Military Unsung Heroes

About Military Unsung Heroes

We are giving the everyday military member the celebrity treatment. Keeping it light, fun, and full of tall tales. Taking a look at the lives from all the military branches. Look for us every Friday at your favorite place to listen to podcasts.

Publisher

Lothario and Hoss

Category

business · government · history

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

3 Mar 2023

Latest episode

28 Jul 2023

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Jul 2023

   Ret. Army Sargent Bobby Famiglietta

   - Enlisted in January of 2006 as an MP. - Left for OSUT (One Stop Unit Training) in April of 2006 (Basic Training and AIT were combined) - Returned home to my Unit and remained just a regular MDAY(basic one weekend a month, two weeks a year) Soldier for two years. - In 2008 was offered a full-time Technician job at JFHQ in Santa Fe, I accepted and became the Tuition Manager for the state. - In 2010 our state was being mobilized for a rotation in Kosovo. I was offered the school of my choice if I volunteered to go, asked for Military Police Investigator (MPI) School, and was granted that request. - I was told I was the first person from our state that had graduated from the school and finished with a 96% average. - Left for pre-mob soon after - Returned home in late 2011 - Earned title of Master Driver - Received promotion to the position of State Incentive Manager shortly after returning home to my Technician Position. Remained in this role until my career came to an end - Wound up being medically discharged in 2017 due to a pretty severe back injury.

2. 

   15 Jul 2023

   Ret TSgt John Mills

3. 

   30 Jun 2023

   MSgt Patrick Parsons

   Assignments July 2002 - August 2002, Student, Basic Military Training, 321 TRS, Lackland AFB, TX August 2002 - November 2002, Student, Electronic Principles, 344 TRS, Lackland AFB, TX November 2002 - March 2003, Student, Missile and Space Systems Electronic Maintenance Training, 532 TRS, Vandenberg SFB, CA March 2003 - June 2006, ICBM Electro-mechanical Technician, 90 MMXS, F.E. Warren AFB, WY June 2006 - June 2008, Wing ICBM Codes Controller, 90 OSS, F.E. Warren AFB, WY June 2008 - August 2008, Student, Space 100/SBIRS Mission Course, 533 TRS, Vandenberg SFB, CA August 2008 - June 2010, SBIRS Mission Crew Chief, 2 SWS, Buckley SFB, CO June 2010 - January 2012, NCOIC Operations Integration, 460 OSS, Buckley SFB, CO January 2012 - December 2016, NCOIC Training Division (SBIRS GEO), 460 OG, Det 1, Boulder, CO December 2016 – June 2021, Space 200 Instructor, NSSI, Peterson SFB, CO December 2016 – June 2018, Space 200 Flight Chief, NSSI, Peterson SFB, CO June 2018 – September 2019, Space 300 Flight Chief, NSSI, Peterson AFB, CO September 2019 – November 2020, College of Space Warfare Flight Chief, NSSI, Peterson SFB, CO November 2020 – June 2021, Senior Enlisted Leader, NSSI, Peterson SFB, CO June 2021 – Present, Operations Superintendent, 16 EWS, Peterson SFB, CO Promotions 02 Jul 2002 - Airman First Class (A1C) 02 Nov 2004 - Senior Airman (SrA) 01 Jul 2006 - Staff Sergeant (SSgt) 01 Oct 2013 - Technical Sergeant (TSgt) 01 Jan 2018 - Master Sergeant (MSgt)

4. 

   16 Jun 2023

   Ret. Major Jim Webber

   Major James E. Webber was born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas, where he graduated with honors from Leavenworth Senior High School in 1968. After four years in the Air Force ROTC program at Washburn University in Topeka, he graduated in 1972 with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant as a Minuteman Nuclear Missile Launch Officer at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne Wyoming. Major Webber achieved instructor status in Minuteman I and Minuteman III Missile systems as well as Missile Combat Crew Commander in Minuteman III culminating in the award of the Combat Crew Excellence Award in 1976. This award is earned by only the top 10 percent of the entire missile crew force. After his four year tour in missile operations, Major Webber transitioned into the relatively unknown career field of Space Systems Operations. For the next 16 years, Major Webber became a pioneer in the development, testing, and operational training of large phased array strategic warning radar systems. In 1981, Major Webber earned the 15th Air Force, Space Operator of the Year Award for sustained superior performance and was in the initial cadre of personnel who formed Air Force Space Command. He earned a Master of Arts Degree in Space Systems Management from Webster University and taught courses in Natural Science and the Fundamentals of Space Flight as an adjunct professor for the University of Alaska, Pikes Peak Community College, and Webster University. Major Webber and his wife of 51 years, Suzy, raised two wonderful sons, Trey and Taran.

5. 

   2 Jun 2023

   Col John Cornett

   Col John Cornett is Deputy Director, Inspections Directorate and Inspection Team Chief, The Inspection Agency, Department of the Air Force. The Inspections Directorate provides inspections and reporting for Department-level Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, oversight inspections of Major Commands, and special inspections as directed by The Inspector General and Secretary of the Air Force. Col Cornett received his commission following graduation from the University of Kentucky in 2000. He has operational experience in nuclear and conventional operations in the continental United States, at Andersen AFB, Guam as part of the Continuous Bomber Presence, Diego Garcia in Operation Enduring Freedom, and at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar supporting the fight against ISIS and other terrorist networks. Col Cornett has served in a variety of assignments as a B-52H instructor electronic warfare officer and weapons officer at Barksdale AFB, Louisiana and Minot AFB, North Dakota. He held a staff assignment at Joint Chief of Staff J-33 in the Pentagon as a Presidential Strike Advisor and Bomber Planner. Additionally, he served as the Director of Operations for the 69th Bomb Squadron, where he led a successful deployment to Al Udeid, which was followed by commanding the 5th Operations Support Squadorn in Minot AFB. ASSIGNMENTS 1. Jan 2001 – Nov 2002, Student, undergraduate navigator training, Pensacola NAS, FL. 2. Nov 2002 – Sep 2003, B-52 Initial Qualification Training student, Barksdale AFB, LA. 3. Sep 2003 – Oct 2005, B-52 Electronic Warfare Officer and Short Range Scheduler, 23rd Bomb Squadron, Minot AFB, ND. 4. Oct 2005 – Jul 2007, Defensive System Project Manager and Assistant Training Flight Commander, 49 Test and Elevation Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA. 5. Jan 2007 – Jul 2007, Student, United States Air Force Weapons School, 340th Weapons Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA. 6. Aug 2007 – Jul 2009, B-52 Weapons Officer and Operations Group Training Flight Commander, 2nd OSS, Barksdale AFB, LA. 7. Jul 2009 – Jun 2012, Assistant Director of Operation and Strategic Flight Phase Manager, 340th Weapons Squadron, Barksdale AFB, LA. 8. Jun 2012 – Jun 2013, US Army Command and General Staff College, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. 9. Jun 2013 – Jun 2014, Student, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, AL. 10. Jun 2014 – Jun 2016, Joint Chief of Staff, Presidential Strike Advisor, Pentagon Washington, D.C. 11. Jun 2016 – May 2018, Director of Operations, 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot AFB, ND. 12. May 2018 – May 2020, Commander, 5th Operations Support Squadron, Minot AFB, ND. 13. May 2020 – Jun 2021, Fellow, Stimpson Center Fellowship, Washington, D.C. 14. Jul 2021 – Present, Deputy Director Inspections Dectorate, Dept of the Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB, NM FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Master Navigator Flight hours: More than 2,586, including more than 578 combat hours Aircraft flown: B-52H

6. 

   19 May 2023

   Army Veteran Christian Vasquez

   Christian served in the United States Army from 2011 to 2016 as a Military Police Officer. He began my military career by completing One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where I received training in law enforcement and military tactics. Upon graduation, He was assigned to the 110th Military Police Company, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado. He worked diligently to learn and improve my skills as an MP. In 2012, He was deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where He was honored to serve alongside fellow soldiers in a tactical law enforcement team. Upon returning from deployment, Christian continued to serve as a Military Police Officer, this time in a garrison environment. He was grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the mission in this capacity and worked tirelessly to maintain a high level of readiness and professionalism. Christians hard work paid off and earned the rank of Sergeant, and He became a team leader and serve in that capacity. Throughout His time in the Army, He remained committed to my fellow soldiers and the mission at hand. IChristian was deeply honored to serve His country and fellow soldiers, and He is grateful for the experience and skills gained during His time in the military. Since exiting the Military, Christian worked in Federal Corrections and Local Law enforcement before co-founding a nonprofit organization. He also co-own two other businesses and fully embraced my entrepreneurial side. He has also obtained my AA in Business Administration from the University of NM. Christian Currently serves as the Deputy Director of Strengthening Nations and facilitate the Batterers Intervention Program.

7. 

   5 May 2023

   Army Sergeant (Ret) Daniel Baldwin

   Daniel Baldwin is a North Carolina Army National Guard veteran. He joined in 2003 and became a Military policeman at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and stayed an MP through his whole career. Throughout Daniels 18 years of service, he deployed 3 times. His deployments were at locations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Cuba. During these deployments he was in charge of receiving detainees. Daniel acquired 7.5 years of active time while deployed. Medically discharged to end his NCANG career.

8. 

   21 Apr 2023

   Army Veteran September Etsitty

   I enlisted in 2005. My first duty station was Schofield barracks HI and I worked at Wheeler Army Airfield from 2005 to 2008. I deployed with the 25ID for 8 months to Iraq with 25ID. When I was in Hawaii, I was 68th Medivac and rotated with the S3 3-25ID S3 and flight operations. My 2nd duty station was good ole Fort Bragg 82CAB. I was there for 1 year and reenlisted. I did not deploy. I had my second child and had surgery. I was with HHC 3-82 then moved to 3-82 Brigade to oversee all taskings. My 3rd duty station was Fort Wainwright AK. I was again with 25ID and deployed with 6-17 CAV to Iraq for 11 months in 2010 for the drawdown. This duty station was with Kiowa aircraft. My 4th duty station, I chose Fort Bragg because it was the best out of the options (Fort Hood, Fort Bragg, or Fort Drum). This was my last duty station from 2013 to 2018. I was back with the Medevac unit 3-82. I ETS'd in June 2018. After my military service, I moved back to Arizona because my children wanted to be closer my immediate family. I live on the Navajo Reservation and I'm enjoying my life living in a rural area.

9. 

   14 Apr 2023

   SMSgt (Ret) Gary Hostetler

   Gary Hostetler was born in Hope Arkansas, October 18 1932. Joined the Air Force in October of 1951. He completed basic training and went to MP School at Camp Gordon, Ga. His first assignment was in Okinawa, Japan. He stayed here for 2 years as a security Forces member guarding the B52s. he was then transferred to tinker AFB where he met his wife and had their first child. transsferred again in may 1957 to Rushmore Air Force Station in South Dakota. Gary then crossed trained into Radar Electronics School in Lowery AFB, CO. In 1959 Gary was then stationed at Altus AFB, OK. He was stationed their for 9 years and served as an electronics Team Chief, Trainer and Inspector. Gary's final move was to Chanute AFB,IL in 1970 and 8 years later retired as a SMSgt with 26 years in the military. Gary now resides in Fort Myers, Fl.

10. 

    7 Apr 2023

    Navy Veteran Justin McFarland

    Justin McFarland enlisted in the United States Navy in 97 during His senior year of high school and departed for basic training after graduation in 98. Justin was stationed on the USS Hawes FFG-53, a guided missile frigate that has since been decommissioned. He departed for a Mediterranean Cruise in early 2000, and in October of that year, the USS Hawes were the first responders to the bombing of the USS Cole in Aiden, Yemen. That experience along with the ensuing months of the incident were the most impactful of his enlistment. The rest were mostly laughs and good times.

11. 

    31 Mar 2023

    Marine Veteran Sean Parrish

    “For over decade, Sean served this Great Nation as an Intelligence & Operations Professional via Human Intelligence, Counterintelligence, Intelligence Analysis, Foreign Advisor, and Combat Arms in the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Private Contractor and Consulting arenas. Sean has multiple Overseas Deployments and Stateside Missions, Advanced Training via Formal Schools, Professional Military Education, Certification Courses, and Specialized Training. During his service, he earned Personal Awards, Meritorious Honors, Expedited Promotions, and Top Performance Reviews. Sean has over 20 Years in the Public & Private Sector as a Strategic Partner across many industries, markets, platforms and enterprises around the world. On his “Civilian Deployment” he takes on bold, adventurous, and daring missions and tailors innovative solutions to complex problems for clients in multiple markets and industries. Sean splits his time in this world between For-Profit Business and Networking Activities which feed directly into many Non-Profit Philanthropic Projects for Military Veterans. He consistently strives to become a better asset to humanity and make this world a better place for the future generations through good deeds at all levels. Although he is part of many different organizations, groups, and societies he considers himself very basically as a facilitator of action in a world of inaction and serves a higher purpose for the Warriors of this Great Nation by taking them from survival to significance, and significance to success.” Position: Student / Marine Corps Security Forces Dates: November 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 6 months) Infantry Rifleman Dates: May 2010 - October 2010 (6 months) Foreign Security Forces Leadership Mentor / Intelligence Advisor Dates: October 2010 - May 2011 (8 months) Training Chief Dates: May 2011 - October 2011 (6 months) Position: Intelligence Chief Dates: October 2011 - December 2012 (1 year 3 months) Assistant Operations Chief / Training Chief / Platoon Sergeant Dates: December 2012 - July 2013 (8 months) Intelligence Specialist Dates: July 2013 - September 2014 (1 year 2 months) Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Recruiter Dates: September 2014 - February 2015 (5 months) Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Specialist Dates: February 2015 - May 2015 (4 months) Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Specialist Dates: May 2015 - December 2015 (8 months) Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Instructor Dates: December 2015 - July 2016 (8 months) Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence Evaluator Dates: July 2016 - September 2016 (3 months) Assistant Operations Chief / Training Chief Dates: September 2016 - November 2017 (1 year 2 months) Organization: Department of Defense / United States Marine Corps DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERSONAL DECORATIONS Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award)/November 2017 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3rd Award)/October 2017 Joint Service Commendation Medal/January 2016 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2nd Award)/January 2016 Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award)/November 2014 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal/May 2011 Good Conduct Medal/November 2011 Combat Action Ribbon/December 2010 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CAMPAIGN AND SERVICE AWARDS Meritorious Unit Commendation/December 2016 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (3rd Award)/August 2015 Navy Unit Commendation/September 2012 Afghanistan Campaign Medal (2nd Award)/July 2012 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award)/March 2012 Afghanistan Campaign Medal/April 2011 NATO International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Medal/December 2010 Sea Service Deployment Ribbon/December 2010 Global War on Terrorism Service (GWOT-S) Medal/March 2009 National Defense Medal/November 2008 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE...

12. 

    24 Mar 2023

    CW2 Dominique Lewis

    Originally from Lake County, Indiana, Chief Lewis enlisted in the U.S. Air Force immediately after September 11 th , 2001. He went to Air Force Basic Training immediately after high school at Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas. He chose to be a Missile and Space Systems Technician (2MOX2A) and began technical school at Lackland AFB studying Electronic Principles with phase two at Vandenberg AFB, California. In 2003 a deployment opportunity for volunteers came up and he jumped at the chance to travel and do his part in the fight against terrorism. In April 2005, he transitioned from the Air Force to the Army through the Blue to Green program and became a Cavalry Scout (19D). In 2006, he was selected at Special Forces Assessment and Selection (SFAS) and was sent to Airborne School at Ft. Benning, Georgia with immediate follow on to the Special Forces Qualification Course (SFQC) at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina. He received his first choice in both language and duty assignment; Special Forces Engineer Sergeant (18C) and reported to 3 rd Special Forces Group (Airborne). Upon arrival at 3 rd Group, he was sent to a Tactical Equine Course and then deployed to Afghanistan and put all of his new skills to the test. After several deployments he was then selected to go back to the U. S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School to attend the Special Forces Assistant Operations and Intelligence Sergeant Course (18F). Following the completion of the Intelligence course, he spent time in Chicago with 20 th SFG and helped with recruiting for the unit. In 2015 he would go on to flight school at Ft. Rucker, Alabama. There he would become a Warrant Officer and learn to fly single and multi-engine helicopters (153M). After the completion of flight school, Chief Lewis was sent back to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina for the remainder of his career. He now spends his retirement as a veteran advocate helping various non-profits. TImeLine • US Air Force Missile and Space Systems Maintenance Technician (2M0X2) 2002-2005 • US Army Cavalry Scout (19D) 2005-2006 • US Army Special Forces Engineer Sergeant (18C) Green Beret 2006-2010 • US Army Special Forces Operations and Intelligence Sergeant (18F) Green Beret 2010-2015 • US Army Aviation Warrant Officer (153M) Helicopter Pilot 2015-2019 Deployments • Saudi Arabia • Oman • Qatar • Turkey • Germany • Cyprus • Afghanistan • Kyrgyzstan • Kuwait • Iraq • Turkey • Spain • Germany • Ireland • Jamaica • United Kingdom • Puerto Rico Achievments • Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with “N” Device • Air Force Missile Badge • Joint Service Commendation Medal • NATO Medal • Afghanistan Campaign Medal w/3 stars • Army Good Conduct Medal • NCO Professional Development ribbon • Parachutist Badge • Combat Infantryman Badge • Special Forces Tab • Parachute Wings of the Irish Defense Forces • Reserve Component Overseas Training Ribbon • Italian Para-Commando Saboteur Free Fall Parachute Jump Badge • British Army Parachute Badge • German Armed Forces Parachutist Badge • U.S. Army Military Free Fall Parachutist Badge

13. 

    17 Mar 2023

    CMSgt Chuck Wilkin

    Chief Master Sergeant Charles L. Wilkin is the Senior Enlisted Leader, 341st Maintenance Group, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. In this role, he is responsbile for leading 450 Airmen in the safe, secure, and reliable sustainment of the Minuteman III weapon system at 150 launch facilities and 15 launch control centers throughout a 13,800 square-mile complex. Originally from Sidney, Ohio, Chief Wilkin entered the Air Force in July 2001. He completed the “Missile and Space Systems Maintenance” course in April 2002. During his 21 years of service, he has held various challenging positions spread across Wyoming, North Dakota, Louisiana, Virginia, and Montana, to include a deployment in support of OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM and OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. Prior to assuming his current duty position, he served as Senior Enlisted Leader, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. ASSIGNMENTS 1. July 2001 – September 2001, Trainee, Basic Military Training, 331d Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas 2. September 2001 – April 2002, Student, 532d Training Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, California 3. April 2002 – May 2005, Peacekeeper Maintenance Technician, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 4. May 2005 – September 2007, Missile Maintenance Team Member, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 5. September 2007 – July 2008, Missile Maintenance Team Chief, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 6. July 2008 – September 2010, Maintenance Scheduler, 90th Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming 7. September 2010 – July 2011, Missile Maintenance Team Critical Task Supervisor, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 8. July 2011 – Jul 2013, Missile Maintenance Team Training NCOIC, 91st Maintenance Operations Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 9. July 2013 – February 2014, Missile Maintenance Team Lead Critical Task Supervisor, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 10. February 2014 – March 2017, Command Missile Maintenance Manager, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana 11. March 2017 – November 2017, Missile Handling and Maintenance Team Section NCOIC, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 12. November 2017 – June 2018, Maintenance Operations Flight Chief, 791st Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 13. June 2018 –May 2019, Generation Flight Chief, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 14. May 2019 – June 2019, Superintendent, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 15. June 2019 – Oct 2019, Lead Production Superintendent, 91st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Minot AFB, North Dakota 16. November 2019 – June 2021, Superintendent, Strategic and Nuclear Inspection Department, Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Fort Belvoir, Virginia 17. July 2021 – May 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Montana 18. May 2022 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, 341st Maintenance Group, Malmstrom AFB, Montana MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal AF Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2011 Instructor of the Year, 20th Air Force 2012 NCO of the Year, 91st Maintenance Operations Squadron 2013 NCO of the Year, 91st Maintenance Group 2017 Senior NCO Academy Distinguished Graduate 2017 General Larry D. Welch Award, 91st Missile Wing 2018 SNCO of the Year, 91st Missile Wing EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Chief Master Sergeant June 1, 2021

14. 

    10 Mar 2023

    SMSgt Virgil Castro

    SMSgt Virgil A. Castro is the Superintendent, Maintenance Division, Nuclear Inspections Directorate, Department of the Air Force Inspection Agency, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. As the Maintenance Division Superintendent, he is responsible for the execution and integration of Air Force Nuclear Inspection Core Teams overseeing five Major Graded Areas for the Department of Air Force Inspection Agency conducted Nuclear Surety Inspections. He ensures Maintenance Division Teams operate at maximum efficiency by governing the training and certification of subject-matter experts supporting the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during Nuclear Weapons Technical Inspections, comprising of three Major Command Inspector Generals. Additionally, he advises the Department of the Air Force Inspection Agency Commander on the selection and scope of oversight of MAJCOM-conducted Nuclear Surety Inspections to provide The Inspector General, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, and Secretary of the Air Force with an independent perspective of the safety, security and reliability of nuclear capable units. SMSgt Castro enlisted in the Air Force November 2002 as a Missile and Space Systems Maintainer. During his tenure in the Air Force, he has been stationed at four bases and held various technical and leadership positions at Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) units and at Headquarters 20th Air Force. SMSgt Castro has 19 years of ICBM knowledge and experience and performed duties as a Missile Maintenance Technician, Mechanical and Pneudraulics Team Chief, Evaluator and Numbered Air Force Lead. He has significant Joint Service experience and participated in several operations, exercises and deployed in direct support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and SPARTAN SHIELD. EDUCATION 2007 Airman Leadership School, Minot AFB, ND 2008 Maintenance Instructor Course, 20th Air Force ICBM Center of Excellence, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. 2009 Maintenance Evaluator Course, 20th Air Force ICBM Center of Excellence, F.E. Warren AFB, Wyo. 2010 Associate Degree, Missile & Space Systems Maintenance, CCAF, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala. 2014 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, CO 2015 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, by correspondence 2015 Bachelor of Science, Organizational Management, Ashford University, Clinton, IA (Magna Cum Laude) 2019 Senior Noncommissioned Office Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala 2021 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course II, by correspondence 2022 Master of Business Administration, University of Arizona, AZ ASSIGNMENTS 1. Jul 2003-Mar 2008, Technician, Missile Maintenance Team, 91st MMXS, ND 2. Mar 2008-Jun 2009, Technician, Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section, 576th F, CA 3. Jun 2009-Mar 2011, Team Chief, Mechanical and Pneudrualics Section, 576th FLTS, CA 4. Mar 2011-Aug 2013, Evaluator, Mechanical and Pneudraulics Section, 576th FLTS, CA 5. Aug 2013-Sep 2016, Command Lead, Mechanical & Pneudraulics/Survivable Systems, 20th AF, WY 6. Sep 2106-May 2018, NCOIC, Mechanical & Pneudrualics Section, 791st MXS, ND 7. May 2018-Sep 2018, Section Chief, Vehicles and Equipment Section, 791st MXS, ND 8. Sep 2018-May 2019, NCOIC, Missile Maintenance Team Section, 91st MMXS, ND 9. May 2019-Sep 2020, Flight Chief, Facilities Flight, 91st MMXS, ND 10. Sep 2020-Present, Superintendent, Maintenance Division, Nuclear Inspections Directorate, Department of the Air Force Inspection Agency, NM (Deployed Oct 2021- Apr 2022, Superintendent, Inspector General, 380th AEW, Al Dhafra AB, United Arab Emirates) MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Meritorious Service Medal with...

15. 

    3 Mar 2023

    Major Christopher Wood

    Major Christopher Wood is the Commander of the 420th Munitions Squadron, RAF Welford, United Kingdom. He is responsible for all munitions operations to maintain USAFE’s second largest weapons stockpile valued at $403 million in War Reserve Materiel. He is also charged with directly supporting the Bomber Task Force at RAF Fairford, and additional taskings from EUCOM. A native of Norco California, Major Wood received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 2008. He was first assigned to F.E. Warren AFB as the Officer in Charge of the Missile Maintenance Teams section, then held various positions in the sustainment of the Minute Man III ICBM weapon system until his departure in 2012. He then served as the instructor supervisor and course developer for the ICBM Maintenance Officers Course at Vandenberg AFB California, before finally serving as the school house Maintenance Operations Officer for all ICBM maintenance training. He then moved on to become the Operations Officer and interim commander of the 341st Munitions Squadron at Malmstrom AFB Montana, before filling his first staff role in USAFE, as the Nuclear Maintenance Branch Chief on the USAFE A/3 staff. Major Wood served in his first full command role at RAF Welford in the UK, and is currently the commander of the 2d Munitions Squadron at Barksdale AFB. Major Wood is married to a wife he doesn’t deserve, and is the father of three amazing children. EDUCATION 2008 Bachelors of Science, Social Sciences, USAFA, Colorado Springs, Colo. 2009 Aerospace Basics Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2013 Masters of Arts, Educational Leadership, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Calif. 2014 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 2021 Air Command & Staff College (Correspondence) ASSIGNMENTS 1. May 2008 - June 2012, OIC MMT, OIC P&S, OIC MMOC, Facilities Flight Commander, 90th MXG, F.E. Warren AFB Cheyenne, Wyo. 2. June 2012 - June 2016, Instructor, Instructor Supervisor, Course Developer, Maintenance Flight/CC, Maintenance Operations Officer, 532d Training Squadron, Vandenberg AFB, Calif. 3. June 2016 - July 2018, Operations Officer, Interim Squadron Commander, 341 MUNS, Malmstrom AFB, Mont. 4. July 2018 - July 2020, Nuclear Maintenance Branch Chief, USAFE-HQ, Ramstein AFB, Germany. 5. July 2020 – June 2022, Commander, 420th Munitions Squadron, RAF Welford, UK. 6. June 2022 – Present, Commander, 2d Munitions Squadron, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Distinguished Graduate Squadron Officer’s School Sijan Leadership Award Meritorious Service Medal with 2 oak leaf cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster Air Force Achievement Medal Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant 28 May, 2008 First Lieutenant 28 May, 2010 Captain 28 May, 2012 Major 1 March, 2018

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