About Biographies
This database contains biographical information on Air Force Reserve Command leaders -- Reserve and active duty general officers and senior civilians in director positions, colonels serving as wing commanders and the command chief master sergeant. AFRC biographies may not have been prepared for some general officers before retirement. If a name is not listed, an AFRC biography is not available.

Air Force General Officer Biography Index

Air force reserve command leadership

  Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller Maj. Gen. Ronald B. Miller  Maj. Gen. William Buck Waldrop, Jr.
Command Chief Master Sgt. Ericka E. Kelly

Chief, Air Force Reserve and Commander, AFRC
Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller

 Deputy to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve
Maj. Gen. Ronald B. Miller
AFRC Vice Commander
           

Maj. Gen. William Waldrop, Jr.

AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt.

Chief Master Sgt Ericka E. Kelly

 

Maj. Gen. Michael D. Kim

Mobilization Assistant to HAF/RE
Maj. Gen. Michael D. Kim

Maj. Gen. Curtis Williams

Mobilization Assistant to AFRC/CC
Maj. Gen. Curtis L. Williams

 
 
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Colonel Bruce M. Bender is the Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Colonel Bruce M. Bender

Colonel Bruce M. Bender is the Director of Public Affairs, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He advises the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command on communication issues; performs functional management of unit and individual mobilization augmentees in the Reserve public affairs career field; provides
10/05
2015
Official Photo -     Col James Byrne (U.S. Air Force Photo by Michael Pausic) COLONEL JAMES R. BYRNE

Colonel James R. Byrne is the Staff Judge Advocate, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins AFB, Georgia. Colonel Byrne earned his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Princeton University in Princeton, New Jersey in 1988. He then attended the Duke University School of Law under the Educational Delay
1/11
2016
Command Chaplain, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. CHAPLAIN (COLONEL) GARY R. CALIFF

Chaplain (Col.) Gary R. Califf is the Command Chaplain, Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Chaplain Califf advises the Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command on religious, ethical, and quality of life issues. He supports, evaluates, and facilitates quality chaplain ministries at Air Force Reserve Command units through staff visits, quality assessments, policy guidance, training opportunities, conferences, reports, and cross feed. Chaplain Califf also manages manpower and personnel matters, education and professional development and ensures force readiness.
1/05
2015
Default Air Force Logo Roger L. Daugherty, Jr.

Roger L. Daugherty, Jr., is the Director of Information Protection for Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
10/18
2016
Colonel James H. Dienst is the Command Surgeon at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As Command Surgeon, he conducts major command level policy development for administration, training, and readiness of medical and aeromedical evacuation programs. COLONEL JAMES H. DIENST

Colonel James H. Dienst is the Command Surgeon at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As Command Surgeon, he conducts major command level policy development for administration, training, and readiness of medical and aeromedical evacuation programs. He is responsible to the AFRC commander for all professional and
3/04
2015
Colonel Douglas A. Drakeley is the Director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Colonel Douglas A. Drakeley

Colonel Douglas A. Drakeley is the Director of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
4/06
2016
Colonel Brian M. Farrar is Director, Commander’s Action Group, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for leading special projects, planning senior leader engagements, authoring strategic communications, and providing policy recommendations for the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. Colonel Brian M. Farrar

Colonel Brian M. Farrar is Director, Commander’s Action Group, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for leading special projects, planning senior leader engagements, authoring strategic communications, and providing policy recommendations for the Commander, Air Force Reserve Command. Colonel
3/03
2015
Colonel Anne B. Gunter is the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Colonel Anne B. Gunter

Colonel Anne B. Gunter is the Director of Manpower, Personnel and Services, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
5/06
2016
Mr. Gary "Jake" Jacobson is the Chief of Protocol to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Gary "Jake" Jacobson

Gary “Jake” Jacobson is the Chief of Protocol to the Chief of Air Force Reserve and Commander Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for the overall Protocol program which supports the commander, vice commander, and director of staff. He plans, coordinates and orchestrates official visits, receptions, dinners,
5/05
2016
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Chief Master Sergeant Ericka Kelly is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. She represents the highest level of enlisted leadership in the command, advising the commander on all matters concerning the health, morale, welfare and effective management of more than 55,000 active duty and reserve
3/21
2016
Default Air Force Logo Colonel Stephen L. Lanier

Colonel Stephen “Steve” Lanier is the Director of Safety for Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for all aspects of the command's flight, ground, and weapons safety / mishap prevention programs. He also advises AFRC leadership on matters related to risk management and nuclear surety. Colonel
4/08
2015
Colonel Harold W. “Hal” Linnean is the Director of Analyses, Assessments, Lessons Learned, and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) for Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. COLONEL HAROLD W. "HAL" LINNEAN III

Colonel Harold W. “Hal” Linnean is the Director of Analyses, Assessments, Lessons Learned, and Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) for Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. He is responsible for providing in- depth analytical support and operational assessments for senior leadership and for
6/19
2015
Dr. James (Jim) Malachowski is the Chief Historian, Office of the Air Force Reserve and the Director of Historical Services, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.—the largest single history program in the Air Force. DR. JAMES MALACHOWSKI

Dr. James (Jim) Malachowski is the Chief Historian, Office of the Air Force Reserve and the Director of Historical Services, Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga.—the largest single history program in the Air Force. He serves as the principal advisor to the commander on airpower history and lineage, maintains the command's
3/05
2015
Col. Todd J. McCubbin Colonel Todd J. McCubbin

Colonel Todd J. McCubbin is the Deputy Director of Operations. U.S. Southern Command, Miami, Fla. US SOUTHCOM conducts joint and combined full-spectrum military operations and supports whole-of-government efforts to enhance regional security and cooperation in Central and South America and the Caribbean Basin.Colonel McCubbin received his
5/23
2016
Colonel Preston McFarren is the Commander of the 953d Reserve Support Squadron at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, supporting the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Staff at Hampton Roads. Colonel Preston F. McFarren

Colonel Preston McFarren is the Commander of the 953rd Reserve Support Squadron at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, supporting the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command and the Joint Staff at Hampton Roads.
6/23
2016
Colonel Jerry Narum is the Director of Communications and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Colonel Jerald H. Narum

Colonel Jerry Narum is the Director of Communications and Chief Information Officer, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
7/08
2016
Col. Christopher F. Nick is Commander, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As Commander, Colonel Nick is the key senior leader on all matters relating to recruiting manpower, military and civilian personnel and plans, and oversees execution of a $25 million budget. Additionally, he has full responsibility for more than 450 military and civilian personnel assigned worldwide at 44 main operating locations and numerous satellite offices.
COLONEL CHRISTOPHER F. NICK

Col. Christopher F. Nick is Commander, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service, Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As Commander, Colonel Nick is the key senior leader on all matters relating to recruiting manpower, military and civilian personnel and plans, and oversees execution of a $25 million budget. Additionally, he has full responsibility for more than 450 military and civilian personnel assigned worldwide at 44 main operating locations and numerous satellite offices.
1/05
2015
Ms. Michelle Whitford is Comptroller and Director, Financial Management Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. She oversees the Major Command, headquarters and three numbered Air Force financial management Staffs, and is responsible to the Commander of AFRC for all matters affecting the Air Force Reserve's $6.3B in budgetary, financial, and accounting activities annually. 
MICHELLE P. WHITFORD

Ms. Michelle Whitford is Comptroller and Director, Financial Management Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. She oversees the major command, headquarters and three numbered Air Force financial management staffs, and is responsible to the Commander of Air Force Reserve Command for all matters affecting the command's $6.3
10/14
2015
130114-F-QU140-001 Chief Master Sgt. Thomas C. Zwelling Jr.

Chief Master Sgt. Thomas C. Zwelling is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air Force Reserve Command Recruiting Service (AFRC/RS), Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command, Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.
5/01
2013
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