CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT LONNIE SLATER
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Chief Master Sergeant Lonnie Slater is the Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Air University provides the full spectrum of Air Force education, graduating 50,000 resident and 120,000 non-resident officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel each year from commissioning programs to the highest levels of professional military education.
In his role as Command Chief, he serves as the advisor to the commander on matters affecting the professional development, education, health, welfare, morale and employment of enlisted members assigned to over 1,300 locations around the world. The Chief leads in the development and education of the Air Forces enlisted corps across their entire career. He works closely with senior enlisted leaders from other services to ensure development of enlisted joint professional military education.
Chief Slater was born in East St Louis, Ill. and entered the United States Air Force in June 1985. He has served in various leadership capacities in the Services career field. In August 2002, Chief Slater became a first sergeant and served at squadron and group levels. His assignments include tours in Asia and Europe. The Chief deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as a first sergeant in Kandahar, Afghanistan. He has also served as Commandant of Kisling Noncommissioned Officers Academy and the United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy. Prior to assuming his current position the Chief served as the Command Chief, 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss.
EDUCATION
1991 Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School, Kadena AB, Japan
1995 Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kadena AB, Japan
1995 Bachelor of Theology, Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College, Calif.
1996 Associates of Applied Science; Food Service, Hotel or Club Mgt, Community College of the Air Force
2002 Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Air Station, Ala.
2002 United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2003 Associates of Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force
2008 Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Gettysburg, Pa.
2009 AFSO 21 Executive Leadership Course, Knoxville Tenn.
2009 Masters of Arts in Religion, Liberty University Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Va.
2009 USAF Enterprise Management Seminar, Darden Business School, Charlottesville, Va.
2010 Masters of Religious Education, Liberty University Theological Seminary, Lynchburg, Va.
2010 USAF Leadership Enhancement Program, Center for Creative Leadership, Greensboro, N.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 1985-July 1989, Food Service Apprentice, 7th Bombardment Wing, Carswell AFB, Texas
2. July 1989-July 1996, Food Service Journeyman, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan
3. July 1996-August 1999, Dining Facility Manager, 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
4. August 1999-August 2001, Superintendent, Combat Support Flight, 39th Wing, Incirlik AB, Turkey
5. August 2001-October 2002, Dining Facility Manager, Holloman AFB, N.M.
6. October 2002-August 2005, First Sergeant, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus AFB, Miss.
7. March 2004-June 2004, First Sergeant, 451st Air Expeditionary Group, Kandahar, Afghanistan
8. August 2005-December 2006, First Sergeant, 18th Wing, Kadena AB Japan
9. December 2006-August 2008, Commandant, Kisling Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun AS, Germany
10. August 2008-August 2009, Commandant, United States Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
11. August 2009-Present, Command Chief, 81st Training Wing, Keesler AFB, Miss.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2002 Distinguished Graduate, First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2003 First Sergeant of the Year, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus AFB, Miss.
2004 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, 14th Flying Training Wing, Columbus AFB, Miss.
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant, Sept. 1, 2006
(Current as of December 2010)
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