf clusters
AF Organizational Excellence Award
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1993 Senior Airman, Below-the-zone
1994 Cheney Award
1994 MacKay Trophy
1994 Commandant’s Award, Airman Leadership School
2004 Air Force Medic of the Year, Special Operations Medical Association
2004 Stripes for Exceptional Performers, Master Sergeant
2006 Pararescue Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Air Force Special Operations Command
2008 Distinguished Graduate, USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
2008 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, Air Combat Command, A-8 Directorate of Requirements
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant – 1 December 2010
(Current as of 4 Mar 2014)
Command Sergeant Major Paul Yingst was raised in Arkansaw, WI
and joined the Army Reserve in 1990. He attended Basic Training
and Bridge Crewman Advanced Individual Training in 1991. In
August 2013, he became the Command Sergeant Major, 926 Engineer
Brigade, Montgomery, AL. Prior to his current assignment, CSM
Yingst spent two years as the Commandant of the U.S. Army
Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA) Parks, Dublin, CA and
the previous 20 years in a variety of Engineer assignments from
Bridge Company to the Theater Engineer Command level throughout
the Army Reserve. He has participated and executed numerous
operations and exercises in the USACE, CENTCOM and
SOUTHCOM areas of responsibility.
CSM Yingst has an Associate Degree in Marketing, graduating
from the Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire, WI in 1991. CSM Yingst’s military
education includes the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 36, First Sergeant
Course, Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Basic Non-Commissioned Officer Course,
Primary Leadership Development Course, Battle Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Total
Army Instructor Training Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course and the Sapper Leader
Course.
CSM Yingst’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal
w/three oak leaf clusters, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal w/one silver oak
leaf, Army Good Conduct Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal w/four oak leaf
clusters, National Defense Service Medal w/one bronze star, Iraq Campaign Medal w/two bronze
stars, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal,
Humanitarian Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/silver hour glass, “M” device and
numeral 2, Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon w/numeral 4, Army
Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
and the Sapper Special Skill Tab. CSM Yingst is a recipient of the Army Engineer Association’s
Bronze De Fluery Medal.
CSM Yingst’s previous assignments include: 1990-1997 Bridge Crew Chief, 327 Engineer Company
(Panel Bridge), Ellsworth, WI; 1997-2000 Section Leader, 652 Multi-Role Bridge Company,
Ellsworth, WI; 2000-2003 Instructor, 1/3/84 Training Regiment, Ft. McCoy, WI; 2003-2006 Senior
Construction Supervisor, 416 Engineer Command, Darien, IL; 2006 Action Officer, USARCENT,
Camp Arifjan, Kuwait; 2006-2008 Assistant Operations Sergeant, 416 Theater Engineer Command,
Darien, IL; 2008-2009 Security, Plans and Operations Sergeant Major, Gulf Region Division,
Baghdad, Iraq; 2010-2011 Operations Sergeant Major, 412 Theater Engineer Command, Vicksburg,
MS; and 2011-2013 Commandant, U.S. Army NCOA Parks, Dublin, CA.
CSM Yingst and his wife Stephanie reside in Prattville, AL and have two sons, Wyatt and Dalton.