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Class 2019-1 7-18 January 2019 National Defense University

NDU PRESIDENT

NDU VICE PRESIDENT Vice Admiral Fritz Roegge, USN

16th President

Vice Admiral Fritz Roegge is an honors graduate of the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and was commissioned through the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the Catholic University of America and a Master of Arts with highest distinction in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval College. He was a fellow of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seminar XXI program. VADM Fritz Roegge, NDU President (Photo His sea tours include USS Whale (SSN 638), USS by NDU AV) (SSBN 728) (Blue), USS Key West (SSN 722) and command of USS Connecticut (SSN 22). His command tour was as commodore of Squadron 22 with additional duty as commanding officer, Naval Support Activity La Maddalena, Italy.

Ashore, he has served on the staffs of both the Atlantic and the Pacific Submarine Force commanders, on the staff of the director of Naval Nuclear Propulsion, on the Navy staff in the Assessments (N81) and the Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13), in the Secretary of the Navy's Office of Legislative Affairs at the U. S, House of Representatives, as the head of the Submarine and Nuclear Power Distribution Division (PERS 42) at the Navy Personnel Command, and as an assistant deputy director on the Joint Staff in both the Strategy and Policy (J5) and the Regional Operations (J33) Directorates.

Roegge completed his first flag officer assignment as the deputy commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Global Strike at U.S. Strategic Command. He then served concurrently as commander, Submarine 8; commander , Allied Naval Forces South; deputy commander, U.S. 6th Fleet; and director of operations and intelligence (N3), U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa. As a Rear Admiral (Upper Half) he served as director, Military Personnel Plans and Policy Division (N13) with a concurrent period as director, Total Force Manpower Division (N12) on the Navy Staff and then as Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

VADM Roegge assumed duties as the 16th President of the National Defense University on 25 Sep 2017. Ambassador Arnold Chacon Senior Vice President

Ambassador Chacon joined the National Defense University as its Senior Vice President in August 2018. He is a career member of the U.S. Foreign Service and holds the rank of Career Minister. Prior to NDU, Ambassador Chacon served as Diplomat in Residence at Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has held senior leadership positions in the U.S. Department of State, including Chief of Mission in Guatemala and Chief Human Capital Officer. He is widely recognized for his expertise in Latin American and European affairs, talent management, communication strategies and building a diverse workforce.

As Director General of the Foreign Service from 2014-2017, Ambassador Chacon developed strategic guidance for the Human Resources Bureau of 900 employees who carry out the full range of human resources activities for the State Department’s 75,000 worldwide workforce. As Ambassador to Guatemala from 2011- 2014, he implemented one of the largest economic development, counter-narcotics and rule of law programs in Latin America, directing 500 staff and representing a dozen U.S. Government agencies. Prior to his service in Guatemala, he was Acting Ambassador and Deputy Chief of Mission in Spain, engaging a key NATO and EU ally on regional issues including counter-terrorism, the global financial crisis, Afghanistan, Middle East, Africa and Latin America. His other diplomatic assignments include postings to U.S. Missions in Honduras, Mexico, Chile, Italy, Peru, Ecuador and the . He also served as the Deputy Executive Secretary of the State Department’s Executive Secretariat and in the Bureaus of Western Hemisphere Affairs and European Affairs.

A life member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Ambassador Chacon has received numerous leadership awards, including the Presidential Rank Award, Superior Honor Awards and Performance Pay. He is a Boettcher Foundation Scholar and studied International Affairs at the University of where he was in the Presidents Leaders Class. His wife Alida Chacon is retired from the Foreign Service and they have three children.

SENIOR FELLOWS MARK FERGUSON ADMIRAL NAVY (RETIRED)

Former Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe and Commander, Joint Force Command

Mark Ferguson is employed as a Senior Fellow for the National Defense University in support of the Pinnacle, Capstone, and Keystone programs.

Admiral Ferguson culminated his 38 years of active-duty military service as Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and Africa, serving concurrently as Commander, NATO Joint Force Command Naples, Italy. During a period of dynamic change, he renewed a focus on high-end war fighting in Europe. The forward deployment of four Aegis destroyers to Rota, Spain, the commissioning of the shore-based Aegis ballistic missile defense site in Romania, and the first Allied ballistic missile defense live-fire test in Europe were completed during his tenure. As the operational commander of 4,800 Allied troops deployed to Kosovo and the NATO mission in Bosnia- Herzegovina, he directed NATO operational missions in the Balkans while working closely with the European Union.

Admiral Ferguson’s US command encompassed the SIXTH Fleet, with operational responsibilities for the eastern Atlantic and the waters surrounding Europe and Africa. His focus on the security challenges in Africa required close cooperation with European, African, and South American partners to disrupt terrorist networks, deter illicit trafficking, and counter piracy and maritime crime. He was also responsible for five naval bases and US naval personnel stationed throughout Europe and Africa.

As Vice Chief of Naval Operations, he directed the actions of the Navy staff and served as a member of the Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group. During a period of fiscal challenge, he led development of Navy actions to meet the requirements of the Budget Control Act and address the potential impacts of sequestration. He led the organization, training and equipping of more than 680,000 active, reserve, and civilian personnel and provided oversight of the Navy’s $140 billion annual budget.

As , Admiral Ferguson was responsible for recruiting, retention, and the training of 320,000 naval personnel. He oversaw the force management policies and education programs for the US Navy with an annual budget over $30 billion.

Over his career as a nuclear-trained surface warfare officer, Admiral Ferguson operated in both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets, serving on cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft carriers. He commanded an Aegis-class destroyer as well as a destroyer squadron. He also served as a special assistant to the Supreme Allied Commander Europe during Operation ALLIED FORCE, the NATO air campaign to end hostilities in Kosovo.

Admiral Ferguson holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Computer Science from the Naval Postgraduate School. He also graduated from the Air Command and Staff College. He completed a National Security Fellowship at the Harvard Kennedy School and Leadership at the Peak at the Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees at the Center for Naval Analyses. PATRICK Z. ALSTON COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR (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 Keystone program.

CSM Pat Alston is a native of Columbus, . 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, .

His initial assignment was at , , as a Medical . Subsequent assignments include Medical Specialist with 3rd Battalion, 325th Infantry Regiment, and . In 1984 he reclassified to the Chemical Corps and was assigned as a squad leader with 4th Chemical , 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 with 34th Support Group, ; 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); 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, ; 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. CSM Alston retired in May of 2016 starting work as the Keystone Senior Enlisted Senior Fellow.

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 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 “HONORABLE ORDER OF SAINT CHRISTOPHER.”

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

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT RAMON “CZ” COLON-LOPEZ

Chief Master Sergeant Ramon “CZ” Colon-Lopez is the Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Headquarters United States Africa Command (HQ U.S. AFRICOM).

CMSgt Colon-Lopez enlisted in the on 10 December 1990. He has held assignments in U.S. Air Forces Europe, , Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, , Joint Special Operations

Command, and Air Forces Central Command. He has deployed numerous times in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, NORTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, NEW DAWN, RESOLUTE SUPPORT, INHERENT RESOLVE, and several other classified locations. Before assuming his current position, he served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters

United States Air Force, Pentagon, D.C. He assumed his current duties on 7 September 2016.

EDUCATION 1991 USAF Traffic Management School, Sheppard AFB, TX 1994 USAF Pararescue Selection Course (OL-H), Lackland AFB, TX 1995 Special Forces Underwater Operations (SFUWO) Combat Diver Course, NAS Key West, FL 1996 Pararescue Apprentice Course, Kirtland AFB, NM 1997 Leadership School, Holloman AFB, NM 2000 SFUWO Dive Medical Technician Course, NAS Key West, FL 2001 Airborne Jumpmaster Course, Little Creek NAS, VA 2003 Military Freefall Jumpmaster Course, Yuma PG, AZ 2003 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 2005 Basic Instructor Course, Lackland AFB, TX 2005 Associate degree in Survival and Rescue Operations, Community College of the Air Force 2005 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (correspondence) 2007 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 2009 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL 2011 Senior Enlisted Joint PME (correspondence) 2011 Keystone - National Defense University, Ft. McNair, Washington D.C. 2012 Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Gettysburg, PA 2012 USAF Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, NC 2012 Latin America: A Political-Economic Conflict Seminar, Washington D.C. 2015 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 2017 National and International Security Leadership Seminar, Washington D.C. 2017 Bachelor of Science in Management Studies (Cum Laude), University of Maryland, MD 2017 Associate degree in Management Studies, University of Maryland, MD 2017 Professional Manager’s Certification, University of Maryland, MD 2018 Africa: A Political-Economic Conflict Seminar, Washington D.C.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. April 1991 - October 1992, Traffic Management Specialist, 7276 ABG, Iraklion AS, Crete, Greece 2. October 1992 - September 1994, Traffic Management Journeyman, 12th Tran Sq, Randolph AFB, TX 3. September 1994 - October 1996, Pararescue student, Det 1 342 TRS, Kirtland AFB, NM 4. October 1996 - February 1999, Pararescue Journeyman, 48th Rescue Sq, Holloman AFB, NM 5. February 1999 - January 2005, Special Tactics Element Leader, 24th STS, Pope AFB, NC 6. January 2005 - November 2006, Training Supt. /CEM, USAF PJ/CRO School, Kirtland AFB, NM 7. November 2006 - April 2009, Commandant, USAF PJ/CRO School, Kirtland AFB, NM 8. April 2009 - April 2011, Senior Enlisted Advisor, 24th Special Tactics Sq, Pope AFB, NC 9. April 2011 - November 2011, Group Superintendent, 724th Special Tactics Group, Pope AAF, NC 10. November 2011 - January 2013, Command Chief, 1st Special Operations , , FL 11. January 2013 - June 2014, Command Chief, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, 12. June 2014 - June 2016, Command Chief, United States Air Forces Central Command, Southwest Asia 13. June 2016 - September 2016, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Pentagon, Washington D.C. 14. September 2016 - Present, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, U.S. Africa Command, ,

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with Valor and oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Medal with oak leaf cluster Aerial Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster Air Force Combat Action Medal Presidential Unit Citation with oak leaf cluster Navy Presidential Unit Citation Air Force Recognition Ribbon with oak leaf cluster

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1994 Senior Airman Below-the-Zone 1997 Leadership Award, Airman Leadership School 1998 Air Combat Command (ACC) Pararescue Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2003 Commandant's Award and Distinguished Graduate, Gunter NCO Academy 2004 Air Force Pararescue Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2005 Air Force Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award recipient, Senior Noncommissioned Officer 2005 Team Kirtland Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2006 Jaycee's Ten Outstanding Young Americans USAF nominee to U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2013 Induction, Gathering of Eagles, USAF Air Command and Staff College 2017 Induction, Distinguished Veteran’s Hall of Fame, Puerto Rico

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant Dec 1, 2009

(Current as of April 2018)

ALLIED AIR COMMAND

BIOGRAPHY

WARRANT OFFICER JAKE ALPERT Command Senior Enlisted Leader WO Jake Alpert joined the in 1989. He completed his first tour with 15 Sqn RAF Regt at RAF Hullavington, completing both the Pre-Parachute Selection Course and Basic Parachute Course, and undertaking his first operational tour of Northern Ireland. He then move to II Sqn RAF Regt, serving with them for 11 years at RAF Hullavington, RAF Catterick and RAF Honington, and completing further operational tours of Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Kuwait, Bosnia, Kosovo and Sierra Leone.

In 2001 Alpert was posted to the RAF Force Protection (FP) Centre at RAF Honington, joining 27 Sqn RAF Regt at the Joint NBC Regt on promotion to Sgt. Following completion of the legendary All Arms Commando Course in 2004, Alpert was awarded the Commandants’ Certificate and assigned to 45 Commando Royal as Troop Sergeant and Company Platoon Weapons Instructor on a Close Combat Company. He completed a number of operational tours with the in , Norway and Afghanistan.

On completion of his exchange tour with the Royal Marines, Alpert returned to 2 RAF FP Wing HQ at RAF Leeming, deploying immediately to Iraq on Op TELIC 10 alongside 34 Sqn RAF Regt. In Sep 2008, on promotion to , he re-joined II Sqn RAF Regt, deploying to Afghanistan on Op HERRICK 10 as and Intelligence Surveillance Recognition Manager for Commander Kandahar.

Promoted to (WO) in 2010, Alpert served at RAF Shawbury as the Station Warrant Officer and Officer Commanding FP Training Flight. In 2011 he returned once more to II Sqn RAF Regt and Op HERRICK 15 as the FP WO and Camp Bastion Garrison Sergeant Major (GSM). 2013 saw another return to Afghanistan on Op HERRICK 18 as the Kandahar Air Field GSM. On his return, Alpert was assigned to the RAF Regiment Training Wing at RAF Honington as Officer Commanding Training Assurance Cell.

In Mar 2015, WO Alpert was selected for the RAF’s Project , a development and mentoring scheme for high calibre enlisted personnel. He joins AIRCOM from serving as the Station Warrant Officer at RAF Halton, where he received a Meritorious Service Medal and completed both the Intermediate Command Staff Course (Air) and the US KEYSTONE Staff Course.

WO Alpert has two daughters, Paislee 19 and Mia 14, from a previous marriage. He is married to Jessica, and they have a young son called Jax. They partake in as many social events as work allows. A keen sportsman, WO Alpert enjoys cooking, going to the gymnasium, running and the occasional military physical challenge.

(Current as of October 2017)

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, , 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 Michael Patykula Keystone / Pinnacle Program Manager

Michael Patykula is the Program Manager for the KEYSTONE and PINNACLE courses at the National Defense University, and he provides daily support to the CAPSTONE Program.

Prior to joining the National Defense University, Mr. Patykula served as the Project Coordinator for the Army Office of Small Business Programs where he provided support to companies seeking contracts with the United States Army. From 2009-2014, Mr. Patykula was an Operations Coordinator for the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies. In this role, he provided administrative and logistical support for academic programs designed for senior government officials from the Americas.

Mr. Patykula holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies from the National Defense University, and a Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from West Virginia University.

19-1 FELLOWS

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT SHAWN M. AIELLO

Chief Master Sergeant Shawn M. Aiello serves as Command Chief, 492d Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida. He is the principal advisor to the Commander on all matters of morale, welfare, readiness, professional development and operational utilization of the enlisted force. Additionally, he oversees the training and education of Air Force special operations forces as well as Air Force Special Operations Command’s Irregular Warfare program, innovation development and operational testing in support of United States Special Operations Command strategic objectives. The Wing’s mission includes aviation foreign internal defense in support of Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine and allied special operations forces. His units are responsible for mission qualification training in SOF aviation platforms to include AC-130U, AC-130W, U-28, MQ-1, MQ-9, C-145, and C-146, as well as small unmanned aerial systems (SUAS).

Chief Aiello entered the Air Force in 1992. After completing basic training he qualified as a Munitions Systems Specialist and received orders to Sembach , Germany. He served in munitions assignments around the globe until 2002, when he cross-trained into intelligence. As intelligence professional, Chief Aiello has served in Republic of Korea, US Air Forces Europe, Joint Special Operations Command and Air Force Special Operations Command. Additionally, he has served in deployed joint Senior Enlisted Advisor roles in Joint Task Forces. Prior to being assigned to the 492d Special Operations Wing, he served as the Group Superintendent of the Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group and USAF Senior Enlisted Advisor to Joint Special Operations Command.

EDUCATION 1998 Airman Leadership School, Kapaun Air Station, Germany 2005 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany 2008 U.S. Army Airborne School, , Ga. 2009 Associates in Applied Science, Communications Applications Technology, Community College of the Air Force, , Ala. 2010 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, by correspondence 2012 Joint Special Operations Forces, Senior Enlisted Academy, Joint Special Operations University, Macdill AFB, Fla. 2013 Senior Enlisted Intelligence Master Skills Course, Goodfellow AFB, 2016 Command Chief Orientation Course, Lackland AFB, Texas 2017 National Security Orientation Seminar, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, Durham, N.C. 2018 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2018 Africa Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. October 1992 – December 1992, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 2. December 1992 – February 1993, Student, Munitions Systems Specialist, Lowry AFB, Colo. 3. February 1993 – April 1994, Precision Guided Munitions Crewmember, 601st Maintenance Squadron, Sembach AB, Germany 4. April 1994 – April 1996, Storage Crewmember, 616th Munitions Squadron, Leghorn, Italy 5. April 1996 – June 1998, Aircrew Training Munitions Account Custodian, 23rd Maintenance Squadron, Pope AFB, N.C. 6. June 1998 – April 2002 Munitions Controller, 86th Maintenance Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany 7. April 2002 – September 2002, Student, Intelligence Applications, Goodfellow AFB, Texas 8. September 2002 – November 2003, NCOIC, Intelligence Applications Division, National Air & Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, 9. November 2003 – November 2004, NCOIC, Strategic Targets, 607th Air Intelligence Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea 10. November 2004 – November 2007, Section Chief, Targets, 32th Air Intelligence Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany 11. November 2007 – July 2011, Superintendent, Combat Intelligence Division, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, , N.C. 12. July 2011 – September 2014, Superintendent, 1st Special Operations Support Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla. 13. September 2014 – September 2015, Senior Enlisted Leader, Special United States Liaison Advisor Korea, Army Garrison Yongsan, Republic of Korea 14. October 2015 – December 2016, Superintendent, 3d Intelligence Squadron, , Ga. 15. December 2016 – March 2018, Superintendent, Aviation Tactics Evaluation Group, Joint Special Operations Command, Fort Bragg, N.C. 16. March 2018 – Present, Command Chief, 492d Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Bronze Star Medal Defense Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor with seven oak leaf clusters Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with oak leaf cluster Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Recognition Ribbon

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2001 Lt Gen Leo Marquez Award 2002 Honor Graduate, Operations Intelligence Specialist Technical Training School 2003 AETC Commanders Award, Combat Targeting School 2006 603rd Air Operations Center Lance P. Sijan Award 2006 HQ USAF Intelligence NCO of the Year 2008 USSOCOM Air Force Intelligence Senior NCO of the Year 2009 USSOCOM Air Force Intelligence Senior NCO of the Year 2011 AFSOC Intelligence Senior NCO of the Year 2012 1st Special Operations Support Squadron Senior NCO of the Year

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant November 1, 2014

(Current as of April 2018)

CMDCM Todd A. Anselm

Command Master Chief

NAVAL AVIATION WARFIGHTING DEVELOPMENT CENTER

Command Master Chief Todd Anselm was born in St. Charles, Missouri and entered the Navy in January 1989 at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes. Upon graduation he attended Aviation Electronics Technician “A” School in Millington, TN. In May 1993 he attended Aerographer’s Mate “A” School in Biloxi, MS and cross rated to AG upon graduation.

His previous assignments include AC OP DET, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department North Island, CA; Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment El Centro, CA; Aerographer’s Mate “C” School, Naval Technical Training Unit Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS; Naval Pacific Meteorology and Oceanography Detachment , B.I.O.T.; USS WASP (LHD-1); Naval European Meteorology and Oceanography Center, Rota, SP; USS NASSAU (LHA-4); Naval Maritime Forecast Center, , VA; Naval Oceanography Special Warfare Detachment, Norfolk, VA, during which he deployed for 11 months as the Staff METOC Officer and Tactical Operations Center Chief for Special Operations Task Force Southeast, Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom; Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT THREE (VFA-83); and ONE (CVW-1).

Master Chief Anselm reported aboard as the Command Master Chief of Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center in June 2018.

He is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, the CMC/COB Course and he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College.

Master Chief Anselm’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4); Army Commendation Medal; Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3) and various individual, campaign and unit awards. He has earned the Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Navy Expeditionary Warfare Specialist and Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist designators. COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR Lawrence C. Arnold Command Sergeant Major

Command Sergeant Major Lawrence C. Arnold was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky. In 1984 he joined the United States Army and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort McClellan, .

CSM Arnold has served in various assignments including the Military District of Washington Military Police Company, , Virginia; HQ LEC, 716th Military Police Battalion, Fort Riley, Kansas; 249th Military Police Company, Camp Humphreys, South Korea; HHC, 194th Military Police Company, , Kentucky; Command Sergeant Major (CSM) of the 304th Military Police Battalion, 290th Military Police Brigade; CSM of 724th Military Police Battalion, 290th Military Police Brigade; CSM of 1st Brigade, 78th Training Division; CSM of the 78th Training Division; and currently as the Command Sergeant Major of the 84th Training Command. CSM Arnold has served in every leadership position from team leader to command sergeant major, and twice as a company first sergeant. While serving in the above duty positions, CSM Arnold has participated in three mobilizations and operational deployments to Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom 13-14, OCONUS); Fort Knox, Kentucky (OEF, CONUS); and , Missouri (OEF CONUS).

CSM Arnold’s formal military training consists of Primary Leadership Development Course, Military Police Basic Noncommissioned Officers Course, Military Police Advanced Noncommissioned Officers Course, TATS First Sergeants Course, the USASMA Sergeants Major Course, Non-resident Class 36, Command Sergeants Major Course and the Executive Leaders Course. He is a retired Assistant Chief of Police and is currently in his senior year at Eastern Kentucky University where he is pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Police Administration. He is a graduate of the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Police Officers Training Academy, the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, the Southern Police Institutes Administrative Officers Course and has a combined total of over 1900 hours in civilian law enforcement training. He is certified as a Firearms Instructor, Crime Scene Processor, Background Investigator, Internal Affairs Investigator, and a Police Manager.

CSM Arnold’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (4th OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (2nd OLC), the Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award), the Army Reserve Achievement Medal (3rd Award), the National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award), Afghanistan Campaign Medal (1 Bronze Star), Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and Service Medal, Korean Defense Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Ribbon (M-Device), the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 6), the Army Service Ribbon, the Army Overseas Ribbon (Numeral 2), and the NATO Medal.

CSM Arnold resides in Bowling Green, Kentucky with his wife Melanie, son Cameron and daughter Carah-Grace.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JAMIE M. AUGÉR

Chief Master Sergeant Jamie M. Augér is Command Chief Master Sergeant, , , Florida. In this capacity, he serves as principal advisor to the wing commander and senior staff on matters of military readiness, morale, quality of life, professional development and effective utilization of personnel affecting an organization of more than 19,000 military, civilian, and contractor personnel.

The 96th Test Wing provides developmental testing and evaluation of conventional munitions, command and control systems, and aircraft avionics and guidance systems. Additionally, the wing provides all base operating support, infrastructure, and services support for the Air Force’s largest installation (724 square miles) comprised of eight tenant wing or wing-equivalent units, to include the (F-35 Lightning II Integrated Training Center), the Army's 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and 37 other associate units including the Army's 6th Ranger Training Battalion and the Air Force's 20th Space Control Squadron.

Chief Augér entered the Air Force in January 1995. He graduated from the Law Enforcement Apprentice Course at , Texas, in April 1995. He has an extensive background in law enforcement and security operations. Throughout his career, he has filled numerous roles to include a special duty tour as Professional Military Instructor at the Airey NCOA Academy, and leadership positions at flight, squadron, group and wing levels. His assignments include bases in Massachusetts, Ohio, Florida, Korea, , , Japan and .

EDUCATION 1995 – Law Enforcement Apprentice Technical Course, Lackland AFB, Texas 1995 – Air Base Ground Defense Course, Fort Dix, New Jersey 1999 – Airman Leadership School, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2002 – Associates of Applied Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force 2003 – United States Army , Fort Benning, Georgia 2004 – Dynamics of International Terrorism, Hurlburt Field, Florida 2006 – Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, Florida 2007 – College of Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course, , Alabama 2009 – Associates of Applied Science Degree, ITMS, Community College of the Air Force 2009 – Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA 2010 – Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Troy University 2011 – Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2012 – Professional Manager’s Certificate, Community College of the Air Force 2014 – Master of Art’s Degree, Organizational Leadership, Brandman University 2017 – Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA 2017 – Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Judge Advocate General’s School, Maxwell AFB, AL 2017 – Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC

ASSIGNMENTS/DUTY TITLES 1. May 1995 – Feb 1999, Law Enforcement Apprentice/Base Entry Controller/Law Enforcement Patrolman, 66th Security Forces Squadron, Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 2. Feb 1999 – July 2002, Security Forces Journeyman/Installation Patrolman/Security Forces Controller/Standardization Evaluation, 88th Security Forces Squadron, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 3. July 2002 – Aug 2006, AT Level II/Ground Combat Training Instructor/Noncommissioned Officer in Charge Plans and Intelligence, 96th Ground Combat Training Squadron, Eglin AFB, Florida 4. Aug 2006 – Sep 2007, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge Training, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan AB, ROK 5. Sep 2007 – Aug 2011, Flight Instructor/Superintendent Profession of Arms Division, Paul W. Airey NCOA, Tyndall AFB, Florida 6. Aug 2011 – Aug 2012, Security Forces Flight Chief, 375th Security Forces Squadron, Scott AFB, Illinois 7. Aug 2012 – Jan 2013, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge Security Forces Training and Readiness, Headquarters A7S, Scott AFB, Illinois 8. Jan 2013 – Mar 2014, Security Forces Operations Superintendent, 621st Contingency Response Wing, , California 9. Mar 2014 – July 2015, Group Superintendent, 571st Contingency Response Group, Travis Air Force Base, California 10. July 2015 – June 2016, Security Forces Manager, 18th Security Forces Squadron, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan 11. June 2016 – Jan 2017, Superintendent, 18th Mission Support Group, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan 12. Jan 2017 – Apr 2018, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 432d Wing/432d Air Expeditionary Wing, , Nevada 13. Apr 2018 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 96th Test Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Army Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Army Achievement Medal AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor with six oak leaf clusters AF Organizational Excellence Award AF Good Conduct Medal with six oak leaf clusters National Defense Service Medal with Star and one oak leaf cluster Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Iraqi Campaign Medal with Star Southwest Asia Service Medal with Star Operation Inherent Resolve Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korean Defense Service Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1999 Commandant’s Leadership Award, Airman Leadership School 2006 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2008 STEP Promotion to Master Sergeant 2009 Air University’s Enlisted Professional Military Education Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2011 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2013 SNCO of the Year, 621st Contingency Response Wing

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 1 Nov 2015

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT KAREN F. BEIRNE-FLINT

Chief Master Sergeant Karen F. Beirne-Flint is the 16th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) headquartered at Quantico Marine Ground Installation, Virginia. AFOSI is a federal law enforcement agency with responsibility for conducting criminal investigations, counterintelligence and specialized investigative activities, protective service operations and integrated force protection for the Air Force. AFOSI is also a combat-ready military criminal investigative organization that provides the Air Force a wartime capability with counterintelligence support to force protection to find, fix, track and neutralize enemy threats in hostile and uncertain environments. She serves as the senior advisor to the commander on matters concerning force utilization, readiness, training, career progression and quality of life for over 2,000 enlisted, officer and civilian Airmen assigned to major Air Force installations and a variety of operating locations worldwide.

CMSgt Beirne-Flint was born and raised in Bloomingdale, New Jersey. She graduated from Butler High School in 1988 and entered the Air Force in February 1993. She completed technical training as an information management specialist at , in May 1993. Her background includes various duties in information management and information technology at the unit level. She also had an opportunity to educate the Air Force’s newest supervisors as an Airman Leadership School instructor. Her assignments include bases in North Dakota, , Maryland, Texas and Colorado. She also served overseas in and Qatar.

Prior to assuming her current position, she was dual-hatted as the Superintendent, AFOSI 7th Field Investigations Region, , Maryland and the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Investigations Operations Collections Nexus, Quantico, Virginia.

EDUCATION 1998 Airman Leadership School, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota 2000 Associate Degree, Information Management, Community College of the Air Force 2000 Bachelor of Science Degree, Psychology, University of Maryland 2001 Academic Instructor School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2001 Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Follow-on Course, Gunter Annex, Alabama 2002 Associate Degree, Instructor of Military Science and Technology, Community College of the Air Force 2003 Master of Science Degree, Business Organizational Management, University of LaVerne 2003 Occupational Instructor Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2004 Criminal Investigations Training Program, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Brunswick, Georgia 2005 Associate Degree, Police Science, Community College of the Air Force 2005 Noncommissioned Officers Academy, Robins AFB, Georgia 2010 Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, U.S , Newport, Rhode Island 2010 Senior Enlisted Joint Military Professional Enlisted Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College 2012 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Military Professional Enlisted Education Course II, Joint Forces Staff College 2016 AF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 2016 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Randolph AFB, Texas 2016 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell AFB, Alabama 2017 and East Asia Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Capitol Hill Club, Washington, DC

ASSIGNMENTS May 1993 – January 1996, Information Management Specialist, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND January 1996 – February 1998, Quality Advisor, 319th Civil Engineer Squadron, Grand Forks AFB, ND April 1998 – June 2000, Information Systems Manager, Izmir Support Point/NATO, Izmir, Turkey July 2000 – March 2001, NCOIC, Commander’s Support Staff, 354th Logistics Support Squadron, Eielson AFB, AK April 2001 – June 2004, Flight Instructor, Airman Leadership School, Eielson AFB, AK July 2004 – October 2005, Special Agent, AFOSI Detachment 331, Andrews AFB, MD November 2005 – March 2007, NCOIC, Protective Services Division, 33rd Field Investigation Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD April 2007 – April 2008, Special Agent, 24th Expeditionary Field Investigation Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar May 2008 – July 2011, Superintendent, Major Crimes Division, 7th Field Investigation Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD August 2011 – July 2012, Superintendent, 3rd Field Investigations Squadron, San Antonio-Lackland, TX August 2012 – May 2014, Superintendent, 11th Field Investigations Squadron, , TX June 2014 – June 2017 – Superintendent, 8th Field Investigations Region, Peterson AFB, CO July 2017 – December 2017 – Superintendent, 7th Field Investigations Region/Investigations Collections Operations Nexus, Quantico, VA January 2018 – Present – Command Chief, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, Quantico, VA

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Meritorious Service Medal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with five devices Air Force Commendation Medal Joint Achievement Medal with one device Air Force Achievement Medal with one device Joint Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four devices Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year Ribbon with three devices

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1998 John L. Levitow Award, Airman Leadership School 1998 Allied Command Europe’s Airman of the Year 1999 Allied Command Europe’s NCO of the Year 2003 Pacific Air Forces Command Instructor of the Year 2005 John L. Levitow Award, Noncommissioned Officers Academy 2006 AFOSI Region 3 NCO of the Year 2008 AFOSI Region 3 SNCO of the Year 2009 AFOSI Region 3 SNCO of the Year 2010 Distinguished Graduate, Navy Senior Enlisted Academy 2011 AFOSI Region 7 SNCO of the Year

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant, 1 December 2013

( Current as of January 2018)

BIOGRAPHY UNITED STATES AIR FORCE

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT AMANDA G. BERTRAND

Chief Master Sergeant Amanda G. Bertrand is the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Director of the Defense Personnel and Family Support Center (DPFSC) under the Defense Human Resource Activity (DHRA), which is a Department of Defense (DoD) Field Activity of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) located in Alexandria, VA. In this role, she provides advice and guidance on Active and Reserve Component issues to the Director and senior staff to promote and enable the missions of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, the Transition to Veteran Program Office, the Federal Voting Assistance Program, and the Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program.

Chief Master Sergeant Bertrand entered active duty in August, 1990. She performed duties as a Security Specialist for six years; both on the flight line and in the missile field. She retrained into the Paralegal career field in October, 1996 and has performed a wide variety of legal duties at eleven different assignments throughout her career in the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps.

EDUCATION 1990 Security Specialist Apprentice Course, Lackland AFB, Texas 1990 Air Base Ground Defense Course, Level 1, Ft Dix, N.J. 1995 Airman Leadership School, Minot AFB, N.D. 1996 Paralegal Apprentice Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 1998 Associate in Applied Science, Paralegal, CCAF 1998 Associate in Applied Science, Criminal Justice, CCAF 1999 Bachelor of Science, Liberal Studies, summa cum laude, Regents College, N.Y. 2002 Paralegal Craftsman Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2002 NCO Academy (Correspondence) 2009 SNCO Academy (Correspondence) 2010 Law Office Managers Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course (Correspondence) 2014 AFRC Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Robins AFB, Ga. 2016 Professional Manager Certificate, CCAF 2018 Air Force Chief Leadership Course, Gunter Annex (Maxwell AFB), Ala. 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II Course (Correspondence)

ASSIGNMENTS 1. December 1990 – December 1994, Security Specialist, 86th Fighter Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany 2. January 1995 – September 1996, Flight Security Controller, Quality Advisor, 741st Missile Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D. 3. October 1996 – September 1999, Paralegal (Claims, Civil Law, Military Justice), 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, N.D. 4. October 1999 – November 2001, Paralegal (Military Justice), 37th Training Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas 5. December 2001 – September 2002, Paralegal (Military Justice), , Barksdale AFB, La. 6. October 2002 – June 2003, Paralegal (Military Justice), , Hanscom AFB, Mass. 7. July 2003 – October 2005, Paralegal (Claims, Civil Law), Air Force Research Lab, Rome Labs, N.Y. 8. November 2005 – December 2006, Paralegal (Claims), , Edwards AFB, Calif. 9. January 2007 – March 2009, Paralegal (Claims), Air Force Claims Service Center, Kettering, Ohio 10. April 2009 – July 2010, HQ AFMC Senior IMA Paralegal, Acquisitions and Research Centers, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 11. August 2010 – November 2011, Law Office Superintendent, , Barksdale AFB, La. 12. June 2011 – February 2012, Acting Law Office Manager, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, La. 13. November 2011 – June 2014, Senior IMA Paralegal, 14th Air Force, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. 14. July 2014 – January 2015, Acting Manager, Military Justice Division, Air Force Legal Operations Agency, JB Andrews, Md. 15. July 2014 – May 2017, IMA Command Paralegal Manager, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott AFB, Ill. 16. March 2015 – August 2015, Acting Manager, Contract Litigation Field Support Center, Air Force Legal Operations Agency, JB Andrews, Md. 17. September 2015 – September 2016, Special Projects Manager, Air Force Trial Judiciary, Headquarters Air Force, JB Andrews, Md. 18. May 2017 – Present, Senior Enlisted Advisor, Defense Personnel and Family Support Center, Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), Pentagon (Mark Center), Washington D.C.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 1 September 2014

(Current as of October 2018) CSM Craig A. Bishop

CSM Craig Bishop enlisted in the Army in September 1992 from Sweetwater, Tennessee.

CSM Bishop's assignments include Company C, 3rd Battalion, 327th Infantry, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, Company C and Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, , Georgia; Company C, 5th Ranger Training Battalion, Dahlonega, Georgia; Company C, 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia; Regimental Special Troops Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort Benning, Georgia. He has held all NCO Leadership duty positions from Team Leader to Division Command Sergeant Major.

CSM Bishop has completed all levels of the NCOPDS including the Nominative Leaders Course and USSOCOM Summit Course. His additional schools include the U.S. Army Ranger Course, Basic Airborne Course, Jumpmaster, Pathfinder, Air Assault, Special Operations and Tactics Course, SERE-C, and Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.

CSM Bishop's awards and decorations include a Legion of Merit, Bronze Star for Valor, four Bronze Stars, the Purple Heart, and five Meritorious Service Medals.

CSM Bishop is married to the former Holly Roberts of Savannah, Georgia and they have three sons; Hunter, Zachary and Riley.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT HEIDI A. BUNKER

Chief Master Sergeant Heidi A. Bunker is the seventh Command Chief Master Sergeant for the Ohio , 178th Wing, Springfield Air National Guard Base, Ohio. Chief Bunker advises the Wing Commander and his staff on all matters influencing the mission readiness, professional development, proper utilization, health, morale and welfare of the Wing’s enlisted Airmen and their families. Additionally, she disseminates the commander’s policies to all levels of the enlisted core.

Chief Bunker entered military service in October 1991 and was assigned to the 179th Aerial Port Squadron, Air National Guard Base in Mansfield, Ohio as an Air Transportation Specialist. In 2007, Chief Bunker was selected to become a First Sergeant and was assigned to the 179th Aerial Port Squadron and shortly thereafter she completed the USAF First Sergeant’s Academy in residence. She was then assigned as a First Sergeant to the 179th Logistics Readiness Squadron where she performed an integral role as the primary advisor on enlisted matters within the squadron. In 2011, she was selected as the 179th Air Wing & 164th Operations Group First Sergeant where in addition to advising key leadership on enlisted matters, she was the president of the First Sergeant Council. She served in this position until her appointment to the Human Resources Advisor for the where she was tasked with ensuring a culture of inclusion and diversity. She also served as a Four Lenses facilitator, served on the Integrated Delivery System and served on the Joint Inclusion Diversity Executive Council at the Joint Force Headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Chief Bunker served in this position until her appointment to the Group Superintendent position where she provided leadership and management in organizing, equipping and training enlisted personnel.

EDUCATION 1991 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 1991 Technical School, Shepard AFB, Texas 1992 Army Rigger School, Little Rock AFB, Ariz. 1994 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Course - Correspondence 1995 A.A.S. Therapeutic Recreation, North Central State College, Mansfield, Ohio 1996 Bachelor of Applied Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Ashland University, Ashland, Ohio 2002 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy Course - Correspondence 2007 USAF First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2008 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Course - Correspondence 2009 Master of Arts, Community Counseling, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio 2012 A.A.S. Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2014 Human Resource Advisor Orientation Course, AFB, Md. 2015 Leadership Challenge Course II, Joint Headquarters, Beightler, Armory, Columbus, Ohio 2015 Chief’s Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course - Correspondence 2016 Political Economic Conflict Seminar, Capital Hill Club, Washington, DC 2017 Active Duty Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Joint Base Andrews AFB, Md. 2018 Reserve Component National Securities Course, Washington, DC 2018 ANG Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, San Antonio,Texas

ASSIGNMENTS 1. April 1992 - Trainee, Basic Military Training School, Lackland, AFB, Texas 2. June 1992 - Trainee, Student Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, Texas 3. August 1992 - Air Transportation Specialist, 179th Aerial Port Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio 4. October 2006 - First Sergeant, 179th Aerial Port Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio 5. April 2007 - First Sergeant, 179th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio 6. October 2011 - First Sergeant, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio 7. March 2014 - Human Resource Advisor, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio 8. October 2015 - Group Superintendent, 179th Mission Support Group, Mansfield, Ohio 9. July 2017 - Command Chief Master Sergeant, 178th Air Wing, Springfield, Ohio

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Device Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 3 Devices Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 7 Devices National Defense Service Medal with 1 Device Afghanistan Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Armed Forces Service Medal Humanitarian Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with 1 Device Air Force Longevity Service with 3 Devices Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 1 Device Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with 1 Device Air Force Training Ribbon NATO Medal

STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Emergency Service Medal Ohio Commendation Medal Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon with 2 Devices Ohio Special Service Ribbon Ohio Award of Merit with 3 Devices Ohio National Guard Basic Training Ribbon

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1997 Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Aerial Port Squadron 2009 First Sergeant of the Year for Logistics Readiness Squadron/Wing 2009 First Sergeant of the Year, 2010 Air National Guard Outstanding Airman of the Year, First Sergeant Category

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Airman, Oct. 11, 1991 Airman First Class, Oct. 1, 1992 Senior Airman, Aug. 1, 1993 Staff Sergeant, Jan. 1, 1996 Technical Sergeant, Nov. 1, 2000 Master Sergeant, Sep. 2006 Senior Master Sergeant, Jul. 15, 2010 Chief Master Sergeant, May 29, 2014

(Current as of August 2018)

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT LEON O. CALLOWAY

Chief Master Sergeant Leon Calloway is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the , , Illinois. He is the wing’s senior enlisted leader and principal advisor to the commander on matters affecting the health, morale, welfare, readiness, professional development, and effective utilization of more than 2,000 enlisted Airmen. The wing performs annual operation support airlift, of more than 1,400 Department of Defense patients, and the airlift of more than 2,200 key congressional and military leaders with a fleet of 18 C-21 aircraft at Scott, Andrews, and Peterson Air Force Bases. Assisting the wing in accomplishing this mission is its Associate Partner, the Reserve’s 932d Airlift Wing with the C-40 aircraft. Additionally, the 375th Air Mobility wing and the Illinois National Guard’s are Associate Partners in performing the global mission of refueling with the KC-135 aircraft.

Chief Calloway enlisted in the Air Force in September 1996. In January 1997, he graduated from the Electrical Systems Specialist Course at , Texas. He has served in various Civil Engineer leadership positions, as well as Additional Duty First Sergeant, Squadron Training Manager and Civil Engineer Deployment Manager. His assignments include locations in Texas, , Ohio and Alaska. He has deployed to various locations in direct support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, NEW DAWN and Joint Task Force HORN OF AFRICA.

EDUCATION 1996 Basic Military Training Course, Lackland AFB, TX Prior1997 toApprentice his current Electrical assignment, Systems Chief Specialist Calloway Course,served as Sheppard the Command AFB, TX Chie f for the 22d Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air2001 Force Airman Base, Leadership Kansas. School, Holloman AFB, NM 2001 Associate of Applied Science in Electrical and Mechanical Technology, Community College of the Air Force 2001 Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Park University, MO 2001 Civil Engineer Management Craftsman Course, Sheppard AFB, TX 2005 USAFE Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland AFB, TX 2005 Basic Instructor Course, USAF Technical Training School, Sheppard AFB, TX 2006 Associate of Applied Science in Instructor-in-Technology, Community College of the Air Force 2007 Joint Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education Correspondence Course 2007 USAFE Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Correspondence Course 2008 USAF First Sergeant Academy Additional Duty Seminar, Maxwell AFB, AL 2008 Master Instructure Certification, Air Education and Training Command, Keesler AFB, MS 2008 Occupational Instructor Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2011 Civil Engineer Superintendent Course, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 2011 USAFE Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Course, Maxwell AFB, AL 2012 Master of Arts in Christian Leadership, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA 2012 Professional Management Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2016 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX 2016 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL 2017 Joint Senior Enlisted Professional Military Education Correspondence Course II ASSIGNMENTS 1. September 1996 - October 1996, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX 2. October 1996 - January 1997, Student, 366th Civil Engineer Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX 3. January 1997 - August 2000, Electrical Systems Apprentice, 788th Civil Engineer Squadron, Wright- Patterson AFB, OH 4. August 2000 - April 2005, Electrical Systems Journey/Craftsman, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, Holloman AFB, NM (May 2002 – October 2002, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Electric Shop, 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Kygryz Republic; June 2004 – September 2004, Electrical Systems Craftsman, 379th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar) 5. April 2005 - June 2009, Electrical Systems Instructor, Section Chief and Master Instructor, 366th Civil Engineer Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX 6. June 2009 - July 2012, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Superintendent Electrical Systems and Squadron Superintendent, 611th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK (July 2010 – December 2010, Electrical Systems Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates) 7. July 2012 - April 2015, Superintendent AEF Scheduling Division, Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX (September 2013 – March 2014, Superintendent, Facilities Systems Element, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar) 8. April 2015 - August 2016, Chief Enlisted Manager, 366th Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX 9. August 2016 - June 2017, Chief Enlisted Manager, 82d Mission Support Group, Sheppard AFB, TX 10. June 2017 – Aug 2018, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 22d Air Refueling Wing, McConnell AFB, KS 11. Aug 2018 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 375th Air Mobility Wing, Scott AFB, I L

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal w/4 devices Air Force Commendation Medal w/2 devices Air Force Achievement Medal w/1 devices National Defense Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1997 Distinguished Graduate Civil Engineer Technical Training School, Sheppard AFB, TX 2001 Distinguished Graduate Civil Engineer Management Course, Sheppard AFB, TX 2001 Distinguished Graduate and Leadership Award, ALS 2005 Distinguished Graduate and Commandant's Award, NCO Academy 2008 82d Training Wing Volunteer of the Year, Sheppard AFB, TX 2012 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, HQ Air Force Personnel Center AEF & Personnel Operations, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX 2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, HQ Air Force Personnel Center Directorate of Assignments & AEF Operations, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX 2014 Capt Lance P. Sijan Award, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX 2014 CMSgt Fred Archer Award, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph AFB, TX

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant 1 May 2015 (Current as of Sep 2018) CMDCM(SW/AW) Gregory S. Carlson Command Master Chief, Naval Surface Group, Middle Pacific

Command Master Chief Greg S. Carlson, a native of Grand Haven, Michigan, enlisted in the Navy in August 1993. Following completion of basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois, he reported to Operations Specialist “A” School, in Dam Neck, Virginia.

Carlson’s early assignments include tours aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68), NAVAL MOBILE CONSTRUCTION BATTALION TWENTY FOUR/TWENTY SIX, USS COLE (DDG 67), and USS LEYTE GULF (CG 65). He also served as the course LCPO for Anti-Submarine Tactical Air Controller, Anti-Submarine Warfare Evaluator at the Center for Surface Combat Systems, and as the Operations Department LCPO aboard USS MAHAN (DDG 72) and USS ENTERPRISE (CVN-65). In March 2011, he was selected for the Command Master Chief program.

Carlson’s Command Master Chief tours include Air Test Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9), USS NORMANDY (CG 60), USS WASP (LHD 1), and currently serves as Command Master Chief Commander Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific.

His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (four awards), and various unit and campaign awards. In addition, he is the recipient of the MCPON Delbert D. Black Leadership Award, the Surface Navy Association Admiral Zumwalt Visionary Leadership Award, the Navy and Marine Association Leadership Award, and the Naval Academy Class of 1972 Leadership Award. CSM Rocky L. Carr Command Sergeant Major 21stTheater Sustainment Command

Command Sergeant Major Rocky L. Carr was born in Rose Hill, North Carolina. He graduated from Union High School in Clinton North Carolina and enlisted in the United States Army on 23 April 1991. He attended Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, .

His overseas tours include two tours to Germany, two tours to Bosnia, a tour to Kuwait and two tours to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His assignments include Supply Clerk, 503rd Engineer Company, Hohenfels, Germany; Supply Sergeant, HHC, 1-1 Aviation Regiment, Fort Riley, Kansas; Supply Sergeant, B Company, 2-68 Armor, Baumholder, Germany; Supply Sergeant, HHC, 1-35 Armor, Baumholder, Germany; AC/RC Instructor, Camp Dodge, Iowa; Battalion S4 NCOIC, HHC, 27th MSB, , Texas; Brigade S4 NCOIC, HHC, th 15th Sustainment Brigade, Fort Hood, Texas; First Sergeant, 289 Quartermaster Company, th Fort Hood, Texas; Brigade S4 NCOIC, 516 Signal Brigade, Fort Shafter, ; G3 Sergeant th Major for the 8 Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter Hawaii. He served as the Command Sergeant Major for the 115th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. CSM Carr also served as the Command Sergeant Major for the 409th Contracting Support Brigade in Sembach, Germanyand assumed responsibility for the 21st Theater Sustainment Command on 18 May 2018.

His military education includes Basic and Advanced Individual Training as a Unit Supply Specialist at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, 1st Infantry Division Primary Leadership and Development Course at Fort Riley, Kansas, Basic and Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Courses at , Virginia, Battle Staff Course at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Instructor Training Course at the Regional Training Institute at Camp Dodge, Iowa, First Sergeant Course, Fort Hood, Texas. CSM Carr attended the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy, Class 62, , Texas, and completed the Manpower and Force Management Course, Fort Lee, Virginia.

His awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Meritorious Service Medal (4OLC), Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), Good Conduct Medal (7th AWD), Drivers Badge, Meritorious Unit Commendation, and the Army Superior Unit Award.

CSM Carr has five children and is married to the former Roxana Carballo of Houston, Texas. . As of 18 MAY 18

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR CLARK CHARPENTIER

Command Sergeant Major Regional Health Command – Pacific

Command Sergeant Major Clark Charpentier is the Command Sergeant Major for Regional Health Command-Pacific, based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

His immediate previous assignment was as the Command Sergeant Major for Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany.

CSM Charpentier entered the Army from New Orleans and attended Basic Training at , Okla. He graduated from Advanced Individual Training at , Texas, as a Combat Medic.

CSM Charpentier previously served in a variety of leadership positions to include Legislative Advisor, Office of the Surgeon General, National Capital Region; Command Sergeant Major, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Belvoir, Va.; Command Sergeant Major, Troop Command, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center; Division Chief Medical NCO, 1st Armored Division, Wiesbaden, Germany; First Sergeant, Medical Company, R.W. Bliss Health Center, , Ariz.; First Sergeant, 82nd Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Riley, Kan.; Senior Operations Sergeant, Medical Evacuation Proponency Directorate, , Ala.; ANCOC Small Group Leader, BNCOC Senior Small Group Leader, and Platoon Sergeant, AMEDD NCO Academy, Fort Sam Houston; PLDC Instructor, I Corps NCO Academy, Fort Lewis, Wash.; Forward Support MEDEVAC Team NCOIC, 54th Medical Company (Air Ambulance), Fort Lewis; and Squad Leader, 283rd Medical Detachment (Air Ambulance), Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

His military education includes the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Course, Class 59 (Exceeded Course Standards), First Sergeant Course (Exceeded Course Standards), Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (Leadership Award and Commandant’s List), Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course (Commandant’s List), Primary Leadership Development Course (Commandant’s List), Brigade and Battalion Pre-Command Courses, Force Management Course, Total Army Instructor Training Course, Small Group Instructor Training Course, Advanced Instructor Training Course, Support Operations Course, Medical Evacuation Doctrine Course, and various other professional development courses.

His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Iraq Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Unit Commendation, Expert Field Medical Badge, Aviation Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver and Mechanic Badge, and German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.

CSM Charpentier is recipient of the Order of Military Medical Merit, a member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, and holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Science degrees.

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'(&25$7,216$1'%$'*(6 The Legion of Merit; The Bronze Star Medal with Valor Device, Bronze Star Medal (3OLC), Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Army Commendation Medal with Valor Device, Army Commendation Medal (5 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (7 OLC), Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (3-CS), Global Expeditionary Medal, and the NATO Medal for ISAF, Afghanistan Campaign Medal. He has also earned the Combat Action Badge, Masters Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge, Drill Sergeant Badge, British Parachutist Badge, Dutch Parachutist Badge, and Italian Parachutist Badge. He is a Knight in the Order of Saint George (Bronze Medallion), Order of St Maurice (Legionnaire) member of the Excellence in Armor Program, recipient of the Draper Armor Leadership Award, and was inducted as a distinguished member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He has earned his Silver and Gold combat spurs.

Sergeant Major Douglas F. Cutsail III enlisted in the Marine Corps on 19 Oct. 1992 in , Maryland and completed recruit training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina, 15 January 1993. Sergeant Major Cutsail has served in a variety of units and billets throughout his career.

Upon graduation from boot camp he reported to Marine Combat Training and then to Infantry Training Battalion, Camp Geiger, North Carolina, where he attained the MOS 0311 Infantry Rifleman. In May of 1993 he reported to Marine Corps Security Forces School in Chesapeake, Va. where upon graduating was assigned to Marine Corps Security Forces Battalion, Roosevelt Roads Puerto Rico. In December of 1994 Cutsail reported to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marines where he was promoted to Corporal on May 1st 1995. Corporal Cutsail attended Infantry Squad Leaders Course in 1995, was assigned a Fire Team Leader and deployed with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit. During this deployment, Corporal Cutsail participated in operations Assured Response and Quick Response in Monrovia, Liberia and Bangui, Africa. Upon returning from deployment, Corporal Cutsail attended the Leadership Course and earned the title of Company G, 2/2 and the 2nd Marine Regiment Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of FY 1996 and the 1st Quarter of FY 1997. Corporal Cutsail was later promoted to Sergeant Meritoriously on 2 May 1997. Following his promotion, Sergeant Cutsail made a lateral move into the Communications Maintenance Field and reported to Twenty-nine Palms, Ca for school. In March 1998, Sergeant Cutsail reported in to Communications Company, H&S Battalion, 2nd Force Service Support Group where he held the billet of Shipping and Receiving Chief for the Maintenance Section. In December of 1998, Sergeant Cutsail attended Sergeants Course, where he earned the class Leadership and Motivation Award.

Sergeant Cutsail was promoted to Staff Sergeant in April 2000 and was assigned the billet of Company Gunnery Sergeant. Staff Sergeant Cutsail graduated the SNCO Career Course in June 2000 as the Class honor graduate and earned the class Leadership and Motivation Award. In 2001, Staff Sergeant Cutsail was selected for recruiting duty, where he was assigned to RSS Fairfield, Ohio as a canvassing recruiter, followed by SNCOIC. In April of 2003, Staff Sergeant Cutsail was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant and was appointed as the SNCOIC of RSS Evansville, Indiana. In March of 2005, Gunnery Sergeant Cutsail reported to Headquarters Battalion 2d Marine Division, where he was assigned as the Company Gunnery Sergeant for the 1,588 Marines of Headquarters Company. Gunnery Sergeant Cutail graduated from the SNCO Advanced Course in June 2005 where he was the recipient of the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Leadership Writing Award. In June 2006, Gunnery Sergeant Cutsail was appointed to the rank of First Sergeant.

First Sergeant Cutsail reported to Combat Logistics Regiment 2 in June of 2006, where he was responsible for forming a Transportation Support Company from multiple units, Active Duty and Reserve to deploy with Combat Logistics Battalion 5 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 05.07-2. Upon returning to Camp Lejeune in April 2007, First Sergeant Cutsail was assigned to Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment. In September 2007 First Sergeant Cutsail deployed to the Al Anbar Province with 1/10 as Task Force Military Police, for a period of seven months. First Sergeant Cutsail later transitioned assignments to Marine Combat Training Battalion, School of Infantry East as the Hotel Company First Sergeant; where he supervised the training of more than 2,500 entry level Marines in combat related skills. In February 2011, First Sergeant Cutsail was assigned as the Marine Combat Training Battalion Sergeant Major, where he continue to serve until May 2011 when he was assigned as the Recruiting Station Dallas Sergeant Major. In August of 2013, Sergeant Major Cutsail was further assigned as the Marine Corps Recruiters School Sergeant Major, where he supervised the execution of six programs of instruction, training of more than 3,500 career level Marines in Recruiting and Retention. In March of 2016, Sergeant Major Cutsail began his assignment as the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) SgtMaj and has since deployed as Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Force New York, JTF Matthew Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief in Haiti, a seven-month deployment with the 24th MEU and Bataan Amphibious Readiness Group in support of operations in both the 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility and Humanitarian Assistance to the people of Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. Sergeant Major Cutsail is also an adjunct instructor for the SNCO Career Course Seminar and has facilitated three seminars to date, including the first-ever deployed MEU seminar.

Sergeant Major Cutsail holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business & Management from Excelsior College and his personal decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal w/ 2 gold stars, Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 2 gold stars, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ 2 gold stars, Combat Action Ribbon and Humanitarian Service Medal w/ bronze star.

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

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT TAMAR S. DENNIS

Chief Tamar S. Dennis is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, , Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado. She is the principle advisor to the wing commander on all matters affecting the welfare, readiness, morale, training, professional development, and proper utilization of 1,500 wing personnel, and supports 95 tenant organizations comprised of 13,000 total force, joint service, and coalition military and family members. She provides enlisted leadership to the commander, as the wing delivers global infrared surveillance, tracking, and missile warning to protect homeland and expeditionary warfighters.

Chief Dennis was born and raised in Montego Bay, Jamaica. She immigrated to the United States in 1992 and entered the Air Force in July 1994. Her background includes various duties within the Security Forces Career field. She served as a Career Assistance Advisor and held numerous leadership roles in garrison and in deployed locations in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM. Prior to attending Air War College, she served as the Commandant, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy Kapaun Air Station, Germany.

EDUCATION 2003 Bachelors of Science degree in Human Services, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, TX 2003 Principles of Instructions Course, Hickam, HI 2004 Associates in Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice, CCAF 2006 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ 2006 Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Gettysburg, PA 2008 Master of Science, Criminal Justice, Critical Incident Management Concentration, Saint Leo, FL 2010 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 2012 Professional Manager's Certification, CCAF, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 2016 Continuous Process Improvement for Executives, Institute for Defense & Business, Chapel Hill, NC 2017 Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Joint Knowledge Online (JKO) 2018 Master of Science in National Strategic Studies, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL 2018 Doctorate of Philosophy in Public Service, Leadership, Capella University, Minneapolis, MN 2018 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Chapel Hill, NC

ASSIGNMENTS 1. Nov 1994 - Nov 1999, Security Forces Investigator, 72d Security Forces Squadron, Tinker AFB, OK 2. Nov 1999 - Oct 2002, Security Forces Investigator, 48th Security Forces Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, UK 3. Oct 2002 - May 2003, Assistant Flight Chief, 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam AFB, HI 4. May 2003 - Nov 2004, NCOIC, Reports and Analysis, 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam AFB, HI 5. Nov 2004 - Nov 2005, NCOIC, Investigation, 15th Security Forces Squadron, Hickam AFB, HI 6. Dec 2005 - Nov 2007, Flight Chief 89th Security Forces, Squadron Andrews AFB, MD (Nov 2006- Jun 2007, deployed 586th Expeditionary Forces Squadron, Camp Bucca, IQ) 7. Jun 2007 - Jul 2008, Superintendent Training, 316th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD 8. Jul 2008 - Jan 2010, Superintendent Readiness, 316th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD 9. Jan 2010 - Dec 2012, Career Assistance Advisor, 11th Force Support Squadron, JB Andrews, MD 10. Apr 2013 - Apr 2014, Security Forces Manager, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan AB, KP 11. Apr 2014 - Jun 2015, Security Forces Manager, 86th Security Forces Squadron, Ramstein AB, GE 12. Jul 2015 - Jul 2017, Commandant, Kisling Noncomissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, GE 13. Jul 2017 – Jul 2018, Air War College/Annual Year 2018, Student 14. Jul 2018 – present, Command Chief, 460th Space Wing, Buckley AFB, CO

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Bronze Star Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1997 Senior Airman-Below-The-Zone, Tinker AFB, OK 1998 72 ABW Airman of the Quarter, Tinker AFB, OK 1998 Tinker AFB Airman of the Quarter, Tinker AFB, OK 1998 72 SFS Airman of the Year, Tinker AFB, OK 2003 15 SFS NCO of the 3d Quarter, Hickam AFB, HI 2005 Lance P Sijan Award, Hickam AFB, HI 2006 Distinguished Graduate/Commandant’s Leadership Award, NCO Academy, McGuire AFB, NJ 2007 SNCO of the 2d Quarter, 316 SFS, Andrews AFB, MD 2007 Staff SNCO of the Year, AFDW, MD 2010 Distinguished Graduate, SNCO Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, AL 2011 Professional Development Program of the Year, AFDW, MD 2011 SNCO of the Year, 11 FSS, Andrews AFB, MD

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant- November 2013

(Current as of December 2018)

BIOGRAPHY OF SERGEANT MAJOR ALEX M. DOBSON

Sergeant Major Dobson was born in Frankfort, Indiana. Upon graduation from recruit training, he was designated a Field Radio Operator. During 1990, Lance Corporal Dobson was assigned to Bravo Battery 1st Bn. 10th Marines for duty where he served as a Radio Operator for the liaison section and subsequently served as the Radio Chief. In March 1992 he was promoted to Cpl (Meritoriously) and was then assigned as the liaison section chief while in direct support of 2d Bn 2d Marines. During this period Cpl Dobson completed one LF6F deployment participating in Operations Provide Promise in the Adriatic Sea and Support Democracy in Haiti. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in January 1994. During the end of 1994 Sergeant Dobson was then transferred to the School of Infantry where he served as a communications instructor to the SNCO Academy as well as the Range Scheduler for the School of Infantry. During the middle of 1995 Sergeant requested and received orders returning him to the Operating Forces where he was reassigned to 1st Bn 10th Marines. During this period, Sergeant Dobson completed another LF6F deployment participating in Operations Quick Response and Assured Response as the Battery Radio Chief. Upon returning from deployment in 1996, Sergeant Dobson requested and received orders to the Drill Field. Upon completion of Drill Instructor school in 1997, Sergeant Dobson was assigned to Kilo Company 3rd Recruit Training Battalion where he served as a Drill Instructor and Senior Drill Instructor. He was promoted to Staff Sergeant in March 1998. In 2000, upon completing a successful tour on the Drill Field, Staff Sergeant Dobson received orders to 2d FSSG. He was assigned as the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Manager for the 2d FSSG responsible to the Commanding General for all Cryptographic hardware and software in the 2d FSSG. He was promoted to Gunnery Sergeant in April 2001. In August 2001 Gunnery Sergeant Dobson was reassigned to Communication Company where he served as the Company Gunnery Sergeant and Company First Sergeant until August 2003. From January 2001 to March 2002 Gunnery Sergeant Dobson deployed as a member of JTF-160 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom conducting Detainee Operations in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. In February 2002, Gunnery Sergeant Dobson deployed to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Upon returning from deployment in May 2003, Gunnery Sergeant Dobson was assigned as the Company First Sergeant of Communication Company where he stayed until August 2003. In August 2003, Gunnery Sergeant Dobson was assigned to the position as the Company First Sergeant of Service Company H&S Bn. 2d FSSG. In December 2003 Gunnery Sergeant Dobson was selected and subsequently frocked to the rank of First Sergeant and remained in place at 2D FSSG until November 2004, at which time he received order to 1st Battalion, 6th Marines, 2D Marine Division. Upon his check-in he was assigned as the H&S Co. First Sergeant and subsequently deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 in March 2005. Upon his return to CONUS, First Sergeant Dobson received orders to the Inspector-Instructor Staff Greensboro, North Carolina. In May 2008, Sergeant Major Dobson was promoted to his current rank and was assigned to 2nd Battalion 10th Marines. Sergeant Major Dobson then received orders to Combat Logistics Battalion 6 and deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from Jan 2010 to July 2010. Upon returning from deployment Sergeant Major Dobson received orders to Marine Air Control Squadron – 2. In May 2013, SgtMaj Dobson deployed to the United Arab Emirates as the SgtMaj of the Marine Corps Training Mission (MCTM – UAE.) Upon returning from deployment, SgtMaj Dobson was assigned to Combat Logistics Regiment – 25. In April 2016 SgtMaj Dobson was slated to serve as the MCRDSD / Western Recruiting Region SgtMaj. SgtMaj Dobson currently serves as the 2D Marine Division SgtMaj. SgtMaj Dobson’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with two gold stars, Navy Commendation Medal with one gold star, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal with one Gold Star and the Combat Action Ribbon. Sergeant Major Dobson has one daughter, Kylie, age 23, a U.S. Marine. UNITED STATES ARMY SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND

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Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Eckard USASOC Command Sergeant Major

Command Sgt. Maj. Marc Eckard graduated Summa Cum Laude from Norwich University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Studies and Defense Analysis.

He entered the U.S. Army in June 1987. After Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training he was assigned to 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry, Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where he served as an infantryman.

Eckard attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 1991 and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1992, after which he was assigned to Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne).

He served in positions of increasing responsibility to include weapons sergeant, and team sergeant, 1st Battalion, 3rd SFG; 2nd Battalion operations sergeant major; company sergeant major, Charlie Company, 3rd Battalion; and 3rd SFG command sergeant major.

Other noteworthy assignments include the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, where he served as battalion command sergeant major, 4th Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne). He later returned to USAJFKSWCS as commandant of the Non-Commissioned Officers Academy and most recently the command senior enlisted leader of Special Operations Command Central, McDill, Air Force Base, Florida.

Eckard deployed multiple times throughout his career, supporting Operations Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Uphold Democracy, Noble Obelisk and Enduring Freedom.

His military education includes: Infantry Mortar Leader’s Course, Basic, Advanced and Senior Leader's Courses, Special Forces Assessment and Selection, Special Forces Qualification Course, Ranger Course, Air Assault School, Basic Airborne, Static Line Jumpmaster Course, Combat Diver Qualification and Combat Diver Supervisor Courses, Free Fall Parachutist and Free Fall Jumpmaster Courses, the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy and the Summit Course.

Eckard's awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit (OLC), the Bronze Star Medal (3 OLC), the Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), the Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (3 OLC), the Good Conduct Medal (8 OLC), the National Defense Service Medal (OLC), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal (OLC), the NCO Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4), the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge (2nd award), the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Special Operations Dive Supervisor Badge, the Military Free Fall Jumpmaster Badge, Ranger Tab and the Special Forces Tab. Command Sergeant Major Michael A. Ferrusi

Command Sergeant Major Michael A. Ferrusi took the position of senior-enlisted advisor of the 82nd Airborne Division in October, 2017. CSM Michael A. Ferrusi is a native of Niagara Falls; New York. He entered the Military into the Infantry in February of 1987 at Ft Benning, Georgia.

After attending Basic Training, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi’ s first operational assignment was in 1987 to the 1-509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, Joint Readiness Training Center, and Ft. Chaffee . During this assignment, he served as Rifleman, Saw Gunner, Machine Gunner, RTO, Rifle Team and Squad Leader, and Recon Squad Leader. In 1992 CSM Ferrusi moved to Fort Bragg North Carolina and served as a LRSC Water Team Leader in F Co 51st IN LRSD, 18th Airborne Corps until 1996.

In 1996, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi was assigned to Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment, Ft. Benning GA, where he served as a RSOV Squad Leader, Weapons Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant. In 2001, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi moved to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 75th Ranger Regiment where he served as the Assistant Operations Sergeant and Liaison Operations NCO. During this assignment, he participated in combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In April 2002, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi was re-assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Savannah Georgia, where he served as the Intelligence Operations Sergeant and then First Sergeant for Charlie Company and Headquarters and Headquarters Company. During these assignments, he participated in combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In July of 2005, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi attended and graduated from the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy. Following his assignment to the Academy, in 2006 Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi was assigned to the Asymmetric Warfare Group at Ft Meade, Maryland. During his assignment with the AWG, he was the first Group Operations Sergeant Major and the First Command Sergeant Major of Accessions and Selection.

In August of 2007, Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi was assigned to 1-11th IN, 199th IN BDE, FT Benning Georgia, In November of 2009 Command Sergeant Major was assigned to 2-503rd, ABN IN, “The Rock”, 173rd BCT (ABN). During this assignment, he deployed twice for combat operations in Operation Enduring Freedom. In May 2013, CSM Ferrusi was selected as the interim 173rd BCT (ABN) BDE CSM until April 2014.

In April of 2014, CSM Ferrusi was assigned as the 3RD BDE, 10TH Mountain Division Command Sergeant Major. He deployed the Brigade to Afghanistan in July15 as the TAAC-E CSM, Train, Advise, Assist East (Formerly RC East). In April of 2016 CSM Ferrusi became the United States Army Alaska, (USARAK) Command Sergeant Major. In October of 2017 CSM Ferrusi assumed responsibility as the Command Sergeant Major of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Command Sergeant Major Ferrusi is a graduate of the Individual Infantry Basic Training Course, Basic Airborne School, Ranger School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, Long Range Reconnaissance Course, Jumpmaster, SERE, numerous Marine and Naval Warfare Operations Schools, and has attended and completed all levels of NCOES. CSM Ferrusi has earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Expert Infantryman’s Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, and was awarded the Order of St. Maurice; Centurion and the Honorable Order of St Barbara’s medallion. He is currently enrolled in Trident University in his final class for earning his Bachelor of Science Business Administration degree.

Master Chief Lori J. Fields Fourteenth Coast Guard District Command Master Chief

Command Master Chief Lori Fields assumed the duties as Command Master Chief for the Fourteenth Coast Guard District on May 2, 2018. Her primary responsibility is advisor to the Commander of Coast Guard District Fourteen in Honolulu, Hawaii, regarding issues and initiatives pertaining to all Coast Guard members and their families. The 14th District includes 12.2 million square mile area of operations extending from the Hawaiian Islands, , American Samoa, and activities in , , and Japan.

CMC Fields previously served as the Command Master Chief for SECTOR Northern New in South Portland, advising the SECTOR Commander on matters and policies relating to all Coast Guard members and their families in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Master Chief Fields is a native of Tonasket, WA. She enlisted in the Coast Guard in August of 1992. Master Chief Fields previously served as the Command Master Chief for SECTOR Northern New England in South Portland, Maine; Yeoman “A” School Chief in Petaluma, CA; Integrated Support Command, Personnel Support Services Unit, and Base in Seattle, WA; SECTOR in Anchorage, AK; Communication Station Pacific in Point Reyes Station, CA; Naval Engineering Support Unit in Seattle, WA; Group Astoria, OR; Integrated Support Command Honolulu, HI; District Fourteen Honolulu, HI and Group/Air Station Port Angeles, WA.

Master Chief Fields personal awards include five Coast Guard Commendation Medals, three Coast Guard Achievement Medals, two Coast Guard Commandant’s Letter of Commendation Ribbons, and eight Coast Guard Good Conduct Medals.

Master Chief holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Liberal Studies. She is a graduate of Chief Petty Officer Academy Class 166, Coast Guard Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, and Navy Senior Enlisted Leadership Course Class 186.

She is married to SK1 Chuck Fields, USCG (ret) and they have one son, Spencer who is 12. BIOGRAPHY U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E New York Air National Guard

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT AMY R. GIAQUINTO

Chief Master Sergeant Amy R. Giaquinto is the Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) for the New York National Guard reporting directly to the Adjutant General on all enlisted issues. She represents the highest level of enlisted leadership for the New York National Guard and is responsible for the welfare, readiness, morale, development, and care for over 5800 Airmen and over 10000 Soldiers.

Chief Giaquinto entered the U.S. Army in 1984 and served as an Administrative Specialist while assigned to Headquarters, United States Army, Europe (USAREUR) in Heidelberg, Germany. During this time, Chief Giaquinto was responsible for preparing and executing itineraries for distinguished guests visiting the Headquarters in Heidelberg. In 1997, after a break in service, she joined the New York Air National Guard as an Information Manager at the . She served seven years in the Logistics Readiness Squadron managing the Orderly Room. During this time she also served on the Base Honor Guard. In 2004 Chief Giaquinto was selected as the Information Resource Manager in the Communications Flight where she became the focal point for all Information Management related issues that included training 27 Information Managers and serving as the Webmaster, and Freedom of Information Act Manager. In 2006 Chief Giaquinto was selected as the Office Manager for the Wing Command Staff, administering executive support for the Wing Commander, Vice Commander and Executive Officer. During this time she also served on the Air National Guard Portal Advisory Council, Region 1 Portal Content Manager and Unit Deployment Manager.

In 2009 Chief Giaquinto deployed to Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom, and in 2010 she was selected as a Human Resource Specialist at the New York State Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), New York Air National Guard (NYANG) in Latham, N.Y. She retrained into the Personnel Career Field and handled all Officer Personnel Programs, including administrative support for both the Commander and the Chief of Staff of the New York Air National Guard. She has been actively involved with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program serving as a Victim Advocate and as a Bystander Intervention trainer at the Joint Forces Headquarters and the 109th Airlift Wing. In 2011, Chief Giaquinto was selected as the Personnel Superintendent and became the JFHQ Sexual Assault Response Coordinator-Air providing training, guidance and administrative support to the JFHQs and all of the NYANG. In June 2013 Chief Giaquinto was selected as the 109th Airlift Wing Command Chief. In July 2016 Chief Giaquinto was selected as the New York State Command Chief. She assumed her present position in October 2017.

EDUCATION 1999 Facilitator Course, Schenectady, N.Y. 1999 Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory Military Course, non-residence 2002 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, non-residence 2005 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, non-residence 2011 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate (VA), Little Rock, Ark. 2012 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Washington, D.C. 2012 ANG Chief's Executive Course, Washington, D.C. 2013 Contemporary Base Issues Course, 109th AW, Scotia, N.Y. 2013 Senior Leader AFSO21, 109th AW, Scotia, N.Y. 2014 ANG Command Chief Orientation Course, JBSA, Lackland AFB, Texas 2014 Senior Enlisted Joint PME, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va. 2014 Reserve Component National Security Course, National Defense University, Ft. Myers, Va. 2015 Africa Regional Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C. 2015 Associate of Applied Science Degree, Information Management, Community College of the Air Force 2017 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Chapel Hill, N.C. 2018 Leading Strategically Program, Colorado Springs, CO 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint PME II, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va

ASSIGNMENTS 1. September 1984 - November 1987, Administration Specialist, HQ USAREUR, Heidelberg, Germany 2. May 1997 - March 2004, Information Manager, 109th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Scotia, N.Y. 3. April 2004 - July 2006, Information Resource Manager, 109th Communications Flight, Scotia N.Y. 4. August 2006 - August 2010, Officer Manager, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 5. September 2010 - October 2011, Human Resource Specialist, JFHQ-NYANG, Latham, N.Y. 6. November 2011 - May 2013, Personnel Superintendent, JFHQ-NYANG, Latham, N.Y. 7. June 2013 - September 2016, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 109th Airlift Wing, Scotia, N.Y. 8. July 2016 – January 2017, Command Chief Master Sergeant, JFHQ-NYANG, Latham, N.Y. 9. October 2017 – present, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, JFHQ-NYNG, Latham N.Y.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with three devices Air Force Commendation Medal with one device Air Force Achievement Medal Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with five devices National Defense Service Medal Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one device Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal with one device

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2001 Distinguished Graduated, Information Management Apprentice Course 2001 109th Airlift Wing (AW) Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year 2005 Inspector General (IG) Team Award during 109th AW Unit Compliance Inspection (UCI) 2005 Inspector General Coin Recipient for Outstanding Performer during 109th AW UCI 2010 Leadership Tech Valley Graduate

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS Enlisted Association of the National Guard Enlisted Association of the New York National Guard Air Force Sergeants Association (AFSA) Unified Military Affairs Council

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant Nov. 16, 2011

(Current as of September 2018) Lance Graham - Warrant Officer Diver

Warrant Officer Diver Lance Graham enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1989 as a Radio Operator, serving on three warships over several years. The highlight during this period was successful completion of the Defence Diver Course in 1992.

WODR Graham posted to the diving tender HMNZS Manawanui in 1996. An operational tour followed under the auspices of the United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM) at the Baghdad Monitoring and Verification Centre, IRAQ.

In 1998 WODR Graham successfully passed the Leading Diver Course and transferred into the Operational Diving Team. A four month deployment with the in 1999 saw him based in Portsmouth working with Fleet Diving Unit One (Maritime Counter Terrorism) and Fleet Diving Unit Two (World Operations Team).

WODR Graham deployed operationally in 2001 to East Timor to effect underwater security in support of East Timorese independence. In 2002 WODR Graham was awarded Sailor of the Quarter and in 2003 he successfully qualified as a Petty Officer Diver, attaining DUX for both the professional and command components. WODR Graham was awarded RNZN Petty Officer DUX of the year for 2003.

In 2004 WODR Graham posted to HMNZS Te Mana, deploying to the Arabian Gulf as an element of Operation Enduring Freedom. WODR Graham posted to the Naval School of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) Eglin Air Force Base, Florida in 2006, and qualified as a NATO Explosive Ordnance Technician. On graduation he was awarded honour student for the Underwater Phase. On his return WODR Graham promoted to Chief Petty Officer and posted to the newly formed Joint Service EOD School where he was a founding instructor. In 2007 WODR Graham deployed operationally to Southern Lebanon as an EOD Team Leader under the UN Mine Action Co-ordination Centre (UNMACC) mandate.

WODR GRAHAM returned to the Operational Diving Team (ODT) in 2008 where he planned, executed and led all domestic, international and multi-agency exercises and operations. This included assistance to the Tongan Government after the sinking of Princess Ashika in 2009, and post tsunami support during Pacific Partnership 2011. That same year WODR GRAHAM received a Maritime Component Commander Commendation for his outstanding contribution to the RNZN.

WODR GRAHAM was promoted to his current rank in 2010 and posted into an executive role where he was pivotal in developing multi-agency and coalition partnerships. In 2011 WODR GRAHAM posted to the RNZN Diving School where he assumed the role of Head of the Diving Trade.

In 2014 WODR GRAHAM successfully completed the NZDF Joint Warrant Officer Advanced Course achieving excellent results. In 2015 WODR GRAHAM posted to the Leadership Development Group as Directing Staff for the Recruit Training Squadron.

In August 2016 WODR Graham posted into the role of Command Warrant Officer (CWO) for Headquarters Deployable Joint Interagency Task Force (HQDJIATF). During October 2016 WODR Graham was selected to represent the NZDF as a facilitator on the NATO Intermediate Leadership Course in a Multicultural Environment Lucerne, Switzerland.

WODR Graham deployed operationally with HQDJIATF on 14 November 2016 in response to the Kaikoura earthquake in New Zealand. In October and November 2017 he deployed on Exercise Southern Katipo as deputy of the Commanders Advisory Group (CAG). During Exercise Tropic Major held May 2018 in VANUATU, he planned and executed all KLE, led the CAG throughout and undertook Gender Advisory duties to support the Commander.

In Dec 2018 WO GRAHAM posted to US INDOPACOM as the Foreign Exchange Officer with the Global Operations Initiative (GPOI) and the J00SEL.

WO GRAHAM is married to Stacy Craigie and is the proud father of Maia Shakti (17), Eve Aroha (7) and Indie Ambar (3).

BIOGRAPHY

CMDCM (SW/AW) Justin Gray is a native of Shoshone, Idaho and graduated from Shoshone High School in May of 1991. Immediately following graduation he enlisted in the US Navy, attending Basic Training, Nuclear Field Machinist Mate “A” School and Naval at Naval Training Center, Orlando, Florida. He completed his nuclear prototype training and Engineering Laboratory Technician “C” school at Naval Nuclear Power Training Unit Idaho Falls, Idaho in June of 1992.

His operational nuclear propulsion tours include USS CALIFORNIA (CGN 36), USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), and USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). He completed a maintenance activity tour in R-5/R-10 division onboard USS SIMON LAKE (AS 33). He has also completed three instructor tours at NUCLEAR POWER TRAINING UNIT BALSTON SPA and SUBMARINE LEARNING FACILITY NORFOLK, qualifying Master Training Specialist each time.

He served as USS GONZALEZ’ CMC from October 2013 to March 2016. During his tour GONZALEZ earned consecutive Battle “E” awards and the 2015 Retention Excellence Award. He served as Naval Support Activity Hampton Roads’ CMC from April 2016 to March 2018 earning the Retention Excellence Award for 2016 and 2017. He became the Navy Region Mid-Atlantic CMC in March 2018.

Master Chief Gray is a Dean’s List graduate of the Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 150 Gray), and has completed the COB/CMC course and MCPON’s Executive Leadership Seminar. He holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Human Resource Management from New School University and a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering from Old Dominion University.

His awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3 awards), Good Conduct Medal (8 awards), Humanitarian Service Medal and various unit citations and awards.

CMDCM (SW/AW/IW) JIMMY W. HAILEY III Command Master Chief, Naval Service Training Command

Command Master Chief Hailey is a native of Austin, Texas. He graduated high school in 1993 and enlisted in the Navy in 1994. He is a designated Master Training Specialist, and is a graduate of the US Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 154/Brown), CMC/COB Course (Class 109), and the Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course at National Defense University/Joint Forces Staff College. Additionally, he earned his Associates in Arts Degree majoring in Marine Systems Management from Coastline Community College in May 2007 and earned his certification in Organizational Leadership from Fort Hays State University in June 2012. Following his graduation from recruit training at RTC Great Lakes and Surface Sonar Technician “A” School, his first duty station was the Pre-Commissioning crew of the USS FITZGERALD (DDG 62) , CA. Follow on tours include: USS BENFOLD (DDG 65) San Diego, CA. and USS CHUNG-HOON (DDG 93) Pearl Harbor, HI. Ashore, he served two tours at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes Illinois performing the duties as a Recruit Division Commander, Ship’s (Barracks) Leading Chief Petty Officer, Fleet Quality Assurance Leading Chief Petty Officer, and 7th Fleet Leading Chief Petty Officer. Selected into the Command Master Chief program in February 2012, his CMC tours include Strike Fighter Squadron EIGHT SIX (VFA-86) “Sidewinders”, Carrier Air Wing SEVENTEEN (CVW-17) “Team Quicksand”, and USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) He assumed the duties as Command Master Chief of Naval Service Training Command in April 2018. His military decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy/Marine Corps Commendation Medal (three awards), Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Navy Good Conduct Medal (six awards), Iraq Campaign Medal, GWOT Expeditionary Medal, GWOT Service Medal, Recruit Training Service Ribbon (two awards) and numerous unit citation and service awards.

WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL HENNESSY MNZM

WARRANT OFFICER MICHAEL HENNESSY MNZM

W/O Hennessy enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Air Force on the 7th October 1986 as an Avionics Technician. As a technical tradesman and supervisor, W/O Hennessy has served on No’s 75, 2, 40 and 3 Squadrons.

In 1991 he was posted to No. 2 Squadron, as part of the RNZAF’s initial deployment of A4 Skyhawks to the Royal Australian Naval Base Albatross in Nowra, Australia. In 1996 he was promoted to Sergeant and posted to No. 40 Squadron where he participated in tactical and strategic airlift operations in support of NZDF outputs around the world.

In 1999 he was posted to No. 3 Squadron, and deployed with them to East Timor as part of the United Nations Transitional Authority Mission (UNTAET). Promoted to Flight Sergeant in 2001, W/O Hennessy remained on No. 3 Squadron, undertaking a second deployment to East Timor as the Aircraft Maintenance Team Leader. In 2002, he moved to RNZAF Base Ohakea to help lay the foundation for the relocation of No. 3 Squadron from Hobsonville to Ohakea. In that same year, he also completed his third deployment to East Timor. In 2004 W/O Hennessy completed a fourth deployment with No. 3 Squadron, this time to the in support of the Regional Assistance Mission (OP RAMSI). In recognition of his services to No. 3 Squadron W/O Hennessy was made a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit in the 2004 New Year’s Honours list.

Selected to attend the USAF SNCO Academy (AFSNCOA) in January 2007, Warrant Officer Hennessy was the first RNZAF SNCO to attend and graduate from the academy. On return to NZ in March 2007, he was promoted to Warrant Officer and posted to the Command and Recruit Training Squadron (CRTS) as the Squadron Warrant Officer. Remaining at CRTS, W/O Hennessy was appointed Chief Instructor of NCO Leadership training in May 2009 where he was responsible for the facilitation and delivery of all RNZAF NCO leadership courses from Corporal through to Warrant Officer.

In Aug 2010, W/O Hennessy returned to No. 3 Squadron as the Squadron Warrant Officer. As an executive member of No. 3 Squadron, he participated in single Service, Joint and Multi-agency / National exercises and operations. Responsible for the morale, welfare, discipline and coordination of all personnel in order to ensure the provision of safe, effective air operations. He often carried out these duties in conjunction with holding Delegated Engineering Authority with responsibility for the Technical Airworthiness of the RNZAF assets allocated to the mission.

W/O Hennessy was appointed to his current position as Career Manager (Technical) in the Directorate of Career Management (DCM) in Jan 2015. He is currently responsible for the strategic career management of all RNZAF technical personnel

He has been married for 25 years to Nicki, a school teacher, and they have two adult daughters, Caitlin and Paige.

Special Operations Command Europe

Command Sergeant Major Bruce W. Holmes Senior Enlisted Leader

CSM Bruce W. Holmes is a native of Granbury, Texas. He enlisted in the Army on August 6, 1993 as a Medical Laboratory Technician, and attended Basic Training at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri followed by Advanced Individual Training at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas. As a lab technician, he served at , Maryland; Fort Bragg, North Carolina; and the Republic of Korea.

CSM Holmes attended Special Forces Assessment and Selection in 2000, and graduated the Special Forces Qualification Course as an 18D (Special Forces Medic) in 2002. Assigned to 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), CSM Holmes held positions as an Operational Detachment Alpha Medic, ODA Operations Sergeant, First Sergeant, Group Operations Sergeant Major, as well as Company Sergeant Major.

CSM Holmes was previously assigned as the Special Forces liaison to conventional forces in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan, as well as the Operations Sergeant Major for 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). He served as the Command Sergeant Major for 3rd Battalion, 3rd SFG(A), and as the Group CSM for 3rd SFG(A).

He has completed seven combat deployments in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM as well as multiple deployments to the African continent.

His awards and decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and Army Commendation with Valor. He has earned the Combat Infantry Badge, Combat Medic Badge, the Special Forces Tab, Expert Field Medical Badge, Military Freefall Parachutist Jumpmaster Badge, Master Parachutist Badge, German Schuetzenschnur and Free Fall Wings (Silver), Estonian Freefall Wings, and Air Assault Badge.

CSM Holmes is a graduate of the Joint Special Operations Senior Enlisted Academy and the Summit Course, and is an inductee in the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club.

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT MICHELLE R. JACKSON

Chief Master Sergeant Michelle R. Jackson is the Command Chief of the 82d Training Wing, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. As Command Chief, she represents the highest enlisted level of leadership for the command and executes the commander's mission by developing the wing's capacity for combat preparedness and professional development for the permanent party force and over 60,000 Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and allied students each year at Sheppard and through the wing's 64 detached units across the globe. Additionally, the Chief directly supports the mission accomplishment of the 80th Flying Training Wing as it generates 66,000 sorties annually to train combat pilots for the U.S. and its NATO allies.

Chief Jackson entered the Air Force in September 1994. She graduated from the information management apprentice course at Keesler AFB, Miss., in January 1995. Her background includes various duties in information management, knowledge operations and communications at wing, major-command and air staff levels. Her assignments include bases in Mississippi, Virginia, the District of Columbia, Ohio, and overseas positions in Germany, South Korea and Hawaii. She deployed in support of Operation Joint Guard and Joint Forge, as well as Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.

Prior to assuming her current position, she served as the Command Chief, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

EDUCATION 1999 Airman Leadership School, Kapuan Air Station, Germany 2005 Associate of Applied Science, Information Resources Management, Community College of the Air Force 2005 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Air Base, Ala. 2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Air Base, Ala. 2009 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Norfolk, Va. 2009 Associate of Applied Science, Occupational Education, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas 2009 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, Wayland Baptist University, Plainview, Texas 2011 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2014 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, San Antonio, Texas 2015 Leadership Enhancement/Development Program, Greensboro, N.C. 2016 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2016 Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century Executive Leadership Course, University of Tennessee Center for Executive Education, Knoxville, Tenn. 2016 Graduate Certificate, Human Resources Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Ala. 2016 Master of Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, Ala. 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course II

ASSIGNMENTS 1. September 1994 - October 1994, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 2. October 1994 - January 1995, Student, Technical Training School, Keesler AFB, Miss. 3. February 1995 – July 2001, NCOIC, Executive Services and Workgroup Management Headquarters U.S. Air Forces in Europe Inspector General, Ramstein AB, Germany (February 1998 - July 1998, Protocol NCO, Combined Air Operations Center, Headquarters 5th Allied Tactical Air Force, Aeroporto Tommaso Dal Molin, Vicenza, Italy) 4. August 2001 - August 2002, NCOIC, Commanders Support Staff, 51st Mission Support Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea 5. September 2002 - August 2005, Executive Assistant, Pacific Air Force Command Chief, Headquarters PACAF, Hickam AFB, Hawaii 6. September 2005 - August 2007, Enlisted Programs Manager and Executive Assistant, Command Chief, Air Combat Command, Langley AFB, Va. (September 2006 - January 2007, Superintendent, Command Staff, 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar) 7. August 2007 - August 2009, Executive Assistant to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Headquarters Air Force, , Washington, D.C. 8. August 2009 - July 2012, Directorate Superintendent, Headquarters ACC Command Staff, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. 9. July 2012 - December 2015, Senior Enlisted Leader, Washington Area Communications Command & Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor, White House Communications Agency, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, District of Columbia 10. December 2015 – June 2017, Command Chief, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 11. June 2017 – present, Command Chief, 82d Training Wing, Sheppard AFB, Texas

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster

EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant April 2013

(Current as of August 2018)

Force Master Chief (SEAL) WILLIAM A. KING Naval Special Warfare Force Master Chief

William King is the Force Master Chief of Naval Special Warfare (NSW) at Naval Special Warfare Command (WARCOM), the component headquarters for NSW.

Force Master Chief King was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. He enlisted in the in the in April, 1991 and attended Quartermaster “A” School in Orlando, Florida. He then reported to Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL School (BUD/S), graduating with Class 182 in May of 1992. Following BUD/S graduation, Master Chief King was assigned to SEAL Team ONE, NAB Coronado, California from 1992 to 1998 where he completed two tours as a Platoon Operator and nine months in Training Cell.

He reported to Naval Special Warfare Development Group (NSWDG) and completed Selection and Training in 1998. He was initially assigned to Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadron THREE where he served as Assault Team Member, Team Leader, Operations Chief, and Troop Chief from 1999 through 2005. During this period he completed six deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Following his squadron time, he served as the Selection and Training Program and Training Department Master Chief from 2006 to 2008.

Tactical Development and Evaluation Squadron FIVE was commissioned on 04 July 2008 with Master Chief King serving as the plank owner Command Master Chief. While assigned to Squadron FIVE, he completed two additional tours to Afghanistan. He then served as the NSWDG Operations Master Chief and as a member of the Commander’s Initiatives Group from 2010 to 2013. In June of 2013, while attached to a Joint Task Force (JTF), he served as the Regional Task Force Senior Enlisted Advisor for a 900 person unit focused on specific geographic areas outside the areas of active armed conflict. He then served as the Command Master Chief for NSWDG from August of 2015 to August of 2017.

Master Chief King holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in commercial photography from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California and a Master of International Public Policy from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in Washington DC. His awards include the Legion of Merit, six Bronze Stars (five with Valor), the Meritorious Service Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, one Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, two Combat Action Ribbons (OIF/OEF), and numerous unit and campaign awards.

FORCE MASTER CHIEF CHRIS KOTZ Navy Reserve Force Master Chief

Force Master Chief Chris Kotz, a native of North Augusta, South Carolina, enlisted in the United States Navy in February 1991. Following graduation from basic training at Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California, he reported to Basic Hospital Corps School, Naval School of Health Sciences, San Diego, California. Kotz later graduated from the Surface Force Independent Duty Corps School and also the Field Medical Service School. United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy (Class 140), Command Leadership School (Class 95) and has earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Ashford University.

Kotz completed sea duty assignments at USS ESTOCIN (FFG 15), USS SAMUEL ELIOT MORISON (FFG 13), USS STEPHEN W. GROVES (FFG 29), LCS Crew 101 in USS FREEDOM (LCS 1) and USS FORT WORTH (LCS 3).

Ashore, his tours include Navy Reserve Center, Tyler, Texas, Branch Medical Clinic Fort Worth, Texas, Navy Reserve Readiness Command South (formerly REDCOM 11), Inspector-Instructor, Company F(-), 2d Battalion, 23d Marines, and Squadron ONE.

Kotz also has as a combat tour with Task Force Military Police, 1st Battalion, 14th Marines (Reinforced) in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His last assignment was as the Command Master Chief to Commander, Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana.

He is married to Kristen Kotz of Tyler, Texas and has a Daughter Alexis at the University of Texas (Tyler) and a Son, Jaxon who is in High School.

He is designated a Warfare and Surface Warfare Specialist.

Kotz’s personal awards include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (six awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards), and various unit and campaign awards.

Kotz became the 16th Force Master Chief of the Navy Reserve on October 13, 2017. Professional Resume For Sergeant Major Daniel L. Krause

t UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS Sergeant Major, MARFORCYBERSPACE 9800 Savage Road Fort Meade, MD 20755 Comm: 951-326-5286 Email: [email protected]

MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device Bronze Star Medal (2d Award) Purple Heart Medal Meritorious Service Medal th Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (5 Award) Combat Action Ribbon

PERSONAL INFORMATION COMBAT TOURS Date of Rank: 120601 Wife’s Name: Valerie 02/06-09/06 OIF Children: 2 08/09-03/10 OIF POB/Date: Greeley, CO/750326 03/10-07/10 OEF 09/13-04/14 OEF

EDUCATION (Civilian & Military) 1994 Windsor High 1995 Vehicle Body Repairman 1998 Basic Motor Transport Mechanic 1998 Sgt’s CRS Resident 1998 SNCO Non - Resident CRS 200 0 Drill I nstructor School 2003 Warfighting Skills Program 2004 SNCO Resident CRS 2005 Motor Transport Chief CRS 2007 Regional E-8 Seminar 2007 1stSgt’s CRS 2009 SEJPME CRS 2011 SEPME

CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS 1803-Present U.S. MARFORCYBERSPACECOM MARFOR SgtMaj 1504-1802 The Basic School TBS SgtMaj 1306-1504 1st Combat Engineer Bn Bn SgtMaj 11121981-1306 1st Bn 11th Mar Bn SgtMaj 1104 -1112 HQBN 1st MarDiv Co 1stSgt 1010 -1104 Wounded Warrior Bn West Co 1stSgt 0801-1010 3rd Bn 7th Marines Co 1stSgt 0701-0801 Infantry Training Bn Co 1stSgt 0504-0701 1st MLG PLT SGT/Co GySgt/Maint Chief 0404-0505 3rd MLG Co GySgt/Maint Chief 0001-0403 MCRD San Diego DI/SDI/CDI/BN Drill Master

9701-9912 1st FSSG NCOIC/SNCOIC/PLTSGT 9512 -9612 CSSD-37 Shop Chief/NCOIC 9501 -9512 1st FSSG MT Mechanic 9410 -9501 APG MD 3513/3521 MOS School 9409 -9410 SOI Camp Pendleton, CA MCT 9406-9409 MCRD San Diego Recruit

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

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT SUMMER LEIFER

Chief Master Sergeant Summer Leifer is the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Chief Leifer advises the commander on all aspects of the worldwide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations of six ISR groups, supporting nine commanders, including more than 6,000 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and a total enterprise valued at more than $5 billion.

Chief Leifer entered the Air Force in November, 1994. She graduated from the cryptologic language analyst course at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas in October, 1996. Her background includes numerous duties as a cryptologic language and intelligence analyst within the United States Air Force and National Security Agency. Throughout her career, Chief Leifer has filled a myriad of operational, leadership and management positions including additional-duty First Sergeant. Her assignments include installations in Georgia, Maryland and South Carolina. She has also deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Prior to assuming her current position, she served as the Chief Enlisted Manager, and Intelligence Functional Manager, Intelligence, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va.

EDUCATION 1996 Arabic Language Course, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Calif. 1999 Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2001 Hindi Language Course, Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, Va. 2006 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGuire AFB, N.J. 2008 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence 2008 Associates Degree, Communications Applications Technology, CCAF 2009 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, by correspondence 2010 Bachelor of Science Degree, Strategic Leadership, Southwestern College, Kan. 2012 Professional Manager Certification, CCAF 2012 Senior Enlisted ISR Master Skills Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX 2012 Office of Personnel Management, Management Development Seminar II, Aurora, Colo. 2012 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala. 2013 Associates Degree in Arabic, Defense Language Institute, Ca. 2013 Graduate-level Certification in Executive Leadership, Southwestern College, Kan. 2013 Master of Science in Management, Southwestern College, Kan. 2015 ACC Chief Orientation Course, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va 2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, by correspondence 2017 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2017 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina 2017 Continuous Process Improvement Course, University of North Carolina

ASSIGNMENTS 1. January 1995 – October 1996, Student, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, Ca 2. November 1996 – August 2000, Language & Information Operations Analyst, 31st Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Gordon, Ga 3. August 2000 – July 2001, Student, Foreign Service Institute, Arlington, Va 4. July 2001 – October 2003, Linguist, National Security Agency, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 5. October 2003 – May 2006, Unit Training Manager, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 6. May 2006 – January 2008, Flight Chief and Language Analyst, National Security Agency (NSA), 22 Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 7. January 2008 – September 2008, Senior Enlisted Representative, NSA, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 8. September 2008 – December 2008, Flight Chief and Language Analyst, NSA, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 9. December 2008 – July 2010, Assistant First Sergeant and Operations Superintendent, 22nd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 10. July 2010 – July 2011, Squadron Superintendent, 34th Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Meade, Md 11. July 2011 – October 2012, Senior Enlisted Leader, NSA Remote Airborne Operations Office, and Joint Operations Superintendent, 3rd Intelligence Squadron, Ft. Gordon, Ga 12. October 2012 – August 2013, Operations Superintendent, 3rd IS, Ft. Gordon, Ga 13. August 2013 – March 2014, Air Force Forces Forward Superintendent, Combined Air Operations Center, Al Udeid AB, Qatar 14. April 2014 – September 2014, Senior Enlisted Leader, Trans-National Issues, National Security Agency-Georgia, Ft. Gordon, Ga 15. September 2014 – August 2016, Chief Enlisted Manager, United States Air Forces Central Command A2, Shaw AFB, S.C. 16. October 2015 – August 2016, Senior Enlisted Leader-Shaw, United States Air Forces Central Command, Shaw AFB, S.C. 17. August 2016 – November 2017, Chief Enlisted Manager, and Intelligence Functional Manager, Intelligence, Headquarters Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va 18. November 2017 – present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1996 Commandant’s Award, Defense Language Institute 1996 Honor Graduate, Cryptologic Linguist Training, Goodfellow AFB 1999 John L. Levitow Award, Maxwell AFB ALS 2006 John L. Levitow Award, McGuire AFB NCOA 2007 22nd Intelligence Squadron NCO of the Year 2008 22nd Intelligence Squadron NCO of the Year 2010 34th Intelligence Squadron SNCO of the Year 2012 John L. Levitow Award, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex SNCOA 2012 SNCO of the Year, Air Force ISR Agency

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant December 2014

(Current as of November 2017)

CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER KEVIN J. MATHERS, MMM, MSM, CD

CWO Mathers joined the CF in 1985 and upon graduation from Crewman training was posted to the Lord Strathcona’s Horse (RC) in Calgary. In 1988 he deployed to Cyprus and throughout the next 30 years he took part in missions in Golan Heights, Bosnia and twice in Afghanistan. In 2011 he was invested in the Order of Military Merit and later that same year he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for his contributions and performance of his duties as the Reconnaissance Squadron Sergeant Major for Task Force 3-09 in Afghanistan.

Over the 32 years of service he has been posted 14 times and has served in all three Armour regiments, DMILC as part of the Crewman Career Management team, LFCA (TC) Meaford, Canadian Forces Training Development Centre CSM Borden and the Armour School in Gagetown. Upon promotion to CWO in 2013 he attended RMC Kingston for a full year of studies as part of the NCM Executive Professional Development Program before being appointed RSM of the Armour School the following summer. Post RSM he occupied Key appointments as the Senior Army Mentor at CMR St Jean and currently holds the position of Advanced Leadership Program Director for the CWO Robert Osside Institute.

He is a proud father of 2 children, four grandsons and two granddaughters.

CWO Mathers is forecast to be the next CSEL for NATO Allied Land Command as of summer 2019.

CMDCM (SW/EXW) Keith W. Metcalfe, USN Command Master Chief, Navy Reserve Littoral Combat Ship Squadron TWO

Master Chief Metcalfe is a native of Riverside, CA and entered the Navy in 1988 through the Delayed Entry Program while completing his senior year of high school. He attended basic training at Recruit Training Command San Diego under the Airman Apprentice program.

Upon graduation from Airman Apprenticeship School, he reported to the USS INDEPENDENCE (CV-62). While onboard, he attended Aviation Boatswain Mate Fuels “A” school in Lakehurst, NJ. He returned to INDEPENDENCE, and deployed to the Gulf of Oman in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD. During deployment, he advanced to ABF3. He was honorably discharged from active duty in 1991.

After a four-year break in service, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and attended Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in 1995. He attended AIT at Fort Sam Houston, TX, graduating as a Combat Medic. In 1996, he reported to Fort Benning, GA for duty with the 690th Medical Company (ground ambulance), serving under the 56th Evac Battalion, 18th Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC. He provided operational medical support to the United States West Point, NY, OPERATION SEA DRAGON, and OPERATION BRIGHT STAR. He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1999.

In 2001, he returned to the Navy, enlisting in the reserves as a Hospital Corpsman serving with Navy Hospital Jacksonville, FL. In 2008 he was selected for a billet with Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) SIX, serving as the Reserve Senior Enlisted Leader. In 2010, he was selected to the rank of Senior Chief and to serve as Headquarters Senior Enlisted Leader for MSRON FOURTEEN. In 2012, he was board selected as a Command Senior Chief, with his first assignment with Cargo Afloat Rig Team (CART) ONE located in Colts Neck, NJ. He was then selected to the rank of Master Chief in 2013.

He’s been recalled three times in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, NOBLE EAGLE and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL; serving at Naval Hospital Beaufort, SC in 2003, Navy Mobilization Processing Site San Diego, CA in 2006, and U.S. Naval Forces Central Command Forward HQ in 2015.

His CMC assignments include CART-1, USNS COMFORT (T-AH-20), NOSC Columbus, Georgia, NAVCENT FWD HQ Qatar/Afghanistan, NR COMNAVFOR Korea (CNFK), and currently serving with NR Littoral Combat Ship Squadron (LCSRON) TWO.

His professional military education includes Command Master Chief/COB course, U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Reserve Senior Enlisted Management, Senior Enlisted Leader Legal Course, and Executive Medical Department Enlisted Course.

Master Chief Metcalfe is married to the former Kimberlee Philips of Chattanooga, TN and has six children.

His personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 awards), US Army Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (6 awards), US Army Achievement Medal (2 awards), Army Superior Civilian Service Medal, Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, and various unit awards. He is also qualified as an Expeditionary Warfare and Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist.

Updated: Dec 2018

Professional Resume For Sergeant Major Edwin A. Mota

t UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

Sergeant Major 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit III Marine Expeditionary Force Comm: DSN 315-623-7768 Email: [email protected] MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS 1 Bronze Star Medal 3 Meritorious Service Medals 3 Navy Commendation Medals 3 Navy Achievement Medals

PERSONAL INFORMATION COMBAT TOURS Date of Rank: 141201 0402 - 0408, OEF Wife’s Name: Heather J. Mota 0503 - 0511, OIF Children: Genevieve C. Mota 0901 - 0908, OEF POB/Date: Dom. Rep / 750613 1106 - 1112, OEF

EDUCATION (CIVILIAN & MILITARY) 1995 Recr uit Training 2006 SNCO Advance Resident 1995 Machine gunner 2009 1stSgt’s Resident Course 1997 Advance MGLC 2009 E-8 Regional Seminar 1998 Instruction Management School 2009 Equal Opportunity Seminar 1998 Close Combat Instructor 2010 Senior Enlisted Legal Course 1999 Drill Instructor School 2011 SEJPME I Non-Resident 2000 SNCO Non-Resident 2013 SEPME USMC Resident Course 2002 SNCO Advance Non-Resident 2013 Associates Degree in Business 2003 Over the Horizon 2014 B.A. Human Resources Management 2003 Infantry Unit Leader’s Crs 2014 SgtsMaj Course 2-14 2005 Non-Resident Warfighting 2017 SEJPME II Non-Resident 2005 AWS Phase I 2018 Asian Pacific Orientation Course 18-2

CHRONOLOGY OF ASSIGNMENTS st 1803 - TBD 31 MEU, III MEF MEU SgtMaj 1602 - 1802 MALS - 12, MAG - 12, 1 st MAW Squadron SgtMaj 1404 - 1601 2D Marine Raider Battalion, MARSOC Battalion SgtMaj 1205 - 1404 B Co. ITB, School of Infantry East Company First Sergeant 0903 - 1205 3rd Bn, 6th Mar, 2nd Mar Div Company First Sergeant (I Co / Wpns Co) 0608 - 0903 North Carolina State University Assistant Marine Officer Instructor 0605 - 0608 Officer Candidate School Sergeant Instructor st th nd 0601 - 0605 Wpns Co, 1 Bn, 6 Mar, 2 Mar Div Company Operations Chief 0410 - 0601 Wpns Co, 1st Bn, 6th Mar, 2nd Mar Div Scout Sniper Plt Sgt st th nd 0301 - 0410 Bravo Co, 1 Bn, 6 Mar, 2 Mar Div Plt Sgt 0001 - 0212 Delta Co, 1st RCT Bn, MCRD, PI DI/SDI/ITC Instructor (Academics)

9909 - 9912 DI School, MCRD, Parris Island, SC Student 19819802 - 9909 MCT, SOI, Camp Geiger, NC Combat Instructor 9511 - 9802 Bravo Co, 1st Bn, 8th Mar Gunner/Section LDR/PLT Sgt 9508 - 9511 SOI East, ITB Student 9506 - 9508 1st RCT BN Recruit

FIELD ARMY COMMAND SERJEANT MAJOR WO1 (FD ARMY SM) G H PATON

WO1 Paton was born in Cornwall, England and joined the in late 1997 as a Light Infantryman. He served in Belfast, Northern Ireland on Operation Banner with 2nd Bn The Light Infantry in the Anti-Tank Pl until March 1999 when the Bn relocated to Salisbury, England. In the summer of 1999, WO1 Paton was promoted to Lance Corporal and in late in 2000, he was deployed to Pristina, Kosovo for six months where he was a MILAN detachment 2IC. In 2001 WO1 Paton attended the MILAN Detachment Commanders course and then deployed in the summer to Freetown, Sierra Leone as a Section Commander. Early 2002 the Bn moved to Dhekelia in Cyprus. During this period WO1 Paton deployed to Basrah, Iraq in 2003 as a Section Commander, the Falkland Islands as a Section Commander in 2004, and then to Baghdad, Iraq as a Platoon Serjeant in 2006. WO1 Paton also completed both the Section Commanders Battle Course, the Platoon Serjeants Battle Course and also attended the Infantry Training Centre as a Corporal and as a Platoon Serjeant.

In 2007 WO1 Paton was posted to RMAS and spent two years as a Colour Serjeant Instructor growing the future generation of Army Officers. In the Summer of 2009, WO1 Paton moved to 3 Rifles and deployed to Sangin, Afghanistan as a Platoon Commander. On return, he took up the role of Company Quarter Master Serjeant, deployed to and then promoted to Warrant Officer Class 2 and given C Company 3 Rifles. The primary focus was to train the Company for Operation Herrick 16, which would see the Company deploy to Nad–e-Ali, Afghanistan as an Operations/Ground Holding Company in the summer of 2012. On return, he was posted to RMAS as a Company Serjeant Major and remained there until Mar 2015 when he returned to 3 Rifles as the Regimental Serjeant Major (RSM). In 2016 the Army selected WO1 Paton to be the first British student since 1989 to attend the 10 month residential Sergeants Major Course at the United States of America Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) in Fort Bliss, Texas.

On return from USASMA, WO1 Paton was commissioned and selected to be the first Comd SM for the Field Army, based in Andover.

During his 18 years of Infantry experience, WO1 Paton has deployed in every rank, attended both the Infantry Training Centre and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an instructor and attended all mainstream Infantry career courses successfully. Along with his operational service medals, he has received medals for Long Service and Good Conduct and Accumulated Service.

WO1 Paton is married to Jessica his wife of 17 years, and they have a ten-year-old Son Elijah Boase.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT NATHANIEL M. PERRY, JR.

Chief Master Sergeant Nathaniel M. Perry Jr. is the Commandant, United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama. In this role, he serves as the principle advisor to the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the First Sergeant Special Duty Manager, and the Barnes Center for Enlisted Education on the development, education and training of over 700 newly-selected first sergeants per year. The USAF First Sergeant Academy administers a demanding course focused on preparing active duty, guard, and reserve first sergeants to be key advisors to commanders on the readiness, health, morale, and welfare of airmen and families across the Air Force. Chief Perry is the 17th Chief Master Sergeant to serve in this position.

Chief Perry was raised in Hammond, Louisiana and entered the Air Force in September 1992. He began his military career as an Inventory Management Specialist and later retrained into the Mental Health career field. Chief Perry has served in a variety of leadership positions at the squadron, group, Wing, and MAJCOM levels. His duties have included tours as a first sergeant, group superintendent, MAJCOM functional manager, and command chief. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant for the on Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Chief Perry has deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and overseas contingencies operations.

EDUCATION 1992 Inventory Management Course - Lowry AFB, Colo. 1996 Airman Leadership School - Keesler AFB, Miss. 1997 Mental Health Apprentice Course - Sheppard AFB, Texas 2001 National Certification as Certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor 2006 Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Keesler AFB, Miss. 2006 Associates Degree in Business Administration/Logistics Management - CCAF 2006 Associates Degree in Mental Health Services - CCAF 2008 USAF SNCO Academy Correspondence Course 2011 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy - Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala. 2011 Associates Degree in Human Resource Management – CCAF 2012 Bachelors of Applied Science Degree in Management –Wayland Baptist University – Plainview, Texas 2013 Air Force Medical Service Intermediate Executive Skills Course - San Antonio, Texas 2015 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course – San Antonio, Texas 2015 Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century – Knoxville, Tenn. 2016 Enterprise Leadership Seminar – Chapel Hill, N.C. 2016 China and East Asia Seminar – Washington D.C. 2017 Master of Arts in Organizational Management – Ashford University, San Diego, Calif.

ASSIGNMENTS 1. September 1992 – November 1992, Basic Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 2. November 1992 – January 1993, Student, Inventory Management Technical Training, Lowry AFB, Colo. 3. January 1993 – September 1995, Demand Processing Specialist, March AFB, Calif. 4. September 1995 – January 1997, Storage and Issue Apprentice, Keesler AFB, Miss. 5. January 1997 – October 1997, NCOIC, Individual Equipment Section, Keesler AFB, Miss. 6. October 1997 – January 1998, Student, Mental Health Technical Training School, Sheppard AFB, Texas 7. January 1998 – May 1999, Exceptional Family Member Program Coordinator, Sheppard AFB, Texas 8. May 1999 – August 2000, Neuropsychological Testing Technician, Sheppard AFB, Texas 9. August 2000 – August 2001, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment Technician, Osan AB, Republic of Korea 10. August 2001 – June 2002, Assistant NCOIC, Mental Health Clinic, Hickam AFB, Hawaii 11. June 2002 – October 2004, NCOIC, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Hickam AFB, Hawaii 12. October 2004 – October 2007, NCOIC, Behavioral Health Flight, Minot AFB, N.D. 13. October 2007 – November 2008, NCOIC, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Treatment, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 14. November 2008 – November 2010, Flight Chief, Mental Health Flight, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska (Deployed 2009- 2010, Superintendent, Combat Stress Detachment, Bagram AB, Afghanistan) 15. November 2010 – May 2012, First Sergeant, 811th Operations Group, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 16. May 2012 – Nov 2013, First Sergeant, 11th Civil Engineer Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md. (Deployed, 2012 – 2013, Senior Enlisted Leader, USCENTCOM Forward HQ, Southwest Asia) 17. Nov 2013 – Oct 2014, Mental Health MAJCOM Functional Manager, AFGSC, Barksdale AFB, La. 18. Oct 2014 – January 2016 Group Superintendent, 377th Medical Group, Kirtland AFB, N.M. 19. January 2016 – January 2017, Command Chief Master Sergeant, , Joint Base Andrews, Md. 20. January 2017 – June 2018, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 11th Wing, Joint Base Andrews, Md. 21. July 2018 – present, Commandant, United States Air Force Academy, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, Ala.

MAJOR AWARDS ANDDECORATIONS Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal with one silver and one bronze oak leaf cluster Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with one bronze oak leaf cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization Medal (ISAF)

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2005 – Air Combat Command GEICO Military Service Award, Minot AFB, N.D. 2006 – Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Keesler AFB, Miss. 2007 – Air Combat Command Mental Health Services Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Minot AFB, N.D. 2009 – 455th Expeditionary Air Wing SNCO of the Month, Bagram AB, Afghanistan 2010 – United States Air Force Mental Health Services Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2011 – Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala. 2011 – 11th Wing First Sergeant of the Year and Team Andrews First Sergeant of the Year

EFFECTIVEDATESOF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant November 2014

(Current as of October 2018)

Force Master Chief Huben L. Phillips enlisted in June 1989 as a hospital corpsman and completed basic training at Recruit Training Center Great Lakes, Illinois.

Phillips’ previous duty stations and assignments include: Naval Hospital Corps A School, Great Lakes, Illinois; Field Medical Service School, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Virginia; , Camp Lejeune, North Carolina; Naval Hospital Okinawa, Okinawa, Japan; Branch Medical Clinic China Lake, Ridgecrest, California; Naval School of Health Sciences, San Diego, California; USS (LPD 9) in San Diego, California; Naval Hospital Corps School, Great Lakes, Illinois; USS Bataan (LHD 5) in Norfolk, Virginia; Afloat Training Group Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia; Command Master Chief of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 105 at Oceana, Virginia; Command Master Chief of USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Norfolk, Virginia. He currently serves as Force Master Chief at Commander, Naval Air Force, Atlantic.

His academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science from Touro University International. He is an honor graduate of the United States Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, Command Leadership School, MCPON Executive Leader Symposium and Executive Leadership Symposium.

Phillips’ warfare qualifications include Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist, Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Information Warfare Specialist as well as the Fleet Marine Force Ribbon. His personal decorations include: Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards); Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (4 Awards); the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (5 awards); the Combat Action Ribbon; two Battle Efficiency Ribbons; 1996 NAACP Far East Man of the Year; and numerous other unit and campaign awards.

Command Master Chief (FMF /SW/EXW) Zachary D. Pryor

Master Chief Pryor enlisted in the United States Navy in May of 1993 from Alliance, Nebraska. Upon completion of Recruit Training Command, San Diego, California he attended Hospital Corpsman “A” School and Operating Room Technician “C” School at The Naval School of Health Science, San Diego, California. Master Chief Pryor’s duty assignments as an Operating Room Technician included Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD), a deployment on the USS CLEVELAND (LPD-7), Fleet Surgical Team ONE (FST-1) and a deployment on the USS ESSEX (LHD-2).

In 2003 Master Chief Pryor attended Independent Duty Corpsman “C” School and Field Medical Service School at The Naval School of Health Science, San Diego, California. As an Independent Duty Corpsman he was stationed with 2nd Marine Division and served with 1st Battalion 2nd Marines with combat deployments to Iraq in 2004-05 and 2005-06 and served with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance. He also served at Naval Hospital Camp LeJeune’s Wayne Carron and Camp Geiger Branch Medical Clinics. In 2008 he deployed as an Individual Augmentee (IA) with Naval SPECWARUNITTWO. In 2010 Master Chief Pryor graduated from the Senior Enlisted Academy and transferred to Norfolk/Virginia Beach where he served with Beachmaster Unit TWO (BMU-2) as both the SEA and IDC. He followed with a tour onboard the USS OAK HILL (LSD-51).

After selection to the Command Senior/Master Chief Program, Master Chief Pryor graduated from the Command Master Chief/Chief of the Boat course in 2014. He reported to DESRON 50, Manama, Bahrain in March 2014-January 2016. His 2nd CMC tour was U.S. Naval Hospital Guam from January 2016-Dec 2017. He assumed the duties as CMC of 1st Marine Logistics Group Jan 2018.

Master Chief Pryor holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Health Care Management from Touro University International and a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership from Trident University.

His warfare qualifications include: Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Expeditionary Warfare Specialist, and Enlisted Fleet Marine Force Warfare Specialist.

His personal awards include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation medal (5 awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal (7 awards), Combat Action Ribbon and numerous unit and campaign awards. He is married and has three children.

SGM DELIA QUINTERO NORAD AND USNORTCOM J6 CYBER ORPERATIONS AND ARMY ELEMENT SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER

A native of Los Angeles, California, SGM Delia Quintero entered the United States Army on 21 April 1992. Her basic training was at Fort Jackson, SC and her advance individual training was at Fort Gordon, GA where she was awarded the MOS 25L, a Wire Systems Installer and Maintainer.

Assignments consist of: 13th Signal BN, 1st Calvary Division, Fort Hood, TX; HHC, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Red Cloud, Korea; C Co, 501st Signal BN, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Fort Campbell, KY; 63rd Signal BN, Fort Gordon, GA; 385th Signal Company, Camp Doha, Kuwait, 327th Signal BN, 35th Signal BDE (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC; HQ’s, 35th Signal BDE (Airborne), Fort Bragg, NC; First Sergeant, A Co, 50th Signal BN, 35th Signal BDE (Airborne), First Sergeant, 270th Signal Company, Special Troops BN, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, NC; First Sergeant, XVIII Airborne Corps NCO Academy, Fort Bragg, NC and Battalion S3 Operations NCOIC, HQ’s 57th Signal BN, 11th Signal BDE, Fort Hood, TX; Battalion CSM, 508th BSTB, 4th BCT, 82nd Airborne Division; Brigade CSM, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division; the Division G33 Operations SGM, HQ’s 82nd Airborne Division; Brigade CSM, 516th Signal Brigade, Fort Shafter, HI; G3Operations SGM, HQ’s 311th Signal Command (Theater), Fort Shafter, HI and currently serving dual hatted as the NORAD and USNORTHCOM J6 Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL) and the Army Element SEL. SGM Quintero has also served five combat tours: two in Iraq in support of Operation Iraq Freedom and three in Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

SGM DELIA QUINTERO NORAD AND USNORTCOM J6 CYBER ORPERATIONS AND ARMY ELEMENT SENIOR ENLISTED LEADER

Her awards and decorations consist of the Army Valorous Unit Citation Award, Meritorious Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit Medal, the Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters, the Army Commendation Medal with one silver and one bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the National Defense Service Medal with one Bronze Star; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, the Iraq Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terror Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, five NCO Professional Development Ribbons, the Army Service Ribbon, four Overseas service ribbons, the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Master Parachutist Badge, the Air Assault Badge and Driver’s Badge.

SGM Quintero is a member of the prestigious Sergeant Audie Murphy Club (SAMC), earning membership in 2000; a recipient of the honorable Signal Corps Regimental’s Bronze Order of Mercury, awarded in 2004; a member of the 82nd Airborne Division All American Centurion, earning membership in 2013 and is a Distinguished Member of the 508th Infantry Parachute Regiment, inducted in 2014.

Her military education includes: Warrior Leader Course, Advanced Leader Course, Senior Leader Course, Sergeants Major Course (Class 61), Nominative Leaders Course, BDE and BN Pre-Command Course, BDE and BN CSM Development Program, SGM Force Management Course, Battle Staff, Airborne School, Air Assault School, Jumpmaster School, Instructor Training Course and Advanced Platform Instruction. SGM Quintero holds an Associate’s Degree in Administration Management, a Bachelor’s Degree of Science with a focus in Psychology and currently working on her Master’s in Human Resources with a focus in Strategic Leadership.

BIOGRAPHY

CSM John T. Raines CSEL Mississippi National Guard

Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Raines was selected as the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the Mississippi National Guard on 15 July 2015.

He began his military career in August 1989 and has served in both the and United States Army for over 29 years. He completed basic military training and Advanced Individual Training at Ft Jackson, South Carolina and Ft. Gordon, GA. respectively before reclassifying as an Infantryman at Ft. Benning, GA. CSM Raines was promoted to the rank of Sergeant Major on 1 May 2008. Prior to becoming the Command Senior Enlisted Leader of the MSNG, he served as the J3 Senior Enlisted Leader for US Pacific Command where he deployed all around South Asia and the Pacific coaching and mentoring joint US forces as well as numerous foreign partners in the region. CSM Raines deployments include Desert Shield and Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He has also been activated in support of as well as served in the Republic of Korea.

CSM Raines military and civilian education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development System to include the Executive Leader Course at the US Army War College. He is also a fellow from the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. CSM Raines has a Bachelor of Science degree from Excelsior College.

CSM Raines has received several decorations and awards some of which include the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (4th award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd award), Army Achievement Medal (3rd award), Mississippi Magnolia Cross, Mississippi Magnolia Medal, Alabama Distinguished Service Medal, Governor of Alabama’s Outstanding Enlisted Representative Award, Ranger Tab, Expert Infantryman’s Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Air Assault Badge.

CSM Raines is a native of Alabama and has been married to his wife Karen for 29 years. They have a daughter who is a crisis counselor in MS and son who serves in the USAF serving in Africa.

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CSM Edison M. Rebuck was born in Aldershot England in 1971 and moved to Lexington, Kentucky in 1984. He enlisted in the Army in 1989 and attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox Kentucky where he graduated as a 19K Armor Crewman. CSM Rebuck has served in the 1st Cavalry Division, the 1st, 3rd, 4th, and 25th Infantry Divisions, the 85th Division, the 1st Armored Division, First Army Division East the U.S. Army Armor School and at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin. After completing the Sergeants Major Academy he was assigned as the Brigade Operations Sergeant Major of 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division. CSM Rebuck was then assigned as the BN CSM for the Buffalos, 4th Battalion 17th Infantry (). He then served as the Brigade CSM for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado and the Brigade CSM for 177th AR Brigade at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. CSM Rebuck then served as the National Training Center and Fort Irwin CSM and later as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Office of Security Cooperation Iraq. CSM Rebuck’s deployments include Desert Storm and Desert Shield, Intrinsic Action, and operations throughout the Balkans, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation New Dawn, Operation Enduring Freedom (Spartan Shield), and Operation Inherent Resolve. CSM Rebuck's military and civilian education includes all levels of the Noncommissioned Officer Education System, Tank Master Gunner Course, Master Fitness Trainer Course, First Sergeants Course, Command Sergeants Major Course (BN and BDE), the Force Management Course and various other professional development courses. CSM Rebuck is a graduate of Class 59 of the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and a Master of Science in Human Resources Management. CSM Rebuck’s awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, various deployment and campaign ribbons. He is a member or the distinguished Audie Murphy Club, a recipient of the Order of Saint George, the Order of Saint Maurice, the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, the Aubrey Red Newman Award and is a Draper Leadership Award winner. CSM Rebuck is a Distinguished Member of the 17th Infantry Regiment. CSM Rebuck and his wife Jasmine have four children, Justin, Kiara Lyn, Gabriel and Dantae.

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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT ERNESTO J. RENDON Jr.

Chief Master Sergeant Ernesto J Rendon is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 86th Airlift Wing, , Germany. The 86th Airlift Wing is composed of seven groups and 32 squadrons across four bases in Germany, Spain, and Portugal. The wing's mission is to provide combat airlift and operate the Air Force's premier power projection platform. The 86th Airlift Wing conducts USAFE's only airlift, airdrop and aeromedical evacuation flying operations, as well as provides rapid mobility and expeditionary combat support for military operations. Chief Rendon advises the commander and senior leadership on military readiness, mission effectiveness, professional development, morale, welfare, training, and good order and discipline of the wing's 8,000 personnel. He ensures the commander's policies and guidance are known, understood, and enforced

Chief Rendon entered the Air Force in October 1992. He graduated from the Air Transportation specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, and his background includes various duties within the Air Transportation career field, including a three-year assignment as an Air Education and Training Command instructor supervisor for apprentice and craftsman courses. Chief Rendon also served as a First Sergeant for four Air Force units at two permanent duty stations and one deployed location. His assignments include bases in San Antonio and Washington with overseas assignments in Germany, Turkey and Japan. Chief Rendon deployed in support of and Operation Enduring Freedom.

Prior to assuming his current position, he served as the Command Chief for the at RAF Lakenheath, England.

EDUCATION: 1992 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 1997 U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School, McChord AFB, Wash. 2001 Associate’s Degree, Transportation Management, Community College of the Air Force 2004 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas 2004 Associate’s Degree, Instructor of Technology & Military Science, Community College of the Air Force 2006 Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell Gunter Annex, Ala. 2007 Associate’s Degree, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force 2009 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, by correspondence 2010 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Gunter Annex, Ala. 2012 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Management Studies, American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va. 2013 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force 2016 Continuous Process Improvement for Executives, Institute for Defense and Business 2016 Command Chief Master Sergeants Training Course, Joint Base San Antonio, Tx. 2017 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Air Force Judge Advocate General’s School 2017 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School 2018 Leading Strategically, Center for Creative Leadership

ASSIGNMENTS: 1. February 1993 - February 1996, Air Cargo Specialist, 626th Air Mobility Support Squadron, Rhein Main AB, Germany 2. March 1996 - July 1999, Mobility element member, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash. 3. August 1999 - August 2003, Passenger Services Supervisor; Senior Controller, Air Terminal Operations Center; Air Transportation Standardization Evaluator, 723rd AMS, Ramstein AB, Germany 4. August 2003 - October 2006, Instructor Supervisor, Air Transportation, 345th Training Squadron, Lackland AFB, Texas 5. October 2006 - July 2008, First Sergeant, 374th Operations Support Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 6. August 2007 - January 2008, First Sergeant, 379th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar 7. July 2008 - October 2009, First Sergeant, 374th Communications Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan 8. October 2009 - July 2010, First Sergeant, 62nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, McChord AFB, Wash. 9. July 2010 - August 2012, First Sergeant, 62nd Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. 10. August 2012 - June 2014, Air Freight Superintendent, 62nd Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord Wash. 11. June 2014 - August 2015, Superintendent, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey 12. August 2015 - June 2017, Superintendent, 721st Air Mobility Operations Group, Ramstein AB, Germany 13. June 2017 – August 2018, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 48th Fighter Wing, RAF Lakenheath, England 14. August 2018 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 86th Airlift Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATONS: Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster Joint Meritorious Unit Award Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit with six oak leaf clusters Air Force Outstanding Airman of the Year with bronze star National Defense Service Medal with service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal with service star Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS: 1997 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School 2005 345th Training Squadron, Lance P. Sijan Award 2008 374th Mission Support Group, First Sergeant of the Year 2010 President of Air Mobility Command’s First Sergeant Council of the Year 2010 Distinguished Graduate, Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy 2010 62nd Maintenance Group, First Sergeant of the Year 2011 , Lance P Sijan Award 2013 HQ United States Air Force, Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION: Chief Master Sergeant June 2014

(Current as of August 2018)

CSM Samuel J. Roark

CSM Samuel J. Roark entered the U. S. Army as a Cavalry Scout (19D) in September 1989. He attended One Station Unit Training at Fort Knox, KY. CSM Roark’s assignments include: Alpha Troop 2-7 Cavalry, Fort Carson, CO; Charlie Troop 1-7 Cavalry, Fort Hood TX; Bravo Troop 5-17, Cavalry, Camp Pelham, Korea; Alpha Troop 2-4 Cavalry, GA; Alpha Troop 3-7 Cavalry, Fort Stewart, GA; Drill Sergeant Delta Company, 1-34 Infantry, Fort Jackson, SC; Platoon Sergeant, Alpha Troop, 3-4 Cavalry, Schofield Barracks, HI; First Sergeant, Bravo Troop 1-4 Cavalry, Fort Riley, KS; Brigade Master Gunner, 1st ABCT, 3ID, Fort Stewart, GA; Senior Enlisted Advisor PRT Nuristan Afghanistan, Brigade Operation Sergeant Major 1st ABCT, 3ID, Fort Stewart GA; Command Sergeant Major 5-15, Cavalry Fort Benning, GA; Command Sergeant Major 3rd ABCT, 3ID Fort Benning, GA; Human Resources Command G3 5/7/9 Sergeant Major Fort Knox, KY.

CSM Roark’s Awards include the Legion of Merit (1OLC), Bronze Star (2OLC), The Purple Heart, The Meritorious Service Medal (2OLC), The Army Commendation Medal (6OLC), the Army Achievement Medal (13 OLC), The Navy Achievement Medal (1OLC), The Good Conduct Medal (9th award), The National Defense Service Medal, The Afghanistan Campaign Medal, The Iraq Campaign Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon (5), the NCOES Professional Development Ribbon (5), the Army Service Ribbon, the NATO Medal, the Combat Action Badge, the Pathfinder Badge, the Air Assault Badge, the Parachutist Badge, and the Drill Sergeant Badge.

CSM Roark is a graduate of Bradley Master Gunner Course and each of the Army’s professional education schools to include the United States Army Sergeant Major Academy, Class 60. He holds a Master’s Degree in Management and Leadership from Webster University.

CSM Roark is married to the former Deanna Maria Laddasaw and they have five children and two grandchildren: Megan 25, Jeremy 24, Christina 23, Kayla 21, and Christian 17.

Sergeant Major Rodriguez graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina, in March 6 1992. Upon graduation, he attended Marine Combat Training at Camp Geiger, North Carolina. Upon completion of MCT he reported to Ft Sill, for MOS training as a Cannon Crewman. After completion of Field Artillery School he was ordered to Lima Battery 3d Battalion 12th Marines, 3rd Marine Division.

In September 1994, Sergeant Major Rodriguez was reassigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 11th Marines. In Sept 1995, Sergeant Major Rodriguez deployed on a WESTPAC with Battalion Landing Team 3/1. During the deployment with the BLT, Sergeant Major Rodriguez participated in Operation Desert Storm, Kuwait Cease fire and Operation United Shield/Restore Hope II in .

In June of 1995, Sergeant Major Rodriguez was reassigned to Lima battery 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, as a Section Chief. While assigned to Lima Battery Sergeant Major Rodriguez deployed to Yatsubetsu, Japan and Australia for Exercise “Tandem Thrust”. During this period he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

In Sept of 1997 Sergeant Major Rodriguez was reassigned to Fox Battery 2d Battalion, 10th Marines, as a Section Chief and Guns Platoon Sergeant. During this period Sergeant Major Rodriguez was deployed with BLT 1/6 and BLT 2/6 to the Mediterranean. While deployed with the BLT’s Sergeant Major Rodriguez participated in Operation Dynamic response in Kosovo, Noble Shirley and Dynamic mix in Greece. During this period Sergeant Major Rodriguez was promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant in June of 1999.

In Sept 2001 Sergeant Major Rodriguez was assigned to attend Drill Instructor School at Parris Island, South Carolina. After completion of Drill instructor school Sergeant Major Rodriguez was assigned to Mike Company 3rd RTBN, were he served as a Drill Instructor, Senior Drill Instructor, and Series Gunnery Sergeant. During this period Sergeant Major Rodriguez was meritoriously promoted to the rank of Gunnery Sergeant in 2003.

In January 2004 Sergeant Major Rodriguez reported to 1st Battalion 12th Marines, where he served as Battery Gunnery Sergeant for Headquarters and Service Battery and Charlie Battery. While assigned as the Battery Gunnery Sergeant he deployed to for Exercise Cobra Gold and Okinawa as part of the Unit Deployment Program. In June 2006 Sergeant Major Rodriguez was promoted to 1stSgt and assigned to Charlie Company 1st Battalion 3d Marines. In March 2007, Sergeant Major Rodriguez deployed to the Haditha Triad in support of OIF 06- 08.

In January of 2008, Sergeant Major Rodriguez reported to Echo Company, 2D RTBN MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina for duty as the Company First Sergeant. Sergeant Major Rodriguez completed 4 cycles as a Company First Sergeant. In June 2009 Sergeant Major Rodriguez was appointed as the First Sergeant of Drill Instructor School MCRD Parris Island, until June 2010.

In August 2010 Sergeant Major Rodriguez attended the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class 61).

In July 2011, he was promoted and assigned as the Sergeant Major for 3d Battalion 7th Marines, where he deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF 11-2 and 13-2.

In August 2014, Sergeant Major Rodriguez assumed his current billet as Regimental Sergeant Major for Headquarters Regiment, 1st Marine Logistics Group Sergeant Major.

Sergeant Major Rodriguez personal awards include the Bronze Star Medal w/2 gold star in lieu on 3d award, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ 3 gold stars in lieu of 4th award, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal w/ gold star in lieu of 2nd award and the Combat Action Ribbon w/ gold star in lieu of 2nd award. Sergeant Major Rodriguez is married to Sheila Rodriguez. They have two children: Elijah (13) and Jesenia. (9)

COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR JASON SCHMIDT COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR, EIGHTH ARMY

CSM Jason Schmidt enlisted in the Army and attended one station unit training (OSUT) at Fort Knox, Kentucky where he was awarded the MOS 19D, Cavalry Scout.

CSM Schmidt's military and civilian education includes all levels of NCOPDS and is a graduate of United States Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 60. He is also a graduate of the following military courses: Basic Airborne school, Air Assault school, SERE school (High Risk), Scout Leaders course, Advanced Airborne school (Jumpmaster), Pathfinder course, Joint Fire Power Controller course, Battle Staff course, Northern Warfare course, BN and BDE PCC, Garrison PCC and the CSM/SGM Force Management Course. He graduated from the Strategic Broadening Seminar (SBS 2015) in National Security Studies from the University of Louisville. CSM Schmidt holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Troy University.

CSM Schmidt's previous assignments include: Gunner/Cavalry Scout, G-TRP 2nd Squadron 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment Fort Polk, LA, Sheridan Crewman/Squad leader D-TRP 1st Battalion 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment Fort Polk, LA, Bradley Gunner/Commander A-TRP 4th Squadron 7th Cavalry Camp Gary Owen Korea, Section Sergeant 2/11 Scout Platoon 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Fort Irwin, CA, Platoon Sergeant A-TRP 1st Squadron 17th Cavalry Fort Bragg, NC, Joint Readiness Training Center Observer Controller (JRTC) Armor/MECH Team Fort Polk, LA, First Sergeant HHT 1st Squadron 40th Cavalry (Airborne) Fort Richardson, AK, First Sergeant B-TRP 1st Squadron 40th Cavalry (Airborne) Fort Richardson, AK, Senior Career Advisor Armor Branch Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Virginia, Operations Sergeant Major for 3BCT, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg NC, CSM for the 1st BN 6th Infantry Regiment, 2 ABCT, 1st AD, CSM United States Army Garrison Fort Riley, CSM United States Army Operational Test Command, CSM for IMCOM Pacific Region, and is currently the 8th Army CSM. CSM Schmidt's awards and decorations include: The Legion of Merit (2OLC), Bronze Star Medal (1OLC), Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal (3 OLC), Army Commendation Medal (6 OLC), Army Achievement Medal (5OLC), Korean Defense Service Medal, Iraqi Campaign Medal (2-CS), Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, and the United Nations Mission In Haiti Medal. He has also earned the Combat Action Badge, Senior Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Pathfinder Badge, German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (GOLD), Australian Parachutist Badge, Ukrainian Parachutist Badge, and the Canadian Parachutist Badge. He is a Knight in the Order of Saint George (Bronze and Silver Medallion), inducted into the Honorable Order of Saint Barbara, Legionnaire in the Order of Saint Maurice, member of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, member of the Excellence in Armor Program, recipient of the Draper Armor Leadership Award, and was inducted as a distinguished member of the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He has earned his Silver and Gold combat spurs.

CSM Schmidt is married and has two daughters.

Warrant Officer Scott James Shipton – Biography

WO Shipton was born in Clermont, QLD on 04 April 1971. He enlisted into the Navy on 08 January 1990 and completed all specialist training in June 1990. WO Shipton has had a range of ship and shore postings.

Upon completing specialist Anti Submarine Warfare (ASW) training in June 1990, WO Shipton posted to HMAS Parramatta (DE46) as a Sonar Operator and remained there until her decommissioning in January 1991. In January 1991 WO Shipton posted to the Perth Class Guided Missile Destroyer HMAS Hobart (DDG39) where he remained until July 1993. WO Shipton completed conversion training to Combat Systems Operator at HMAS Watson in December 1993, was promoted to Leading Seaman and posted back to Hobart in January 1994. From January 1994 to March 1998 WO Shipton completed numerous deployments to SE Asia, NE Asia, SW Pacific and RIMPAC in the Guided Missile Destroyers HMA Ships Hobart, Brisbane (DDG41) and Perth (DDG38).

WO Shipton was promoted to Petty Officer in June 1998 and spent the next 18 months as an ASW Instructor at the RAN Surface Warfare School. In May 2000 WO Shipton posted to the Adelaide Class Guided Missile HMAS Sydney (FFG03) as an Operations Room Supervisor. In October 2001 WO Shipton deployed to Operation SLIPPER in Sydney and was 2I/C of a RAN Boarding Team conducting Maritime Interception Operations in the Middle East Area of Operations.

In September 2002 WO Shipton was promoted to Chief Petty Officer and appointed as Chief Instructor ASW at the RAN Surface Warfare School. In November 2003 WO Shipton was posted as commissioning crew of the ANZAC Class Frigate, HMAS Ballarat (FFH155). During this posting the ship was deployed to Border Protection operations as part of OP RELEX II. In June 2005, WO Shipton posted to the Australian Joint Acoustic Analysis Centre (AJAAC) at HMAS Albatross. During this posting WO Shipton contributed to the introduction of Passive Acoustic training to the RAN Surface Fleet.

Upon promotion to Warrant Officer in August 2007 WO Shipton posted to the Australian Fleet Sea Training Group as the Fleet Anti Submarine Warfare specialist. During his time in this position WO Shipton was also the lead Warrant Officer for Force Protection and Mine Hunter Coastal Maritime Warfare training. In January 2010 WO Shipton posted to Training Authority–Maritime Warfare as the Combat Systems Operator Category Manager. In this role he implemented the Combat Systems Operator Review and contributed to the successful re-introduction of the Electronic Warfare Category into the RAN.

In October 2011 WO Shipton was selected to progress to Tier Bravo and in July 2012 was appointed as Ships Warrant Officer in the Adelaide Class Guided Missile Frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG05). During this posting, WO Shipton completed a highly successful deployment to Operation SLIPPER in 2013-2014 where the ship conducted Counter Piracy and Counter Narcotic operations in the Middle East Area of Operations and off the coast of East Africa. In April 2015 WO Shipton became the inaugural Force Warrant Officer–MHP Force where he assisted in the introduction of the revised Armidale Class Patrol Boat crewing and Mine Clearance Diving restructure. In June 2017 WO Shipton was appointed as the Ships Warrant Officer in the Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS Adelaide (LHD01). WO Shipton was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Queens Birthday 2018 Honours List for his contribution to training and personnel management within the Royal Australian Navy.

WO Shipton is married to Jemima, who is an Early Childhood Educator and they have two daughters, Stephanie and Georgie. Stephanie is also an Early Childhood Educator and intends studying Primary School teaching. Georgie is in Year 9 and is a National Gymnastics champion. WO Shipton enjoys spending time with his family and has a keen interest in Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts, fitness and V8 Supercars. WO Shipton is a passionate Queenslander and supports the Brisbane Broncos.

Master Chief Boatswain’s Mate Devin R. Spencer

Command Master Chief Seventh Coast Guard District

Master Chief Spencer assumed the duties as Command Master Chief of the Seventh Coast Guard District in June of 2018. Master Chief serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the Seventh District Commander on all things pertaining to Readiness, Relevance, and Responsiveness for the members and their families throughout the District encompassing South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

A native of Gulf Breeze, Florida, Master Chief Spencer enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1995 at the age of seventeen. Upon graduating from Training Center Cape May, New Jersey, he reported aboard USCGC COURAGEOUS (WMEC 622) in , Florida. His subsequent assignments include Tactical Law Enforcement Team (TACLET) Gulf, New Orleans, Louisiana; TACLET South, Miami, Florida; CG Station Pensacola, Florida; CG Station Kenosha, Wisconsin; USCGC WRANGELL (WPB 13310) in Portland, Maine and Manama, Bahrain; as Executive Petty Officer on USCGC TARPON (WPB 87310) in Savannah, Georgia; Deck Department and Command Chief on USCGC RESOLUTE (WMEC 620) in Saint Petersburg, Florida; Officer-in-Charge of USCGC BARRACUDA (WPB 87301) in Eureka, California; as Officer-in-Charge, CG Station San Francisco, and most recently as Command Master Chief CG Training Center Petaluma, California.

His personal awards include two Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medals with operational distinguishing device, three Coast Guard Commendation Medals with operational distinguishing device, the Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon, and numerous other personal and unit awards. He is a graduate of the USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy Class 145 and recipient of the Spirit of the Chief award.

Master Chief Darrell Timpa is a native of Dallas, Texas. He graduated from high school and joined the Naval Reserve in 1988 graduating from Hospital Corps School San Diego and serving with Fleet Hospital 500 CBTZ 21 DET E until October 1991 when he joined the active duty forces. Master Chief Timpa’s first assignment on active duty was at Naval Regional Medical Center San Diego assigned to the Anesthesia Department until his attending Naval Aircrew Man Candidate School in Pensacola. Master Chief Timpa was designated a Naval Air Crewman in November 1993 and was assigned to NAS Patuxent River as an Inflight Medical Technician. Master Chief Timpa’s follow on flying tours were at Naval Hospital Corpus Christi and Branch Medical Clinic aboard MCAS Iwakuni holding the positions of Inflight Medical Technician NATOPS standardization and LPO of the Inflight Medical Technicians; Emergency Medical Services; Education and Training department; Urgent Care; Immunizations Clinic. March 2004, Master Chief Timpa graduated from Independent Duty Corpsman (IDC) School and was assigned to USS VINCENNES (CG 49) assigned to the Forward Deployed Naval Forces Japan until her decommissioning when he cross decked to USS LASSEN (DDG 82) serving as the Senior Medical Department Representative (SMDR) and Executive Department LCPO. In March 2007, he was assigned to Commander Amphibious Forces Seventh Fleet (ESG 7) where he served as the headquarters Senior Enlisted Leader, Senior Inspector and Assistant Plans Operations Military Intelligence (POMI) Officer until August 2009 when he was assigned to Surface Warfare Medicine Institute as the Program Director for IDC School until April 2012 when he was selected into the Command Master Chief Program. Master Chief Timpa joined the “Argonauts” of VFA-147 as the Command Master Chief in July 2012 completing a deployment in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and Regional Security Operations onboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68). Master Chief Timpa then reported as Carrier Air Wing ELEVEN Command Master Chief in March 2015 until August 2017 completing multiple air wing training and readiness detachments in preparation for another successful combat deployment aboard USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) to the FIFTH Fleet area or responsibility. Master Chief Timpa is currently serving as Command Master Chief USS (CVN 76) permanently assigned to the SEVENTH Fleet area of operations. Master Chief Timpa is a graduate of Naval Air Crewman Candidate School, Independent Duty Corpsman School, Senior Enlisted Academy class 166 Blue Group, CMC/COB Leadership Course, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course I/II, and MCPON Executive Leadership Symposium. He currently holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences and Master’s Degree in Leadership from Trident University International. His personal awards include the Meritorious Service Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four awards), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (seven awards), Military Outstanding Volunteer Medal and other various service medals/awards.

Command Sergeant Major Trevor C. Walker is a native of North Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin. He entered the U.S. Army in September of 1989 where he completed Basic Combat Training and Advance Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO as a Combat Engineer (12B).

CSM Walker’s previous duty assignments include Combat Engineer (Aco, 17th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Armored Division) during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm; Combat Engineer (Dco, 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division); Combat Engineer Team Leader (Bco, 8th Engineer Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division); Combat Engineer Squad Leader (Cco, 37th Engineer Battalion (CBT) (ABN) during Operation Uphold Democracy; Combat Engineer Squad Leader (Cco, 44th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea); Operations Sergeant (Cco, 37th Engineer Battalion (CBT) (ABN); S-3 Air NCOIC (HHC, 37th Engineer Battalion (CBT) (ABN); Platoon Sergeant (Aco, 37th Engineer Battalion (CBT) (ABN); Mine Action Center NCOIC (XVIII ABN Corps), during Operation Enduring Freedom; Platoon Sergeant (Aco, 27th Engineer Battalion) during Operation Iraqi Freedom II; Joint Readiness Training Center Senior Engineer (JRTC); First Sergeant (Aco, 4th BSTB, 10th MTN Division) during Operation Iraqi Freedom VII; Senior Military Instructor (Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (ROTC), 7 BDE, Cadet Command); student of the Sergeant Major Academy Class 62, Command Sergeant Major (169th Engineer Battalion, Fort Leonard Wood, MO); Command Sergeant Major (1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Korea). Command Sergeant Major (3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division). Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Engineer School (USAES). Currently the Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Security Force Assistance Command (SFAC).

His military education includes Basic Leader Course, Advance Leaders Course, Senior Leader Course, First Sergeant Course, Sergeant Major Academy (Class 62), Battle Staff NCO Course, Equal Opportunity Representative Course, Sapper Leader Course, Basic Airborne School, Advance Airborne School, Master Jumpmaster School, Air Assault School, Pathfinder School, Air Movement Operation Course, JRTC Observer Controller Course, Technical Transportation of Hazardous Material Course, Combat Lifesaver Course and the Assistant Master Resilience Trainer Course. CSM Walker is a Graduate of Central Texas College and holds an Associates of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, he is also a Graduate of American Military University and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice.

CSM Walker’s awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal (1 OLC); Legion of Merit (1 OLC; Meritorious Service Medal (1 Silver OLC); Joint Service Commendation Medal; Army Commendation Medal (3 OLC); Army Achievement Medal (1 Silver OLC); Meritorious Unit Commendation; Navy Unit Commendation; Army Superior Unit Award; Army Good Conduct Medal (8th Award); National Defense Service Medal (1 BSS); Korean Defense Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; Southwest Asia Service Medal (3 BSS); Iraq Campaign Medal (2 BSS); Global War On Terrorism Service Medal; Global War on Terrorism Expedition Medal; Humanitarian Service Medal (1 BSS); Noncommissioned Officers’ Professional Development Ribbon (Numeral 4); Army Service Ribbon; Overseas Service Medal (Numeral 3); United Nations Medal; Kuwait Liberation Medal(Saudi Arabia); Kuwait Liberation Medal(Kuwait);Combat Action Badge; Pathfinder Badge; Master Parachutist Badge; Air Assault Badge; Drivers Badge (W); Silver DeFluery Medal; Audie Murphy Medallion.

CSM Walker married the former Stacy Zwicky of North Fond Du Lac, Wi and has two children, Nicholas (25) and Nicole (22) and one Grandson Ayden (4).

Master Chief Jason K. Wong Command Master Chief, Thirteenth Coast Guard District

Master Chief Jason Wong assumed the duties as the Command Master Chief for the Thirteenth Coast Guard District on 09 July 2018. His primary responsibility is to advise the Commander of the Thirteenth Coast Guard District on issues and initiatives pertaining to all Coast Guardsmen and their families throughout the District, encompassing Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Idaho. Master Chief Wong recently served as the Command Master Chief for Personnel Service Center at Coast Guard Headquarters, DC. Originally from Honolulu, Hawaii, Master Chief Wong enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1993. His previous assignments include: Command Master Chief Sector St. Petersburg, FL; Battalion Commander, Training Center Cape May, N.J.; Health Services Center, Training Center Cape May N.J.; CGC Vigilant, Port Canaveral, Fla.; ISC Portsmouth, Va.; CGC Point Evans, Kauai, Hawaii; and ISC Honolulu.

Master Chief Wong’s military training include the US Army Sergeants Major Academy Class 61, USCG Chief Petty Officer Academy Class 124, USCG Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, USCG Company Commander School, USCG Instructor Development Course, US Navy Independent Duty Corpsman School, US Army (91-C) Nursing Program, USCG Health Services “A” School, and Emergency Medical Technician School. Master Chief Wong holds both a Masters and Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Care Management.

Master Chief Wong’s awards include the Meritorious Service Medal, four Coast Guard Commendation Medals, Coast Guard Achievement Medal, and numerous other individual and unit awards. He has earned the Permanent Cutterman and Company Commander Insignias.

Command Sergeant Major Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region The U.S. Army Military District of Washington

Guardian of the Nation’s Capital

Command Sergeant Major Richard A. Woodring Command Sergeant Major Richard A. Woodring entered the military in October of 1984 under the delayed entry program in the Army Reserves. He attended both Basic and advanced individual training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama and entered active duty in June of 1986.

His positions and assignments prior to his current selection as the CSM of the Military District of Washington (MDW) include: gunner and driver in the First Detachment, 346th Military Police Company (USAR), Great Bend, Kansas; Patrolman, Traffic Accident Investigator, Military Police Investigator, Desk Sergeant and NCOIC for the Ranger Support Element while assigned with B Co MP Detachment, Ft. Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia;

Senior Custodial Agent, 528th United States Army Artillery Group, Cakmakli, Turkey; Team Leader, Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant, 212th Military Police Company, Kitzingen, Germany; Military Police Investigations NCOIC, Ft. Huachuca, ; Operations Sergeant and Platoon Sergeant, 55th Military Police Company, Camp Page, Korea; Platoon Sergeant, 101st Military Police Company (AASLT), Ft. Campbell, Kentucky; Detachment Sergeant, HHD, 793d Military Police Battalion, Bamberg, Germany; First Sergeant, 630th Military Police Company, Bamberg, Germany; Operations Sergeant Major and Command Sergeant Major, 716th Military Police Battalion, Ft. Campbell, Kentucky; Provost Marshal Sergeant Major for the Operational Protection Directorate, USARPAC, Fort Shafter, Hawaii; Command Sergeant Major, 8th Military Police Brigade, Schofield Barracks Hawaii, Senior Enlisted Leader (CSM) Combined Joint Interagency Task Force (CJIATF) 435, Camp Sabalu – Harrison, Afghanistan, Command Sergeant Major, United States Army Military Police School, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Army Provost Marshal Sergeant Major, Washington, D.C. He has three deployments to the Balkans including one to Bosnia as a Platoon Sergeant, 212th MP Company, and two to Kosovo, one as a Platoon Sergeant, 101st MP Company (AASLT) and one as the Detachment Sergeant, HHD, 793d MP Battalion. He also has two deployments to Iraq, one as a First Sergeant, 630th Military Police Company one as the Operations and Command Sergeant Major, 716th Military Police Battalion, and one to Afghanistan as the Senior Enlisted Leader for Combined Joint Inter Agency Task Force 435. He has graduated from numerous military schools including Air Assault School, Basic Airborne Course, SRT School, Law Enforcement Shotgun Course, FORSCOM Long Range Marksmanship Course, Combat Lifesaver Course, Family Advocacy Staff Training Course, Equal Opportunity Leader Course, Unit Prevention Leader Course, Military Police Investigator Course, the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy First Sergeant Course, the United States Army Sergeants Major Academy (Class 57), the Brigade Pre-Command Course and the Executive Leader Course. He has completed over 70 semester hours of college towards a degree in emergency management. Command Sergeant Major Woodring’s awards include: the Legion of Merit (second award), the Bronze Star Medal (second award), the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal (fifth award), the Army Commendation Medal (seventh award), the Army Achievement Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal (tenth award), the National Defense Service Medal (with one Bronze Service Star), the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Southwest Asia Service Medal (with three Bronze Service Stars), the Kosovo Campaign Medal (with one Bronze Service Star), the Afghanistan Campaign Medal (with one Bronze Service Star), the Iraqi Campaign Medal (with three Bronze Service Stars), the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal, the Armed Forces Service Medal, the Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon (with numeral six), the Army Service Ribbon, the Overseas Service Ribbon (numeral six) the NATO Medal (with three Bronze Service Stars), the Joint Unit Meritorious Award, the Navy Unit Commendation, the Army Meritorious Unit Citation (second award), the Army Superior Unit Award (second award), the Army Staff Identification Badge, Parachutist Badge, Air Assault Badge, Driver’s Badge with Wheel Device, and the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge (Gold). He is a Sergeant Morales Club inductee, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inductee (honorary) and a recipient of the prestigious Honorable Order of the Dragon (CBRN) and the Military Police Order of the Marechaussee (Silver).