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CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JOHNNY W. SMITH
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Chief Master Sergeant Johnny W. Smith is the Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, Arizona. In this capacity he is the senior enlisted leader who advises the commander on all enlisted matters, including those that affect mission, readiness, training, morale, technical and professional development. He is also the functional manager for the unit's First Sergeants.
Chief Smith is a graduate of Cleary University and a native of Michigan who enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1983. He transferred to the Michigan Air National Guard in 1993 and finally to the Arizona Air National Guard in 1998. Upon his transfer to the 161st Air Refueling Wing, Chief Smith devoted himself to supporting the 161st Civil Engineering Squadron until 2006.
His career positions have included: Security Forces, Civil Engineering Emergency Management, and Human Resource Advisor. Prior to his appointment as Command Chief Master Sergeant, he served as the Wing and State Human Resource Advisor. In this capacity, he was the advisor to the Commander, Arizona Air National Guard on diversity, mentoring, and other matters that affect unit member morale and readiness.
EDUCATION:
1983
1995 Ypsilanti High School, Ypsilanti Michigan
Cleary University, Bachelor of Business Management, Magna Cum Laude
1999 NCO Academy
2005
2011 Senior NCO Academy
Chief Leadership Course
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. 1983 - 1987 44th Security Police Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, South Dakota
2. 1987 - 1990 1st Tactical Fighter Wing, Langley AFB, VA
3. 1990 - 1992 15th Air Base Wing, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
4. 1993 - 1995 127th Fighter Wing, Selfridge ANGB, Michigan
5. 1995 - 1998 110th Civil Engineering Squadron, Battle Creek ANGB, Michigan
6. 1998 - 2006 161st Civil Engineering Squadron, Phoenix, AZ
7. 2006 - 2009 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, AZ
8. 2009 - 2011 Arizona Air National Guard Headquarters, Phoenix Arizona
9. 2011 161 Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, Arizona
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal, one device
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal, one device
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal, three devices
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, four devices
Air Force Longevity Service, three devices
National Defense Service Medal, one device
Armed Forces Reserve Medal, one device
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Technical Sergeant 11 September 1999
Master Sergeant 06 March 2004
Senior Master Sergeant
Chief Master Sergeant
Command Chief Master Sergeant 07 October 2006
07 August 2009
05 February 2011
(Current as of April 2011)
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