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CHIEF MASTER SGT. DAVID B. MILLER

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Chief David B. Miller is the Wing Command Chief at the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux City, Iowa. In this role he is the senior enlisted representative to the Commander. He advises the commander and staff on matters influencing the health, welfare, morale, and effective utilization of assigned enlisted personnel.

Chief Miller enlisted in the Iowa Air National Guard in 1975. Following basic training at Lockland AFB, Texas and Munitions Maintenance technical school at Lowry AFB, Colorado, he returned to the 185th Tactical Fighter Group Maintenance Squadron in Sioux City. He deployed to a variety of locations including Panama, Canada, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Hawaii, and Kgyrkistan. He held several positions within Aircraft Maintenance including his most recent assignment as the Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent. Chief Miller has experience on F-100, A-7D/K, F-16C and KC-135 aircraft.

EDUCATION
1976 Basic Military Training , Lackland AFB, TX
1976 Aircraft Armament Systems Technician Residence
1978 USAF NCO Orientation Course Non-residence
1979 USAF NCO Academy Non-Residence
1981 USAF NCO Academy Residence Phase 1
1994 USAF Senior NCO Academy Non-Residence
2002 ANG Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, Andrews AFB,VA.

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman 17 April 1976
Airman 1st Class 01 March 1977
Senior Airman 01 September 1977
Staff Sergeant 01 February 1979
Technical Sergeant 01 January 1981
Master Sergeant 01 June 1992
Senior Master Sergeant 01 June 1995
Chief Master Sergeant 15 August 2001

ASSIGNMENTS
March 1976 - July 1976 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
July 1976 - August1986, F-100, A-7D/K Weapons Systems Specialist, 185th Tactical Fighter Group
August 1986 - December 1988, A-7D/K Aircraft Inspection Specialist, 185th Tactical Fighter Group
December 1988 - January 1992 , A-7D/K Aircraft Maintenance Technician, 185th Tactical Fighter Group
January 1992- August 200, F-16C/D Quality Assurance Specialist, 185th Tactical Fighter Wing
August 2001- August 2003 Aircraft Systems Superintendent, 185th Tactical Fighter Wing
August 2003- December 2009 Aircraft Manager, 185th Air Refueling Wing
December 2009 - Present, Command Chief, 185th Air Refueling Wing

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS DEVICES
1. Meritorious Service Medal 0
2. Air Force Commendation Medal 2
3. Air Force Achievement Medal 2
4. Joint Meritorious Unit Award 0
5. Meritorious Unit Award 0
6. AF Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device 6
7. Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal 10
8. National Defense Service Medal 1
9. Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal 0
10. Global War on Terrorism Service Medal 0
11. Armed Forces Service Medal 0
12. Humanitarian Service Medal 0
13. Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 0
14. AF Longevity Service 7
15. Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 2 'M' Devices 3
16. USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon 0
17. Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle) 0
18. AF Training Ribbon 0
19. Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit 0
20. Iowa National Guard Meritorious Service Medal 0
21. Iowa Commendation Medal 1
22. Iowa Humanitarian Service Ribbon 0
23. Iowa National Guard State Service Ribbon 5
24. Iowa Active Duty for Training Ribbon 0
25. Louisiana Emergency Service Medal 1





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