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Keystone Class 2021-2 7-18 June 2021 National Defense University NDU PRESIDENT

Lieutenant General Mike Plehn is the 17th President of the National Defense University. As President of NDU, he oversees its five component colleges that offer graduate-level degrees and certifications in joint professional military education to over 2,000 U.S. military officers, civilian government officials, international military officers and industry partners annually.

Raised in an Army family, he graduated from Miami Southridge Senior High School in 1983 and attended the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy with Military Distinction and a degree in Astronautical Engineering in 1988. He is a Distinguished Graduate of Squadron Officer School as well as the College of Naval Command and Staff, where he received a Master’s Degree with Highest Distinction in National Security and Strategic Studies. He also holds a Master of Airpower Art and Science degree from the School of Advanced Airpower Studies, as well as a Master of Aerospace Science degree from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

Lt Gen Plehn has extensive experience in joint, interagency, and special operations, including: Middle East Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization, and four tours at the Combatant Command level to include U.S. European Command, U.S. Central Command, and twice at U.S. Southern Command, where he was most recently the Military Deputy Commander. He also served on the Air Staff in Strategy and Policy and as the speechwriter to the Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

Lt Gen Plehn is a master navigator with 2,200 flight hours in the AC-130H, AC-130U, U-28, MQ-1B, MQ-9, and F-16D. He has more than 350 combat hours supporting operations over Bosnia, Somalia, Haiti, Afghanistan, and Iraq. He has commanded special operations units at the squadron, group, and wing levels, and was formerly the Deputy Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters, Air Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters, Aerial Achievement Medal with 4 oak leaf clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster, the Gallant Unit Citation, and the Medal for Distinguished Service to the Colombian Military Forces.

An Eagle Scout and avid reader, he speaks passable Spanish. In their quiet time, Mike and his wife enjoy watching ice hockey and providing staff assistance to their two cats.

SENIOR FELLOWS

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 formerly served as the Chairman of the Board for the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation (twice) and as the Chairman for 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.

Non Profit Boards

Member, Board of Directors, Marine Corps Law Enforcement Foundation, New York, NY

Member, President’s Council, Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, FL

Chairman Emeritus, Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation

Member, Board of Directors, Sacred Heart Health System, Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola, FL

Other Positions

Institute for Human Machine Cognition (IHMC) –Deputy Director for Defense R&D

PATRICK Z. ALSTON COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR UNITED STATES ARMY (RETIRED)

Former Command Senior Enlisted Leader United States Strategic Command

Command Sergeant Major Patrick Z. Alston is employed as a Senior Fellow for the National Defense University’s Capstone and Keystone programs. He is also a Senior Consultant with Burlington Capital Corporation, a diverse investment management firm located in Omaha, Nebraska.

CSM Pat Alston is a native of Columbus, Georgia. He is a graduate of Columbus High School. After graduation, he subsequently enlisted into the United States Army where he completed Basic Training at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

His initial assignment was at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as a Medical Specialist. Subsequent assignments include Medical Specialist with 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, and 82nd Airborne Division. In 1984 he reclassified to the Chemical Corps and was assigned as a squad leader with 4th Chemical Company, 2nd Infantry Division; NBC NCO and Squad Leader with Alpha Company, 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armor, 82nd Airborne Division; Battalion NBC NCO with 3rd Battalion, 73rd Armor, 82nd Airborne Division; Senior NBC Operations and Staff NCO with Division Chemical, 82nd Airborne Division; NBC Operations, Staff NCO and Platoon Sergeant with 34th Support Group, Korea; Senior Drill Sergeant with Alpha Company, 82nd Chemical Battalion; Detachment Sergeant for the Contingency Support Detachment (WHITE HOUSE TEAM), 84th Chemical Battalion, U.S. Army Chemical School; Career Advisor/Branch Manager Career Management Field 74D, Total Army Personnel Command (PERSCOM); First Sergeant for Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Soldier Biological Chemical Command and Technical Escort Unit; Battalion CSM of the U.S. Army Technical Escort Battalion in Edgewood, Maryland; Division Chemical Sergeant Major for the 2nd Infantry Division, Korea; Battalion CSM of the 23rd Chemical Battalion, 19th TSC, Korea; CSM of the 23rd Area Support Group, 19th TSC, Korea; 10th Regimental CSM of the Chemical Corps, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, Defense Threat Reduction Agency/STRATCOM Center for Combating WMD and finished his Army career as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of United States Strategic Command.

His military schools include Command Sergeant Major Course; Sergeant Major Academy (class # 51); First Sergeant Course (CDMT List); Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course (Honor Grad); Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course (CDMT List); Primary Leadership development Course (CMDT List); Drill Sergeant School (Honor Grad); Airborne School; Air Assault School (Honor Grad); Technical Escort Course (J5) (Honor Grad); Drill Corporal Course; Customs Course; White House Executive Support Course; Executive Operations Course; Hazardous Material Course (Level 1-5); Chemical Weapons Orientation Course Joint Military Intelligence Course on Chemical Affairs; Assignment Manager/PDNCO Course; Administrative Procedures Course (DA Level), Joint Forces Staff College, United States Army Force Management Course and Keystone Course. He is currently a few classes away from receiving his Bachelors of Science Degree in Leadership with a concentration in Management from Trident University. His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; Legion of Merit (second oak leaf cluster); Defense Meritorious Service Medal; Meritorious Service Medal (first oak leaf cluster); Army Commendation Medal (third oak leaf cluster); the Army Achievement Medal (silver oak leaf cluster); Army Service Ribbons; the National Defense Medal; Combat Medical Badge; Space Badge; Airborne Badge; Air Assault Badge; Drivers Badge; Drill Sergeant Badge; Good Conduct Medal (Silver Clasp, third loop); Overseas Ribbon (Third Oak Leaf Cluster); Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Global War on Terrorism Service Medal; and the noncommissioned Officers Professional Development Ribbon (fourth award). CSM Alston is also awarded the CHEMICAL CORPS HIGHEST AWARD “THE ORDER OF THE DRAGON” as well the TRANSPORTATION CORPS “HONORABLE ORDER OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER.”

KEYSTONE STAFF Gerard “Gerry“ M. Mauer, Jr. Director Capstone, Keystone, Pinnacle

Rear Admiral Mauer retired from the Navy in March 2008 after over 31 years of service, which included extensive experience in fleet operations, resource management, technical innovation, Joint Professional Military Education (JPME), interagency coordination, and leading organizational change in NATO and joint commands.

From 2008 to 2011, RADM Mauer was a Group Vice President for Sabre Systems Inc. He was responsible for developing then implementing the corporate strategic plan and managing the Southeast Region’s profit and loss operations, its contracts, corporate business development, human resources programs, and Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level III attainment. After leaving Sabre Systems, RADM Mauer had positions as an Associate with Burdeshaw Associates, as a Senior Analyst for Wikistrat, as a Board member and Board Tresurer for the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation, and as a representative and the national Co-Chair for the US Global Leadership Coalition’s Veterans for Smart Power.

Admiral Mauer’s last position in the Navy was from 2006 to 2008, when he served as the Commandant, Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). He was responsible for executing the congressionally mandated and accredited master’s degree senior Professional Military Education curriculum. As a university leader, he directly supported the direction of the National Defense University and was a key member in the development of the University’s strategic plan.

From 2003 to 2006, he served as the NATO Allied Command Transformation’s Director, Joint Experimentation, Exercises, and Assessment, where he developed and implemented NATO’s largest Concept Development and Experimentation program. The scope included creating NATO’s transformation strategic vision and aligning the vision with its concepts and requirements. As a result of his initiatives, NATO rapidly implemented new processes, policies, and systems in support of its forces in Afghanistan and Iraq as well new capabilities to support its political and military infrastructure in NATO headquarters.

From 2001 to 2003, he was the Deputy, Directorate for Information Operations (J39/DDIO), Joint Staff Director of Operations (J-3) where he was responsible for direct coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense staff, Combatant Commands, and interagency organizations in their global information operations. In this capacity, his responsibilities also included supervision and operational coordination of the Joint Staff’s Special Technical Operations information system and its programs.

Admiral Mauer graduated from Villanova University and the Naval Postgraduate School. He was a Naval Aviator who commanded Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadrons SEVEN (HS-7) and TEN (HS-10) in addition to assignment as the Commanding Officer of USS NASSAU (LHA 4). He has vast experience at sea with deployments to the Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, and Arabian Gulf. Ashore assignments included: Naval Postgraduate School student, Assistant Program Manager for the Naval Air Systems Command SH-60F/H helicopter program (PMA 266), and Training Officer and Instructor Pilot in Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron ONE (HS-1). He started with Capstone in August of 2016.

1 Clifford E. (Cliff) Wheeler, Jr.

Keystone & Pinnacle Program Manager

[email protected]; 202-685-4250

Clifford E. Wheeler, Jr. (Cliff) is the Program Manager for the Keystone and Pinnacle programs at CAPSTONE. He is responsible for curriculum development and execution of both courses, to include; planning, administration, assessment of educational objectives and student learning, and review and revision of course curricula as needed.

Cliff is a native of Woodville, MS. He retired from the Army in November 2014 after 28 years in active and reserve service. He began his military service in November 1986 as a 19D Cavalry Scout in the Mississippi Army National Guard. Commissioned as an Armor officer and Distinguished Military Graduate from the Ole Miss Army ROTC program, he entered active duty at Ft. Knox, KY in September 1988.

Cliff served in both staff and leadership positions in Armor and Cavalry units in Germany, Fort Hood, Texas, and Fort Stewart, Georgia. He commanded at the platoon, company, and battalion levels, culminating with command of the 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry, 3rd Infantry Division from 2006-2008. He served two tours in Iraq; as Brigade Executive Officer for 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division (2003-2004) in Baghdad and as Squadron Commander of 5-7 Cavalry in Ramadi, Fallujah, and Arab Jabour.

Key staff assignments include the Lieutenants’ and Captains’ Career Manager at Armor Branch, Army Personnel Command; Exercise Planner at V Corps G3 in Heidelberg, Germany; analyst for the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review at Department of the Army, G8; and Chief of Officer Distribution at Army Human Resources Command. His final assignment was Deputy Director for Overseas Planning and International Engagement at CAPSTONE, National Defense University.

From 2015 to 2018, Cliff was an organizational and leadership consultant and later an Assistant Vice President and Program Manager at Command Security Corporation in Herndon, Virginia.

Among Cliff’s military awards and decorations are the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star, the Presidential Unit Citation, and the Navy Unit Commendation. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Mississippi, and Masters of Science degrees in Adult and Continuing Education from Kansas State University, and in National Resource Strategy from the National Defense University.

Cliff is a passionate volunteer for the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, the Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park, the National Museum of the United States Army, and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.). He is proud father of three sons; Clifford III, Stuart Ashby, and Morgan. 21-2 FELLOWS

U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JASON D. ANDREWS Chief Master Sergeant Jason D. Andrews is Chief, Air Force Enlisted Developmental Education, Headquarters United States Air Force, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Chief Andrews formulates and executes Air Force strategic vision, plans, and policies for enlisted developmental education and advises Air Force senior leaders on policies, curricula, and resource issues impacting the professional development and education of over 256,000 Air Force active duty enlisted personnel. As the career field manager for Enlisted Professional Military Education (EPME), he develops policy and provides guidance for EPME program execution encompassing 78 resident schools, nine distance learning courses, and 573 faculty and staff educating over 55,000 students a year. Additionally, he acts as the Air Force liaison to the DoD, Joint Staff, Sister Services, and the Air Force Air Reserve Component regarding EPME and enlisted Joint PME (JPME) policy and curricula.

CMSgt Andrews grew up in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and enlisted in the Air Force in 1998. Upon completion of BMT, he began the Pararescue training pipeline in October 1998. He has had assignments in AFSOC and Joint Commands. During this period, he has held critical leadership positions at the squadron, wing, and joint special operations task-force. CMSgt Andrews has had numerous combat deployments in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM and INHERENT RESOLVE, including a combat jump into Afghanistan. Prior to assuming his current position, CMSgt Andrews served as Command Chief, 352nd Special Operations Wing, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.

EDUCATION 2003 USAF Airman Leadership School, Pope AFB, N.C. 2010 Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Saint Leo University, Fla. 2010 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. 2012 Personnel Recovery, Community College of the Air Force 2012 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Correspondence 2013 Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies, National Defense University, Fort Bragg, N.C. 2015 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Correspondence 2017 2018 Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, MacDill AFB, Fla. 2018 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2019 USSOCOM Summit Course, Joint Special Operations University, MacDill AFB, Fla. 2019 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Joint Base Andrews, Washington DC. 2020 Combined/Joint Force Special Operations Command Commanders Course, JSOU

ASSIGNMENTS 1. October 1998 – August 2000, Pararescue Pipeline Student, 342nd Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M. 2. August 2000 – April 2002, Special Tactics Team Member, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. 3. April 2002 – March 2007, Special Tactics Team Member, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope AFB, N.C. 4. March 2007 – November 2009, NCOIC Selection and Training, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope AFB, N.C. 5. November 2009 – November 2011, Element Leader, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope AFB, N.C. 6. November 2011– June 2013, Section Chief, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Army Air Field, N.C. 7. June 2013 – June 2016, Flight Chief, 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Army Airfield, N.C. 8. June 2016 – July 2017, Superintendent of Operations, 24th Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. 9. July 2017 – February 2019, Superintendent, 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. 10. February 2019 – October 2020, Command Chief, 352d Special Operations Wing, RAF Mildenhall, UK. 11. October 2020 – Present, Chief Enlisted Developmental Education, Headquarters Air Force, Pentagon, VA.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with one oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal Air Medal with one silver/one bronze oak leaf cluster Joint Service Commendation Medal with Valor with one silver leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Combat Action Medal Presidential Unit Citation Joint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for Valor with one oak leaf cluster Combat Readiness Medal with three oak leaf clusters

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1998 Pararescue Indoctrination Course Honor Graduate 2000 Senior Airman Below-the-Zone 2001 USAF Mackay Trophy Recipient 2001 AFSOC Pararescueman Airman of the Year 2001 USAF Pararescueman Airman of the Year 2002 ALS Leadership Award 2002 ALS Distinguished Graduate 2009 Pope AFB NCO of the Year 2010 NCOA Academic Excellence Award 2010 NCOA Distinguished Graduate 2015 SNCOA Distinguished Graduate 2015 AFSOC Pararescueman SNCO of the Year 2017 Joint Special Operations Senior Enlisted Academy Honor Graduate

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 1 December 2017

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Command Sergeant Major Philip B. Blaisdell USARAK Command Sergeant Major 724 Postal Service Loop #5000, JBER, AK, 99505 Since: June 2020

EDUCATIONAL DEGREES/CERTIFICATIONS Excelsior University –AA –Applied Science

MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, USASMA, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Combat Lifesaver, EMT, Ranger School, Instructor Training Course, Tactics Certification Course, Jumpmaster Course, BN and BDE PCC, CSM/SGM Legal Orientation Course.

PROMOTIONS DATE OF PROMOTION PROMOTIONS DATE OF PROMOTION SGT Mar 1998 MSG Aug 2008 SSG Feb 2000 SGM Aug 2014 SFC Sep 2004

FROM TO ASSIGNMENT

Jun 20 Present Command Sergeant Major, United States Army Alaska, JBER, Alaska Jan 19 Jun 20 G -3/5/7 Sergeant Major, United States Army Pacific Command, Fort Shafter, Hawaii Nov 16 Jan 19 Command Sergeant Major, Leader Training Brigade, Fort Jackson, SC Sep 14 Nov 16 Command Sergeant Major, 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry, Fort Jackson, SC Jun 13 Aug 14 Operations Sergeant Major, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 10th MTN (LI) DIV, Fort Drum, NY Jul 12 Jun 13 Student, USA Sergeants Major Academy, Fort Bliss, TX Jul 11 Jul 12 HHC First Sergeant/Operations Sergeant Major, 3-509th Airborne Infantry Regiment, JBER (AF) Nov 10 Jun 11 First Sergeant, Infantry Advanced Leader Course, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA Jun 09 Nov 10 First Sergeant, HHC 1-507th, Parachute Infantry Regiment, Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning, GA Jun 08 Jun 09 First Sergeant, B Co, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY (IZ) Dec 07 Jun 08 First Sergeant, D Co, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY (IZ) Jan 07 Dec 07 Scout Platoon Sergeant, HHC, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY (IZ) Oct 04 Jan 07 Platoon Sergeant, B Co, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 101st ABN DIV (AASLT), Fort Campbell, KY (IZ) Oct 01 Sep 04 U.S. Army Ranger Instructor, C Co. 4th Ranger TRNG Bn, Ranger TRNG BDE, Fort Benning, GA Apr 99 Oct 01 Squad Leader, C Co, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC and Kosovo (KFOR/MFO) Dec 98 Apr 99 Scout Squad Leader, HHC, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC Nov 97 Dec 98 Team Leader, A Co, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Bragg, NC Nov 96 Nov 97 Team Leader, B Co, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, Camp Casey, Korea Jun 93 Oct 96 Rifleman, A Co, 1st Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Fort Polk, LA

DECORATIONS AND BADGES Legion of Merit (2 OLC), Bronze Star Medal w/Valor, Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (5 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (4 OLC), Valorous Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Citation (1 OLC) Good Conduct Medal (8th award), National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Kosovo Campaign Medal w/ Bronze Star, Iraq Campaign Medal (3 CS), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 CS), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korea Defense Service Medal, NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 5), NATO Medal, Multinational Force Observers Medal, Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Combat Infantryman's Badge (2nd Award), Basic, Senior, and Master Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, German Parachutists Badge, The Order of St Maurice (Centurion Award) Biography for Sergeant Major Cortez L. Brown

Sergeant Major Cortez L. Brown was born in East Saint Louis, Illinois, and he enlisted into the Marine Corps on 19 August 1988 from Denver, Colorado. In September 1988, upon graduation from Lincoln Sr. High School, he reported to Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, California, for recruit training. He graduated from MCRD San Diego in December 1988 and reported to the School of Infantry (SOI) at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton, California. After completion of the SOI, Pvt Brown was assigned to Marine Barracks Guam, Marine Security Guard Force Marinna Inlands and became a Marine Security Guard. In September 1990, LCpl Brown reported for duty with Company C, 1st Battalion, 9th Marines (1/9), MCB Camp Pendleton, California, as an infantry riflemen. While with 1/9, LCpl Brown deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and participated in Operation FIERY VIGIL as well as Operations DESERT STORM and SHIELD. In September 1992, as a newly promoted corporal, he was involuntary separated from the Marine Corps as a result of Marine Corps Forces Reduction. In February 1996, Sgt Brown was afforded the opportunity to come back on active duty as a lance corporal. After reporting to Meridian, Mississippi, he obtained the new military occupation specialty of Maintenance Administration Specialist. After graduating from Maintenance Administration School, he reported to Heavy Marine Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 465, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Tustin, California, for duty. He served as a Maintenance Administration Clerk. In November 1996, he was promoted to the rank of corporal. From March 1997 to August 1999, Cpl Brown was part of two six-month unit deployment programs with HMH-465 to MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. In November 1998, while on deployment in Okinawa, Japan, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and became noncommissioned officer-in-charge (NCOIC) of the Squadron Data Analyst for HMH-465. In 1999, Sgt Brown was assigned the billet of Central Technical Publications Librarian. In September 2000, he was promoted to the rank of staffsergeant. In April 2001, SSgt Brown volunteered for drill instructor duty and attended Drill Instructor School at MCRD San Diego, California. After graduating Drill Instructor School, SSgt Brown was assigned to Company K, 3rd Battalion, where he completed 10 cycles and held the billets of Senior Drill Instructor and Series Chief Drill Instructor. In September 2004, after successful completion of his tour as a drill instructor, SSgt Brown received orders to Marine Aircraft Logistic Squadron-16 at MCAS Miramar, California. Upon arrival, he was re-assigned to HMH-465, MCAS Miramar, California, to assume the duty of Maintenance Administration Chief. During his time with HMH-465, he deployed twice to Iraq. In September 2005, while on his second deployment in Iraq, Operation IRAQ FREEDOM 05-08, he was promoted to the rank of gunnery sergeant. In January 2008, GySgt Brown was hand selected to become the Marine Aircraft Group-16 Personnel Support Detachment acting first sergeant. After assuming this position, he deployed for the third time to Al Asad, Iraq. In March 2009, afterr eturning from Al Asad, he was promoted to the rank of first sergeant with an assignment to 23rd Marine Regiment in San Bruno, California. He was assigned as the site first sergeant, where he performed Inspector and Instructor (1&1) duties for both Headquarters Company and Company E, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines. During this period, lstSgt Brown received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management from Columbia Southern University in 2011. lstSgt Brown remained at this command until August 2012. In September 2012, lstSgt Brown received orders to 5th Battalion, 11th Marines (5/11), 1st Marine Division, at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, for duties as a Battery First Sergeant for Tango Battery. In May 2013, lstSgt Brown was promoted to his current rank of sergeant major and received orders to become the Battalion Sergeant Major for 1st Battalion, 11th Marines (1/11). In December 2015, SgtMaj Brown stood detached from 1/11 and reported to Recruiting Station (RS) Charleston in December 2015 to assume all duties as the RS Sergeant Major. In June 2017, SgtMaj Brown received orders to 6th Marine Corps District (6MCD) to assume all duties and responsibilities as the District Sergeant Major. In July 2019, SgtMaj Brown assumed all duties and responsibilities as the sergeant major of Marine Corps Recruiting Command. In August 2021, SgtMaj Brown received orders to Combined Maritime Forces Command (CMF), Manama, Bahrain, for duties as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL). His personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with 2 gold stars, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with 2 gold stars, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with a gold star. CMDCM (SCW) HELEN DANIEL Command Master Chief Naval Construction Group TWO

Command Master Chief Helen Daniel is a native of Richmond, OH. She joined the Navy in 1995, attended Basic Training in Great Lakes, IL; followed by Equipment Operator “A” School in Gulfport, MS. She reported to her first duty station, Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) One-Three-Three, completed four deployments during a five-year tour.

Upon transfer to Special Boat Team Twenty-Two, was assigned as Equipment Support, completed the 9502 Navy Instructor Course. In 2003, transferred to 20th Seabee Readiness Group as Equipment Operator Lead Key Billet Instructor and upon advancement to Chief Petty Officer, became the Transportation Chief.

In 2006, transferred to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion One, as the Alfa Company Operations Chief, Air Detail Platoon Chief and the Embarkation Chief deployed to Okinawa, Japan. While forward deployed to Iraq, she served as Task Force Sierra Alfa 6/5. She completed two tours with the unit.

In 2009, transferred to Naval Construction Training Center, as Alfa Company Commander and Lead High Risk Instructor for the crane school house. In 2011, transferred to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seven as Alfa Company Leading Chief Petty Officer for an Afghanistan tour. One year later the command decommissioned, transferred to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion Seventy-Four Family Readiness Officer and Command Training Leading Chief Petty Officer. In May, advanced to Master Chief Petty Officer and Fleeted up to become Command Master Chief for the Rota, Spain deployment until decommissioning of the unit.

In 2014, transferred to the Seventh Naval Construction Regiment, as Senior Enlisted Leader; working with both NMCB 14 and NMCB 27. Attended CMC/COB course in 2016, and became Command Master Chief of Naval Construction Training Center, Gulfport, Ms. Then 2018 transferred to NMCB 133 as Command Master Chief. In October of 2020 she transferred as Command Master Chief of Naval Construction Group TWO.

Master Chief Daniel is a graduate of the United States Naval Senior Enlisted Academy and Command Master Chief Course; Peter Tomich Awardee while at the SEA. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University, and a Master’s degree in Strategic Leadership from the University of Charleston, West Virginia.

CMDCM(SW/EXW/AW) Christopher D. Farrar Command Master Chief NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN

Command Master Chief Christopher D. Farrar was raised in Syracuse NY and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in September 1995. After completing Recruit Training and ET “A” School in Great Lakes, IL he attended “C” school at Fleet Training Center, San Diego, CA.

In 1998, he reported to USS GARY (FFG-51) in San Diego, CA. He deployed in 1999 to the Western Pacific in support of Coordinated Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT 99). His crew “hull swapped” with USS THACH (FFG-43) and deployed on WESTPAC in 2001 in support of UN sanctions on Iraq.

In 2002 he was selected for duty at the WHITE HOUSE COMMUNICATIONS AGENCY (WHCA). He was advanced to Chief Petty Officer in 2005 and deployed on numerous Presidential missions. While there he served as First Sergeant, Operations Chief and Presidential Radio Mission Lead.

In 2007 he reported to Naval Special Warfare, SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE TEAM TWO (NSW SRT-2) at Little Creek, VA. Deploying in 2008 supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and in 2010 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF). He was advanced to Senior Chief in 2011 serving as Department Chief and Senior Enlisted Leader.

In late 2011 he reported onboard USS ANZIO (CG-68) in Norfolk, VA. There he served as Combat Systems Department Chief, assisting in Battle E honors. He was selected for the Command Senior Chief Program in 2013.

In 2014 he reported as Command Senior Chief for LITTORAL COMBAT SHIP CREW 206. He was promoted to Command Master Chief in May 2016, completing successful rotational crewed deployments onboard USS CORONADO (LCS-4) and USS JACKSON (LCS-6), earning the Battle E in 2016.

In early 2017 he reported onboard USS LASSEN (DDG-82) in Mayport, FL completing an extended OFRP Sustainment Phase, successful CNO Maintenance Availability (DSRA) and OFRP Basic Phase workup cycle in preparations for deployment with the USS Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group.

In June 2019 he reported to NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN, VA as installation CMC.

Master Chief Farrar is a proud graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 179 Brown) and the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course (Class 129). He is also a graduate of Executive Leadership Symposium (ELS) in 2018. Additionally, he holds an Associate’s degree of Science/Electronics Technology from Excelsior College and is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree of Science/Liberal Arts.

His personal military awards and decorations include: The Presidential Service Badge, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 Awards), Army Commendation Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 Awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal (MOVSM), and numerous Unit, Campaign, and Joint Service awards.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT COURTNEY C. FREEMAN

CMSgt Courtney C. Freeman serves as the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. He is the primary advisor to the Commander on all issues affecting the health, welfare, morale, training, development, and utilization of more than 4,000 enlisted Airmen. The wing's mission includes planning, posturing, and executing precision strike, specialized mobility and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. The wing employs more than 70 aircraft, including the AC-130U, AC-130J, MC-130H, CV- 22B, U-28A, PC-12 and MQ-9. These capabilities support a variety of special operations missions including direct action, unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, counterterrorism, personnel recovery, psychological operations and information operations.

CMSgt Freeman entered the Air Force in December 1997 and graduated from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, in February 1998 as an Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice. His background includes various duties in the enlisted aviation arena at the squadron, group and wing levels. Throughout his career, CMSgt Freeman has filled a variety of roles including additional duty First Sergeant and deployed superintendent positions. He has deployed numerous times in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, and INHERENT RESLOVE. CMSgt Freeman is a Chief Enlisted Aircrew member that has held qualifications in the RC-135V/W, C-32B and C-235 aircraft totaling over 4000 hours including over 1000 hours of combat time.

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EDUCATION 1998 Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice Course, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. 2002 Airman Leadership School, Offutt AFB, Neb. 2004 Associate in Applied Science degree in Information Systems Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2006 Noncommissioned Officer Professional Enhancement Course, Offutt AFB, Neb. 2006 Associate in Applied Science degree in Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2006 Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems Management, Bellevue University, Bellevue, Neb. 2008 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Ala. 2012 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence 2012 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Enhancement Course, by correspondence 2014 United States Naval Senior Enlisted Academy, Newport R.I. 2015 Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, Joint Special Operations University, MacDill AFB, Fla. 2017 Continuous Process Improvement for Executives, University of N.C., Chapel Hill, N.C. 2017 Chief Leadership Course, Gunter Annex, Ala. 2018 Summit Course, Joint Special Operations University, MacDill AFB, Fla. 2018 Middle East and South Asia Update, Washington, DC. 2019 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Washington, DC. 2021 Combined Joint Force Special Operations Component Commanders Course, Joint Special Operations University, MacDill AFB, Fla. 2021 National and International Security Leadership Seminar, Washington, DC. 2021 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. December 1997–February 1998, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas 2. February 1998–August 1998, Student, Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice, Keesler AFB, Miss 3. August 1998–September 2000, Electronic Warfare Systems Apprentice, 61st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark 4. October 2000–July 2004, Evaluator, Airborne Systems Engineer, 97th Intelligence Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb 5. August 2004–December 2006, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Airborne Systems Engineer 1 Aircrew Training, 338th Combat Training Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb 6. January 2007–August 2010, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Standardization and Evaluation Flight, DATA MASKED 7. August 2010–August 2013, Special Projects Avionics Manager, 645th Aeronautical Systems Squadron, Greenville, Texas 8. August 2013–August 2014, Superintendent, Combat Development Directorate, DATA MASKED 9. August 2014–January 2017, Squadron Superintendent, DATA MASKED 10. January 2017–July 2019, Group Superintendent, DATA MASKED 11. July 2019–August 2020, Command Chief, DATA MASKED 12. August 2020–Present, Command Chief, 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters Aerial Achievement Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal with Combat Device Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster Air Force Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2004 Sensor Olympics Bronze Medalist, Air Intelligence Agency 2004 1A3 Outstanding Operational Warrior of the Year, 8th Air Force 2008 Distinguished Graduate, Gunter Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2008 Commandant’s Award, Gunter Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2008 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Higher Headquarters 2011 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 645th AESS 2011 SSgt Henry “Red” Erwin Outstanding Senior Enlisted Aircrew of the Year, AFMC 2013 Air Force Information Operations Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, AFMC 2014 Lance P. Sijan Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, DATA MASKED

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant December 2016

(Current as of May 2021) Command Sergeant Major Randy W. Gillespie 311th Signal Command (Theater), Command Sergeant Major

Command Sergeant Major Randy Gillespie is a native of Spartanburg, SC. During his 31 year career he has held a variety of leadership and key staff positions from Section Chief to First Sergeant. CSM Gillespie joined the United States Army in 1989 as a 31M, Multichannel Telecommunications Operator and attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC and Advance Individual Training at Fort Gordon, GA.

CSM Gillespie's previous assignments include: Garrison Command Sergeant Major, Fort Dix, NJ; CIO/G-6 Sergeant Major, United States Army Reserve Command, Fort Bragg, NC; G-3 Sergeant Major, 311th Signal Command (Theater), Fort Shafter, HI; Student, USASMA Class 63, Fort Bliss, TX; S-3 Operations NCO, 324th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Fort Gordon, GA; First Sergeant & SR Operations NCO, HQ 2nd Brigade, 100th Training Division, Camp Parks, CA; First Sergeant, A/98th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Fort Shafter, HI; G-2/3 SR Operations NCO, 311th Signal Command (Theater), Fort Shafter, HI; Operations NCO, 558th Signal Company, Maineville, OH; SR Transmission Operations NCO, Coalition Land Forces Component Command (CFLCC) C-6, Camp Doha, Kuwait; other assignments include 335th Signal Command, Kuwait; 359th Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, GA; A/324th Signal Battalion, Clemson, SC; 124th Signal Battalion, 4th ID (Task Force XXI), Fort Hood, TX; C/307th Signal Battalion, Camp Carroll, Korea; A/50th Signal Battalion (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC. He endured numerous deployments and combat tours including Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Restore Hope, Uphold Democracy, Enduring Freedom 02-03, and Iraqi Freedom 05-07.

His military education includes the Primary Leadership Development Course, 31R Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, 31W Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Courses, Battle Staff Noncommissioned Officer Course, Antiterrorism Program Managers Course, Basic Airborne School, Security Manager Course, Information Assurance Security Officer Course, First Sergeant Course, Combatives LVL I, Master Resiliency Trainer Course, USAR Force Management Course, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification, Brigade Pre- Command Course, Garrison Pre-Command Course, United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, INDO- PACIFIC Orientation Course, and the Nominative Leaders Course. CSM Gillespie has earned his Associate of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice and his Bachelor’s Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies from Grantham University.

CSM Gillespie’s awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Army Commendation Medal (5th award), Joint Service Achievement, Army Achievement Medal (4th award), Good Conduct Medal, (7th Award), Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal (w/Bronze Star), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (w/Bronze Star), Southwest Asia Service Medal (w/Bronze Star), Iraqi Campaign Medal (w/Campaign Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal (w/Bronze Star), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (w/”M” device & numeral 2), NCO Professional Development Ribbon (w/Numeral 5), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (w/Numeral 4), Army Reserve Overseas Training Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia), Kuwait Liberation Medal (Govt of Kuwait), Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Parachutist Badge. CSM Gillespie is also a recipient of the U.S. Army Signal Corps Regimental Association Bronze Order of Mercury.

CSM Gillespie is married to Shanan Gillespie and has five children: Alexandra, Cole, Nicholas, Randi, and Dylan. CMDCM(SW/AW/EXW) Ron Glass

Master Chief Glass enlisted in the Navy on September 7, 1995 in Muncie, IN. He completed Basic Training in November 1995 and went on to attend Operations Specialist “A” school. He graduated from the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, R.I. (Class 144), in 2009 and the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course in 2010 (Class 80). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Roger Williams University in Public Administration.

Master Chief Glass served aboard USS CHOSIN (CG 65) and USS INGRAHAM (FFG 61) where he qualified as a Tactical Action Officer. In 2008, he deployed with Commander Destroyer Squadron Nine (CDS 9) where he served as a Staff Tactical Action Officer and Sea Combat Commander of Carrier Strike Group Nine. In 2011, he joined Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron TWO as the Assistant Operations Officer and Administration Officer. In 2013, he was selected as Command Senior Chief and completed an Individual Augmentation for Mine Countermeasure Crew SPARTAN embarked on USS CHAMPION (MCM 4) and USS SENTRY (MCM 3). His most recent sea tour was in 2018 as CMC onboard USS STOUT (DDG 55). He is currently the CMC for USS GEORGE H.W. BUSH (CVN 77).

Ashore, Master Chief served as an ASTAC Instructor at Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Command, San Diego, Ca. Additionally, he served as the War Gaming Department Leading Chief Petty Officer and the Staff Command Senior Chief at the Naval War College, Newport, RI. In 2014, he served with U.S. Fleet Forces Command as a facilitator for Fleet CPO Training Team and was selected as Command Master Chief. In 2016, he served as CMC with VAW-120 Greyhawks. His most recent assignment was with U.S. Fleet Forces as Lead Facilitator of the Fleet CPO Training Team.

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CMDCM (SW/AW) KEVIN V. GUY COMMAND SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER, JOINT TASK FORCE-CIVIL SUPPORT

Command Master Chief Kevin Guy is a native of Olive Branch, Mississippi and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1991. After completing Recruit Training and Operations Specialist “A” School, he reported to the commissioning crew of USS CAPE ST. GEORGE (CG-71), where he served as a Surface Warfare Supervisor and Identification Supervisor. In May 1995, he reported to the commissioning crew of USS COLE (DDG-67), serving as a Work Center Supervisor, Air Intercept Controller and Tactical Datalink Coordinator.

In January 1999, he reported to the CINCLANTFLT staff, serving as a Leading Petty Officer (LPO) and watch center’s Global Command and Control System Database Manager. In May 2002, he reported to USS GEORGE WASHINGTON (CVN-73) where he served as the OI Division Leading Chief Petty Officer (LCPO), Air Intercept Control Supervisor, Air Defense Warfare Coordinator, Combat Direction Center Watch Officer and Tactical Action Officer. He was selected to Chief Petty Officer in 2005 and additionally graduated from the Navy Fighter Weapons School “TOP GUN”, learning his designation as a Strike/ Fighter Tactics AIC Instructor.

In January 2007, he reported to instructor duty at Center for Combat Systems Detachment Norfolk and was selected to Senior Chief in 2009. In February 2010, he reported onboard USS WASP (LHD-1) for the first time, serving as the Operations Department LCPO, TAO, Combat Information Center Watch Officer, Tactical Datalink Interface Control Officer and ADWC. Upon his selection to Master Chief in 2012, he reported to USS CARL VINSON (CVN-70) as the Operations Department LCPO and was selected for the Command Master Chief program in February 2014.

Master Chief Guy has served as CMC of CARAEWRON One One Six, where his squadron won the Battle “E” for the first time in 24 years, Retention Excellence awards, the CNO Safety “S” award, and 2016 RADM Frank Akers Award for recognition as the best E-2 Hawkeye squadron in the fleet. He additionally served as CMC of Naval Air Station Patuxent River, where his command earned the Naval District Washington Region’s Installation Excellence Award two years in row, CNIC’s Retention Excellence awards, and winning four major Navy-wide community service awards.

He most recently served as CMC of USS WASP (LHD 1), where he helped lead his team to two consecutive Battle “E” awards, Golden Anchor Retention Excellence awards, and the only LHD in the fleet to earn the 2020 SECNAV Safety Excellence Award. Master Chief Guy reported as CSEL for Joint Task Force-Civil Support in May 2021.

He is a graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 174 (Gold) and the CMC/COB Course. He holds an Associate’s of Arts Degree in Liberal Arts and is a qualified Enlisted Surface Warfare, Aviation Warfare, Master Training and Afloat Training Specialist.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (three), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (five), and various unit and campaign awards.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT ALEX “TREY” MORGAN III

CMSgt Alex C. Morgan III is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. He is responsible to the commander on a wide range of issues including the health, morale, welfare, professional development and discipline of more than 7,000 personnel. The wing is responsible for all installation support functions to include communications, contracting, engineering, environmental, law enforcement, logistics, medical, security, services and force support for more than 11,000 assigned personnel and over 313,000 dependents, retirees and veterans. In addition, the wing also supports the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nevada Test and Training Range, 53rd Wing, 57th Wing, 432nd Wing at Creech AFB, Nevada; Tonopah Test Range, 52 tenant units, 171 rotary and fixed-wing aircraft assigned to Nellis AFB and the nearly 1,500 visitors and TDY personnel conducting business at Nellis AFB daily.

Chief Morgan grew up in West Africa and speaks French. He entered the Air Force in May of 1996 and completed Phase I of the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla and Phase II at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md., in April of 1997. Throughout his career, he filled diverse roles including at the squadron, group, center, and DRU levels. Chief Morgan has deployed worldwide in support of multiple contingency operations, including Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and DENY FLIGHT.

Prior to his current position, he served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 33d Fighter Wing.

EDUCATION 2000 Airman Leadership School, Hurlburt Field, Fla. 2003 Civil-Military Strategy for Internal Development (sub-Saharan Africa), USAFSOS Hurlburt Field, Fla. 2007 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, Fla. 2007 Weapons Intelligence Training, Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Md 2009 Associate of Applied Science, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Community College of the Air Force 2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, National Defense University, correspondence 2013 Squadron Superintendent’s Course, AFIT, Wright Patterson AFB, Oh. 2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala. 2015 Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, American Military University, Charles Town,W.V. 2017 Master of Business Administration, American Military University, Charles Town,W.V. 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, National Defense University, correspondence 2018 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course; Air University, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala. 2018 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Judge Advocate General’s School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2019 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2020 Strategic Mindset Seminar, Arlington, Va. 2021 National and International Security Leadership Seminar, Alexandria, Va

ASSIGNMENTS 1. July 1996 – October 1996, Student, Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Phase I, Eglin AFB, Fla. 2. October1996 – May 1997, Student, Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Phase II, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head, Md. 3. May 1997 – February2009, NCOIC of Logistics, EOD Support,1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. (August-October 1997, EOD Team Member, JSOTF 2, San Vito,Italy and Sarajevo, Bosnia) (May 1998 – June 1998, EOD Team Member, 16th SOW, Taegu, Republic of Korea) (August 2001 – December 2001, EOD Team Leader, 332nd EMSG, Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait) (March 2006 – August 2006, EOD Team Leader, CJTF Troy Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Iraq) (September 2007– December 2008, Team Leader- Weapons Intelligence Team 8, CJTF Troy, various locations-Iraq) 4. March 2009 – January2014, EOD Flight Superintendent 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, Holloman AFB,N.M. (December 2009– July2010, EOD Team Leader, Operating Location-Charlie, CJTF Paladin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan) (June 2011 – January2012, NCOIC, Tactical Operations Center, Operating Location-Bravo, CJTF Paladin, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan) 5. February2014 – July2015, EOD Command Functional Manager, Air Force District of Washington, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 6. July 2015- July2017, EOD Program Manager, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly, Tx. 7. July 2017- Apr 2019, Superintendent, 96th Civil Engineer Group, Eglin AFB, Fla. 8. May 2019 – Dec 2020, Command Chief, 33d Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, Fla. 9. Jan 2021-Present, Command Chief, 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis AFB, NV

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Combat Action Medal U.S. Navy Presidential Unit Citation Gallant Unit Citation Valorous Unit Award Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars Iraq Campaign Medal with two campaign stars U.S. Army Meritorious Unit Commendation U.S. Army Combat Action Badge

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1998 Promoted to Senior Airman Below-the-Zone 2010 49th Wing NCO of the Year 2012 49th Civil Engineer Squadron SNCO of the Year 2013 Air Force District of Washington Jewish Institute of National Security Affairs 2014 Headquarters Air Force District of Washington A4/7 Lance P. Sijan Award 2014 Headquarters Air Force District of Washington A4/7 SNCO of the Year 2015 Air Force Major General William D. Gilbert Award (Enlisted Staff) 2018 Air Force Material Command Major General Joseph A. Ahearn Enlisted Leadership Award

EFFECTIVE DATE OF RANK Chief Master Sergeant, 1 August 2017

(Current as of Mar 2021) United States Army

Command Sergeant Major William D. Pouliot DCSM 25th Infantry Division and US Army Hawaii BLDG 508 Schofield Barracks, HI 96786 Since: November 2019

EDUCATIONAL DEGREES/CERTIFICATIONS

Excelsior College – BS – Military Leadership University of Charleston - MS - Strategic Leadership

MILITARY SCHOOLS ATTENDED All levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System, Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy (JSOFSEA), USSOCOM Summit, Nominative Leader's Course, Garrison Leader's Course, Ranger Course, Airborne Course, Jumpmaster Course, Military Freefall Course, Pathfinder Course, Air Assault School, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE-C).

PROMOTIONS DATE OF PROMOTION PROMOTIONS DATE OF PROMOTION

SGT May 1998 MSG Sep 2007 SSG Sep 2000 SGM Feb 2013 SFC Oct 2004

FROM TO ASSIGNMENT Nov 19 Present Command Sergeant Major, 25th Infantry Division and US Army Hawaii Apr 18 Oct 19 Sergeant Major, Program Executive Office Soldier, Fort Belvoir, VA Mar 17 Mar 18 Command Sergeant Major, United States Army Garrison, Fort Benning, GA Sep 15 Jan 17 Command Sergeant Major, 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Apr 13 Aug 15 Operations Sergeant Major, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Jun 11 Mar 13 Operations Sergeant Major, 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Dec 09 May 11 Operations Sergeant, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Dec 07 Nov 09 First Sergeant, A Co, 3rd BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Jun 06 Nov 07 Regimental Indoctrination Program NCOIC, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, GA Oct 04 May 06 Platoon Sergeant, B Co, 1st BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, HAAF, GA May 03 Sep 04 Reconnaissance Platoon Sergeant, HHC, 1st BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, HAAF, GA May 00 Apr 03 Squad Leader, C Co, 1st BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, HAAF, GA Nov 99 Apr 00 Team Leader, C Co, 1st BN, 75th Ranger Regiment, HAAF, GA May 98 Jun 99 Team Leader, B Co, 1st BN, 27th IN, Schofield BKS, HI

DECORATIONS AND BADGES Legion of Merit (2OLC), Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal (4 OLC), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (8 OLC), Presidential Unit Citation Award, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Army Good Conduct Medal (7th AWD), National Defense Service Medal (2nd AWD), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (4 CS), Iraq Campaign Medal (3 CS), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 6), Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon (Numeral 3), NATO Medal, Ranger Tab, Combat Infantryman's Badge, Expert Infantryman's Badge, Master Parachutist's Badge, Military Freefall Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Air Assault Badge, Korean, Chilean, and South African Jump Wings. Command Sergeant Major Christopher A. Prosser

Installation Command Sergeant Major

White Sands Missile Range, NM

Command Sergeant Major Prosser was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Delaware Valley High School. He entered the United States Army in 1992 as an M60 and M1 armored crewman, graduating One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky.

CSM Prosser has served in various heavy, light and Stryker units throughout his career and has held leadership positions in Armor, Cavalry, Infantry, and Stryker units including Tank Gunner, Tank Commander, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Operations Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant Major. He has served in 1st Battalion, 72d Armor, Republic of Korea; 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Bliss, TX and Fort Carson, CO; 1st Battalion, 33d Armor, Fort Lewis, WA; US Army Recruiting Battalion – Pittsburgh, PA; 2nd Battalion, 63d Armor, Vilseck, Germany; 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry, Fort Bliss, TX; HQ, US Army Armor Center, Fort Knox, KY; 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI; Special Assistant to the Sergeant Major of the Army, Pentagon, Washington DC; HQ, 4th Squadron (Recon), 2d Cavalry Regiment, Vilseck, Germany; and HQ, Yuma Proving Ground, AZ. His most recent assignment was as the Sergeant Major, Mission Command Center of Excellence, Fort Leavenworth, KS. He has served as the White Sands Missile Range CSM since April 2020.

CSM Prosser’s three combat tours include two tours during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and one tour Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He also deployed to Kosovo for Operation Joint Guardian (KFOR4B).

CSM Prosser’s military education includes all levels of NCOPDS, and the First Sergeant and Battle Staff Courses. His civilian education includes a Masters of Science in Management from The Florida Institute of Technology, and a Bachelors of Science and an Associates degrees from Excelsior College in New York.

CSM Prosser’s awards and decorations include the Combat Action Badge, Gold Recruiting Badge w/3 Sapphires, Army Staff Identification Badge, Legion of Merit (2 awards), Bronze Star Medal (3 awards), Meritorious Service Medal (4 awards), Army Commendation Medal (6 awards), Army Achievement Medal (7 awards), Good Conduct Medal (7th award), National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, and the ISAF and Kosovo NATO Medals. He is also a recipient of the Order of Saint George, Order of Saint Maurice, German Schützenschnur (Gold Award), Draper Armor Leadership Award and Order of the Silver and Gold Combat Spur. He is also a member of the Sergeants Audie Murphy and Morales Club. BIOGRAPHY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT DENNY L. RICHARDSON

Chief Master Sergeant Denny L. Richardson is the Command Chief of the New York Air National Guard. As the Senior Enlisted Advisor/Command Chief, he serves as the advisor to the commander and senior leaders on matters influencing the health, morale, welfare, quality of life, professional development and effective utilization of enlisted personnel assigned to the New York Air National Guard.

Chief Richardson entered the Air National Guard in 1989 and completed Basic Military Training. He graduated technical school as an Aircrew Life Support Specialist and was assigned to the 135th Airlift Squadron in Baltimore, Maryland.

He immediately volunteered and became a member of the Base Honor Guard for 175th Airlift Wing in Baltimore, Maryland. In this position his talents were recognized and he was assigned as trainer for the Base Honor Guard. In March of 1997 he accepted a position as NCOIC of Aircrew Life Support for the 139th Airlift Squadron, Scotia, New York. Chief Richardson has deployed on several occasions in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, and in support of Operation DESERT STORM and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In June of 2003 he was selected as Aircrew Life Support Superintendent for the 139th Airlift Squadron where he led the team through a series of successful inspections receiving recognition from AMC Inspector General.

Chief Richardson volunteered as a member of the 109th Mission Support Group Base Honor Guard. He graduated from the United States Air Force Honor Guard Protocol Honors and Ceremonies training course in May of 2002. Upon being selected as the Base Honor Guard Superintendent in 2008 he incorporated numerous changes. He immediately initiated a revised training record program to better track team member’s experience level, established regular trainings and scheduled quarterly meetings with wing leadership. His financial management experience resulted in efficiencies that doubled the team’s existing budget. Under his supervision, the team, comprised of four Title 10 full-timers and a core group of 30 volunteers performed 2,200 man hours and traveled 16,500 miles annually.

In September 2014, Chief Richardson was assigned as the Superintendent of the 109th Force Support Squadron. His keen sense and motivational style of leadership made an immediate impact on squadron members. He revamped several Personnel programs which enhanced efficiency and mission effectiveness. Prior to his current position, he was assigned as the 109th Mission Support Group Superintendent.

EDUCATION 1990 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 1993 ACC Aircrew Protection Instructor Course, Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 1995 Airman Leadership Course, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn. 2002 Air Force Honor Guard Protocol Honors and Ceremonies, MTT, Scotia, N.Y. 2006 Associate Degree, Aircrew Life Support, Community College of the Air Force EDUCATION (Cont.) 2007 Bachelor of Science Degree, Information Management Systems, American Military University 2013 Chief Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2016 Command Chief Orientation Course, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas 2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, by correspondence 2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, by correspondence 2017 USAF Command Chief Training Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2018 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Capitol Hill Club, Washington D.C. 2019 Africa Update Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Capitol Hill Club, Washington D.C. 2019 Leading Strategically Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, Colo. 2019 Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase I, by correspondence 2020 Enlisted Leadership Seminar, Chapel Hill, N.C., virtual 2020 Defense Support of Civil Authorities (DSCA) Phase II, virtual 2021 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Distance Learning Course, virtual

ASSIGNMENTS 1. November 1989 - February 1997, Aircrew Life Support Specialist, 135th Airlift Squadron, Baltimore, Md. 2. March 1997 - August 1999, Aircrew Life Support Journeyman, 139th Airlift Squadron, Scotia, N.Y. 3. August 1999 - June 2003, Life Support Specialist, 139th Airlift Squadron, Scotia, N.Y. 4. June 2003 - February 2008, Aircrew Life Support Superintendent, 139th Airlift Squadron, Scotia, N.Y. 5. February 2008 - September 2014, Aircrew Flight Equipment Superintendent, 139th Airlift Squadron, Scotia, N.Y. 6. September 2014 - December 2015, Superintendent, 109th Force Support Squadron, Scotia N.Y. 7. January 2015 - October 2016, 109th Mission Support Group Superintendent, Scotia N.Y. 8. October 2016 - October 2020, Command Chief, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 9. October 2020 - Present, New York State Command Chief, Latham, N.Y.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with one device Antarctica Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with device with bronze star Global War on Terrorism Service Medal AF Overseas Ribbon Short Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass and 'M' Device NATO Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2000 Air National Guard SNCO of the Year, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 2009 Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 2010 Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 2017 Chief Executive Course (CEC) Facilitator, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2019 CMSgt Orientation Course (CMSOC) Lead Facilitator, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2021 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course (CCMSTC) Lead Facilitator, Lackland AFB, Texas

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman July 21, 1990 Airman First Class Jan. 25, 1991 Senior Airman July 25, 1991 Staff Sergeant June 04, 1994 Technical Sergeant Nov. 14, 1997 Master Sergeant Nov. 15, 1999 Senior Master Sergeant Jan. 21, 2003 Chief Master Sergeant April 1, 2007

(Current as of January 2021)

NICOLE C. RIOS COMMAND MASTER CHIEF UNITED STATES NAVY

Command Master Chief Rios, a native of Springfield, Massachusetts, enlisted in the United States Navy February 1996. Following graduation from basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, she reported to Storekeeper Accession Training in Meridian, Mississippi. She later graduated from Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 53), Naval Leadership and Ethics Center Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat Course (Class 160), Executive Leadership Symposium (Oct 2019), Navy Senior Leader Seminar (May 2020), and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Grantham University.

Command Master Chief Rios completed sea duty assignments at Fleet Logistics Support Squadron SIX TWO, Brunswick, Maine; and Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron TWELVE, Williamsburg, Virginia.

Her shore tours include Naval Reserve Readiness Command Region Thirteen, Great Lakes, Illinois; Naval and Marine Corps Reserve Center Providence, Rhode Island; Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia; Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois; and Navy Reserve Forces Command, Norfolk, Virginia.

In 2016 she was selected as a Command Master Chief and reported to NOSC Ventura County, CA where she led the command in sustaining mobilization requirements for 48 reserve units comprised of 1000 personnel. In March 2018 she was selected to serve as the Command Master Chief for the Commander of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group ONE (MESG 1), San Diego, CA, where she led the man, train and equip efforts for three Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadrons and forward deployed Detachment Guam comprised of 2400 Sailors.

Master Chief Rios is currently the Command Master Chief for Navy Region Southeast Reserve Component Command serving 19 Navy Operational Support Centers.

CMDCM Rios is designated Master Training Specialist, Expeditionary Warfare, Information Warfare and Aviation Warfare Specialist. She has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy Commendation Medals (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals (five awards) and various unit and campaign awards. CMDCM LOREN D. RUCKER Command Master Chief Loren Rucker A native of Burley, Idaho, enlisted in the Navy in Aug. 1995. After graduating Operations Specialist “A” School, he was assigned to USS Paul F, Foster (DD 964) where he earned his Enlisted Surface Warfare Designation.

Following his initial sea tour, he chose to convert to Cryptologic Technician Collection (CTR), attending CTR “A” School and subsequently the Advanced Analysis and Reporting “C” school. He was then assigned to Navy Information Operation Command, Georgia, where he was the lead analyst for a demanding target shop. While there, he attained the rank of First Class Petty Officer. As a result, he was selected to fill a billet as the NonCommissioned Officer in Charge of a department of 125 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines.

After his shore tour, Command Master Chief Rucker was assigned to the Direct Support Shop at Fleet information Operations Command, Georgia, and, in Feb. 2004, he was attached to USS SAIPAN (LHA2), preparing them for their Persian Gulf deployment. In Sept. 2004, Master Chief Rucker deployed to Baghdad, Iraq in support of SEAL Teams 3 and 5. Following the successful deployment, he attained the rank of Chief Petty Officer.

Command Master Chief Rucker accepted orders to USS PELELIU (LHA5) where he earned his Enlisted Aviation Warfare Designation. He served as OT Division LCPO and OI Division LCPO, attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, and became the Operations Department LCPO. He deployed to Iraq from 2009 to 2010 in a Joint GSA assignment where he was the Senior NCOIC for 26 joint personnel across the country. While there, he was selected into the CMDCS/CMC Program.

After selection to the Command Senior/Master Chief Program, Master Chief Rucker graduated from the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course in 2010. He reported to Navy Supply Command Puget Sound Dec 2010- Apr 2013. His 2nd CMC tour was USS McCAMPBELL from April 2013-Aug 2015. His 3rd tour was Naval Hospital Yokosuka Aug 2015 to Jun 2017. His 4th tour was Navy Medicine West/Naval Medical Forces Pacific Jun 2017 to Sept 2020. He assumed the duties as CMC of 1st Marine Logistics Group Oct 2020.

Command Master Chief Rucker is a 2010 graduate of both the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Class 155 (Blue), and the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course in Newport, Rhode Island.

His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with three gold stars, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with two gold stars, Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one gold star, Combat Action Ribbon, and various campaign and unit awards.

Master Chief Charlie F. Salls Coast Guard District Fourteen Command Master Chief

Master Chief Charlie F. Salls assumed the duties as Command Master Chief for the Fourteenth Coast Guard District on June 19th 2020. As the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, he provides enlisted perspective to the Commander on all Coast Guard missions throughout Oceania, including Hawai’i, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, and activities in Singapore and Japan. Most recently, CMC Salls served as the Command Master Chief for the Coast Guard Personnel Service Center in Washington, DC. Born and raised in Venezuela, Master Chief Salls travelled to the U.S. at the age of seventeen and enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 1996. He has served as Command Master Chief of CG Sector San Juan, PR; Officer in Charge of Coast Guard Cutter CHINOOK and Coast Guard Cutter TARPON, Tybee Island, GA; Officer in Charge of Coast Guard Cutter HAWKSBILL, Monterey, CA; and, Officer in Charge of CG Station Yankeetown, FL. His other assignments include Assistant School Chief for Boatswain's Mate "A" School, CG Training Center Yorktown, VA; Executive Petty Officer, CG Station Cape May, NJ; Deck Watch Officer aboard Coast Guard Cutter MELLON, Seattle, WA; CG Station Charleston, SC; and Coast Guard Cutter DURABLE, St. Petersburg, FL. Master Chief Salls is a graduate of the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer's Academy Class 132 and the Coast Guard Senior Enlisted Leadership Course Class 46. He is actively pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Thomas Edison State University, Trenton, NJ. Master Chief Salls' personal awards include three Meritorious Service Medals, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals, three Coast Guard Achievement Medals, and the Commandant's Letter of Commendation Ribbon Bar, all with Operational Distinguishing Devices; as well as, various service, unit, and team awards. He wears the Officer in Charge Afloat and Ashore devices and has earned the permanent Cutterman, Coxswain, and Boat Force Operations (advanced) insignias. Master Chief Salls is married to the former Heather Foster of Oneonta, NY, also a Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and are proud parents of four children.

U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT ROBERT C. SCHULTZ

Chief Robert C. Schultz is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. He is the primary advisor to the commander on matters concerning the morale, welfare, health and discipline of more than 4,100 enlisted men and women. The wing’s assigned aircraft include the C-5M Super Galaxy, KC-10 Extender and C-17 Globemaster III. These airframes conduct air, land and aerial refueling taskings, responding to Joint Chiefs of Staff- directed combat operations, and support U.S. State Department- sponsored humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.

Chief Schultz enlisted in the Air Force in 1996 and has an extensive background in the Air Transportation and First Sergeant career fields having served in the Pacific, European, and Middle Eastern theaters. He has deployed to various locations in support of Operations IRAQI and ENDURING FREEDOM, New DAWN, and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. Prior to his current position, he served as the Command Chief for the 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.

EDUCATION 2000 Airman Leadership School, Ramstein Air Base, Germany 2001 Associate in Applied Science, Transportation Management, Community College of the Air Force 2006 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan 2006 Bachelor of Arts, Business Management, University of Maryland University College, Largo 2007 USAF First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2008 Associate in Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force 2009 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College 2012 Advanced Air Mobility Operations Course, Air Expeditionary Center, Joint Base McGuire/Dix/Lakehurst, N.J. 2013 Logistics Readiness Senior Noncommissioned Officer Course, Air University 2017 Accelerated Aircraft Maintenance Officers Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas 2018 Joint and Combined Warfighter School, Joint Forces Staff College, Naval Air Station Norfolk, Va. 2019 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Judge Advocate General’s School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2019 USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, Chapel Hill, NC.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. April 1996 – August 1996, Trainee, Basic & Technical Military Training, Lackland, Air Force Base, Texas 2. August 1996 – January 1998, Mobile Aerial Port Journeyman, 721st Air Mobility Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J. 3. January 1998 – December 2001, Cargo Processing Supervisor, 723rd Air Mobility Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany 4. December 2001 – June 2003, Unit Training Manager, Det 3, 721st Air Mobility Operation Group, Aviano AB, Italy 5. June 2003 – May 2004, NCOIC Wing Protocol, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano AB,Italy 6. May 2004 – December 2005, NCOIC Aircraft Services, 724th Air Mobility Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy 7. December 2005 – December 2007, NCOIC Air Terminal Operations Center, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 8. December 2007 – September 2008, First Sergeant, 374th Operations Support Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 9. September 2008 – May 2009, First Sergeant, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 10. May 2009 – July 2010, First Sergeant, 374th Security Forces Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan (January 2010 – May 2010, First Sergeant, 332nd Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, Joint Base Balad, Iraq) 11. July 2010 – August 2011, First Sergeant, 374th Medical Group, Yokota AB, Japan 12. August 2011 – May 2014, Passenger Operations Supt, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (February 2013 – August 2013, Air Transportation Supt, AFCENT/A4, Al Udeid AFB Qatar; August 2013 – May 2014 Cargo Operations Supt, 437th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.) 13. May 2014 – May 2015, Chief Enlisted Manager, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar 14. May 2015 – June 2016, Chief Enlisted Manager, 733d Air Mobility Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan 15. June 2016 – September 2017, Air Transportation MAJCOM Functional Manager, HQ AMC, Scott AB, Ill. 16. June 2017 – March 2019, Superintendent, 62d Maintenance Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. 17. March 2019 – July 2020, Command Chief, 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. 18. July 2020 – Present, Command Chief, 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, Calif.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal with eight oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal with seven oak leaf clusters Meritorious Unit Award with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with eight oak leaf clusters Outstanding Airman of the Year Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Air and Space Campaign Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal North Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2000 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School 2000 21st Air Force Passenger Service Specialist of the Year 2005 724th Air Mobility Squadron Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2006 John L. Levitow Award, Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2006 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force Transportation Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2006 15th Expeditionary Mobility Task Force Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2008 374th Maintenance Group First Sergeant of the Year 2009 374th Maintenance Group Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award 2009 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2009 Pacific Air Forces First Sergeant of the Year 2010 Pacific Air Forces 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2012 437th Airlift Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 01 Nov 2014

(Current as of Feb 2021)

U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT WENDELL J. SNIDER

Chief Master Sergeant Wendell J. Snider serves as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Chief Snider provides enlisted leadership to a wing comprised of 11 geographically distinct locations including JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Camp Bullis. The 8,000 person 502d ABW executes 49 installation support functions to enable the largest Joint Base in the Department of Defense consisting of 266 Mission Partners, 80,000 full-time personnel and a local community of more than 250,000 retiree. The 502d ABW also manages and provides oversight for major projects, facilities and infrastructure worth $37 billion.

Chief Snider grew up in our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. In 1995, he joined the United States Marine Corps. Attached to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, he supported Operation JOINT ENDEAVOR and Operation ALLIED FORCE. After serving honorably within the Marine Corps, Chief Snider departed the organization in 1999. He entered the Air Force in 2000. Upon entering, he completed the Structural Apprentice Course at the Naval Construction Training Center located in Gulfport, Mississippi. His first Air Force assignment was to Pope Air Force Base, North Carolina.

Prior to assuming his current position, Chief Snider served as the Command Chief for the 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho. The wing comprised of more than 4,300 military and civilian members serving 16 squadrons, and A-Staff functions supporting the F-15E Strike Eagle Mission.

EDUCATION 2001 Structural Apprentice Course, Naval Construction Training Center, MS 2002 Airman Leadership School, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC 2003 Associates of Applied Science in Construction Technology, CCAF, AL 2005 Basic Instructor Course, Best Presenter Award, Keesler AFB, MS 2006 Instructional Systems Development Course, Keesler AFB, MS 2006 Associates of Applied Science in Instructor of Technology and Military Science, CCAF, AL 2009 Master Instructor Certificate & CCAF Occupational Instructor Certification 2009 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Keesler AFB, MS 2009 Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distance Learning, Air University, AL 2010 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I Course, Joint Forces Staff College, VA 2011 Bachelor of Science in Religion, Magna Cum Laude, Liberty University, VA 2011 CCAF Professional Manager Certification 2012 AFIT Civil Engineer Superintendents Course, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 2012 Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 2015 Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling, Liberty University, VA 2017 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II Course 2017 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Andrews AFB, MD 2018 Continuous Process Improvement Executives Course, Institute for Defense Business, VA 2018 Leading Strategically Program, Center for Creative Leadership, CO 2019 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2019 Generations & Conflict Management Seminar, Boise State University, ID 2019 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Capitol Hill Club, Washington D.C.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. April 2001 – September 2001, Structural Apprentice, 43 CES, Pope AFB, North Carolina 2. September 2001 – October 2004, Structural Journeyman, 4 CES, Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina -2002 Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, 376 ECES, Manas AB, Kyrgyzstan -2003 Operations ENDURING/IRAQI FREEDOM, 379 ECES, Al Udeid AB, Qatar 3. October 2004 – Feb 2011 Instructor Supervisor, 366TRS Detachment 6, NCTC Gulfport, Mississippi -2008 Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Gardez Provincial Reconstruction Team, Afghanistan 4. March 2011 – August 2011, Structures Section Chief, Squadron 18 CES, Kadena AB, Japan 5. August 2011 – August 2012, Squadron Superintendent, 718 CES, Kadena AB, Japan 6. November 2012 – July 2013, Heavy Repair Superintendent, 18 CES, Kadena AB, Japan -2013 Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, NCOIC RSC-West Engineer Cell, Herat, Afghanistan 7. November 2013 – June 2014, Section Chief Requirements/Optimization, 18 CES, Kadena AB, Japan 8. June 2014 – February 2015, Operations Flight Superintendent, 18 CES, Kadena AB, Japan 9. March 2015 – July 2016, Operations Flight Chief, 90 CES, F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 10. July 2016 – December 2016, Interim Superintendent, 90 MSG, F. E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 11. December 2016 – June 2018, Commandant, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Sheppard AFB, Texas 12. June 2018 – May 2020, Command Chief, 366 FW, Mountain Home AFB, Idaho 13. June 2020 – Present, Command Chief, 502 ABW, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one bronze star Air Force Combat Action Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2000 Distinguished Graduate, Structural Apprentice Course, Naval Construction Training Center 2002 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School, Seymour Johnson AFB 2009 Major General Eugene A. Lupia Award (Civil Engineer Superior Job Performance), AETC 2011 SNCO of the Year, 718th Civil Engineer Squadron, Kadena AB 2012 Lance P. Sijan USAF Leadership Award, 18th Wing, Kadena AB 2014 SNCO of the Year, 18th Civil Engineer Group, Kadena AB 2015 Larry R. Daniels Award (Civil Engineer Military Superintendent of the Year), AFGSC 2020 Nominated/Served on CINC Installation Excellence Award Selection Board

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 1 August 2016 BIOGRAPHY

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT AMANDA J. STIFT CMSgt Amanda J. Stift is Executive Assistant and Advisor to the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (SEAC) of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon, Washington D.C. The Chief assists in the review, analysis, and advisement of all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel targeting the SEAC’s Lines of Efforts. She also services as the program manager for the Joint Command Senior Enlisted Leader team.

Chief Stift grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia where she first enlisted in the Air Force in 1995. The Chief transferred to the Air Force Reserve in San Antonio, Texas as a Functional Check Flight Boom Operator in 2003. She has held various positions as an Additional Duty First Sergeant, Squadron and Group Superintendent, and Career Enlisted Aviator Resource Advisor for the Air Force Reserve Command. CMSgt Stift has participated in operations NORTHERN WATCH, SOUTHERN WATCH and NOBLE ANVIL. Prior to her current position, the Chief was the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 403d Wing in Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi.

EDUCATION 2000 Airman Leadership School, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota 2001 Associate in Aircrew Operations, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2006 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey 2006 Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Randolph AFB, Texas 2007 Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course, Lackland AFB, Texas 2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (by correspondence) 2009 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (by correspondence) 2011 Master of Arts in Procurement and Acquisitions Management, Webster University, Randolph AFB, Texas 2012 AFRC Senior Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Couse, MacDill AFB, Florida 2013 International Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Development Course, Winnipeg, Canada 2015 Professional Manager’s Certificate, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2015 Senior Enlisted Academy, United States Navy, Newport, Rhode Island 2015 AFRC Chief Master Sergeant Orientation, Robins AFB, Georgia 2016 AF Command Chief Orientation Course, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas 2017 AFRC Command Chief Orientation Course, Robins AFB, Georgia 2018 International Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course (Facilitator), March ARB, California 2019 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course II, Maxwell AFB, Alabama (by correspondence) 2019 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

ASSIGNMENTS OR CAREER CHRONOLOGY 1. June 1995 – July 1995, Evaluator Boom Operator, 911th Air Refueling Squadron, Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota 2. November 2003 – January 2013, Functional Check Flight Boom Operator, 313th Flight Test Flight, Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly, Texas

3. January 2013 – October 2014, Squadron Superintendent, 313th Flight Test Flight, JBSA-Kelly, Texas 4. October 2014 – September 2015, Student, Career Enlisted Aviator Resource Advisor, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Georgia 5. September 2015 – January 2019, Superintendent, 413th Flight Test Group, Robins AFB, Georgia 6. January 2019 – March 2021, Command Chief, 403d Wing, Keesler AFB, Mississippi 7. March 2021 – Present, Executive Assistant to the SEAC, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia

FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Chief Enlisted Aircrew Flight hours: 3005 Aircraft flown: KC-135R/T/E

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal Aerial Achievement Medal with ten oak leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal Joint Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device and three clusters

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman First Class, July 1995 Senior Airman, May 1997 Staff Sergeant, June 2000 Technical Sergeant, November 2005 Master Sergeant, December 2008 Senior Master Sergeant, January 2013 Chief Master Sergeant, November 2015

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Sergeant Major Rafael C. Vargas BIO Sergeant Major Vargas currently serves as the Sergeant Major for 10th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force. Sergeant Major Vargas enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on 21 October 1996, attending Recruit Training at MCRD San Diego, California. Upon completion of Recruit Training, he received training at the Marine Combat Training Battalion (MCT) at Camp Pendleton, California. Sergeant Major Vargas was ordered to Combat Service Support Schools in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina to gain the primary Military Occupational Specialty of 0151. In July of 1997, Sergeant Major Vargas reported to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 39, Camp Pendleton, California. In October of 1998, he transferred to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 166, MCAS El Toro, California. During his tour, he deployed with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of Operation Restore Hope in East Timor and Operation Southern Watch in Kuwait. In December of 2000, Sergeant Major Vargas attended Marine Security Guard School Class 4-01, in Quantico, Virginia. Upon graduation, he was ordered to American Embassy, Monrovia, Liberia. In May of 2002, Sergeant Major Vargas was transferred to the American Embassy, Canberra, Australia. In October of 2003, Sergeant Major Vargas received orders to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, MCAS Miramar, California. Shortly after his check-in, he deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In September of 2005, Sergeant Major Vargas once again deployed to Iraq in support of OIF. In July of 2006, Sergeant Major Vargas reported to Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California and served as a Junior Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, Chief Drill Instructor and Company First Sergeant. In August of 2009, Sergeant Major Vargas received orders to 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan. Sergeant Major Vargas reported to 3d Supply Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group, Okinawa, Japan in January 2010. While assigned to 3d Supply Battalion he served as the Headquarters and Service Company and Supply Company First Sergeant. In May of 2012 Sergeant Major Vargas received orders to 3d Combat Engineer Battalion in 29 Palms, California. He deployed as the Company First Sergeant of Bravo Company for Operations Enduring Freedom 13.1/13.2 in support of Regimental Combat Team 7 and Regional Command Southwest. In February of 2014 Sergeant Major Vargas assumed the duties as the Battalion Sergeant Major until the deactivation of the battalion. In July of 2014 Sergeant Major Vargas was assigned to Force Company, 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton California. In May of 2015 he assumed the duties of the Battalion Sergeant Major until his transfer in December of 2015. Sergeant Major Vargas reported for duty as the Battalion Sergeant Major for 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines. He deployed in April 2016 to Okinawa, Japan as the Battalion Landing Team for the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. In August of 2017, Sergeant Major Vargas was assigned as Recruiting Station Sergeant Major for Recruiting Stations Oklahoma City until August of 2019. Sergeant Major Vargas’ personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (3rd Award), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3rd award) and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd award). Sergeant Major Williamson entered recruit training January 1995 at Parris Island, South Carolina and transferred to Fort Lee, Virginia for MOS training.

July 1995 Private First Class Williamson was assigned the MOS of Bulk Fuel Specialist and transferred to MWSS‐172 (Fuels), Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. October 1995 he was promoted to Lance Corporal and deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

August 1996 Lance Corporal Williamson transferred to Bulk Fuel Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He was meritoriously promoted to the ranks of Corporal June 1997 and Sergeant November 1998. August 1999 Sergeant Williamson was transferred to CSSG‐3, MCB Hawaii. July 2000 Sergeant Williamson obtained a new primary MOS of Enlisted MAGTF Planner.

February 2001 Sergeant Williamson transferred to Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Camp Smith, Hawaii. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant January 2002. February to August 2002 he deployed to Marine Forces Central Command Bahrain.

May 2004 Staff Sergeant Williamson transferred to Marine Security Guard Battalion for duty as a Detachment Commander. July 2004 he assumed command of MSG Detachment Manama, Bahrain. July 2005 he was meritoriously promoted to Gunnery Sergeant. March 2006 he activated MSG Detachment Dushanbe, Tajikistan. July 2007 he was assigned to a joint tour with XVIII Airborne Corps (ABC), Fort Bragg, North Carolina and deployed with Multi‐National Corps‐Iraq from January 2008 to April 2009.

May 2009 he was frocked to First Sergeant and transferred to 2d Assault Amphibian Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and served as the Company First Sergeant for H&S and Charlie Companies. January 2011 he deployed with Charlie Company on Unit Deployment Program (UDP) to Combat Assault Battalion, Okinawa, Japan for eight months. July 2012 he was transferred to 3d Radio Battalion, MCB Hawaii.

June 2014 he was frocked to Sergeant Major and assumed duties as the Sergeant Major of Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Training Squadron 1, Cherry Point, North Carolina. April 2016 he assumed the duties as the Sergeant Major of 2d Tank Battalion, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. February 2018 he assumed the duties as the Sergeant Major of 22D Marine Expeditionary Unit, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina and deployed December 2018 to July 2019. March 2020 he assumed the duties as the Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Cyberspace Command, Fort Meade, Maryland. March 2021 Sergeant Major Williamson was re‐designated as the Sergeant Major of Marine Forces Cyberspace Command and Marine Forces Space Command.

Sergeant Major Williamson’s personal decorations include Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal w/4 gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/3 gold stars, and Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/3 gold stars.