Chief Master Sergeant Joshua J. Wiener is the Command Chief, 435th Air Ground
Operations Wing (U.S. European Command) and the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing
(U.S. Africa Command), Ramstein Air Base, Germany. These specialized wings
provide battlefield and expeditionary Airmen to combatant commanders and are
capable of responding to humanitarian and contingency operations throughout the
world. The two wings are comprised of 5 groups, 22 squadrons and 4 detachments,
and more than 3,000 personnel at 11 operating locations between Germany, Italy,
Poland, and across 5 airfields throughout East and West Africa.
The 435 AGOW Airmen build expeditionary airfields on demand, provide joint Airpower
integration, enable multi-theater sustainment and support, deliver premier specialty
training, and build partnership capacity. The 435 AEW Airmen and Guardians operate
C-130, HH-60, MQ-9, and Guardian Angel weapons systems to conduct tactical airlift,
personnel recovery, casualty evacuation, and multi-role attack operations. As the
Command Chief, Chief Wiener is the senior enlisted advisor to the wing commander
and is responsible for the health and welfare, development, training and combat
readiness, recognition, discipline, and effective utilization of the organization’s multicapable
force.
Chief Wiener enlisted in the Air Force in September 1998 as an Aerospace Propulsion
Apprentice. During his tenure in the Air Force, he has worked, followed and led at the section, flight, squadron, group, wing
and MAJCOM levels, focused on taking care of Airmen, growing future leaders and executing full-spectrum maintenance and
operations on twelve different airframes, including the C-141B, C-17A, C-5B, F-15C/D, F-22, B-52H, F-16, F-35A, E-3G,
E/RQ-4, KC-10, and EC-130 aircraft. Chief Wiener has deployed three times in his career, to Prince Sultan Air Base Saudi
Arabia during Operation SOUTHERN WATCH, to Al Asad Air Base Iraq during Operation INHERENT RESOLVE and
FREEDOM SENTINEL, and finally to Al Dhafra Air Base United Arab Emirates during Operation INHERENT RESOLVE and
SPARTAN SHIELD.
Prior to this assignment, he served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Inspector General, Air Force Global Strike
Command, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
EDUCATION
2001 Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Ground Radio Operator License
2003 Airman Leadership School, Kapaun Air Station, Germany
2004 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Airframe and Power Plant License
2008 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, FL
2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distance Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
2010 Associate Degree in Aviation Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2012 Logistics 262 Course, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
2012 Professional Managers Certificate, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
2012 Mission Roadshow Generation Course, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
2013 Project Manager Course, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson AFB, OH
2014 Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
2015 Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School (AMMOS), Nellis AFB, NV
2016 B.S. Degree in Aeronautics with Minors in Safety and Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University,
Daytona Beach, FL
2017 Advanced Nuclear Concepts (Nuc 300), Air Force Institute of Technology, Kirtland AFB, NM
2018 Chief’s Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
2019 Strategic Deterrence Basic Course for Executives, Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies, Maxwell AFB, AL
2020 Senior Enlisted Joint Prof Military Education II Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2020 Command Chief’s Orientation Course, Joint Base Andrews AFB, MD
2020 Middle East and South Asia Political-Economic Conflict Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington D.C.
2020 Senior Executive Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, AL
2022 Air Force Strategic Leaders Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Sept 1998–Nov 1998, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. Nov 1998–Jan 1999, Student, Aerospace Propulsion Course, Sheppard AFB, TX
3. Feb 1999–Jun 2002, C-17 Home Station Check Team Member, 62 MXS, McChord AFB, WA
* Jul 2001–Sept 2001, Force Protection Augmentee, 363 AEW, Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia
4. Jun 2002–Apr 2004, En-Route Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman, 723 AMS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
5. Apr 2004–Jun 2005, Aircraft Maintenance Expediter, 723 AMS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
6. Jun 2005–Dec 2008, F119/F100 Engine Test Cell Shift Lead, 325 MXS, Tyndall AFB, FL
7. Dec 2008–May 2009, F100/TF34 Engine Test Cell Production Supervisor, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
8. May 2009–Oct 2009, Assistant NCOIC, Engine Test Cell, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
9. Oct 2009–May 2010, NCOIC, Engine Test Cell, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
10. May 2010–Mar 2012, Quality Assurance Chief Inspector, 18 MXG, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
11. Mar 2012–Dec 2012, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 18 MXG, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
12. Jan 2013–Oct 2013, Aerospace Propulsion Section Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, ND
13. Oct 2013–Feb 2014, B-52 Phase Inspection Section Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, ND
14. Feb 2014–Jan 2015, Maintenance Flight Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
15. Jan 2015–Sept 2015, Assistant Maintenance Superintendent, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, ND
16. Sept 2015–Jan 2017, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 5 MXG, Minot AFB, ND
17. Jan 2017–Sept 2017, Squadron Superintendent, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, ND
18. Sept 2017–May 2019, Group Superintendent, 5 MXG, Minot AFB, ND
*Apr 2018–Oct 2018, Chief Enlisted Manager, 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, Al Asad AB, Iraq
19. May 2019–Jun 2020, Group Superintendent, 56 MXG, Luke AFB, AZ
20. *Jun 2020–Jun 2021, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, UAE
21. Jul 2021–Jul 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Inspector General, Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale
AFB, LA
22. Aug 2022-Pres, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 435th Air Expeditionary
Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with six Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Operation Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2003 Distinguished Graduate, Airmen Leadership School
2008 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2009 NCO of the Year, 18th Wing, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan
2010 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award (NCO), 18th Wing, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan
2011 SNCO of the Year, 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan
2012 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award (SNCO), 18th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Kadena AB Okinawa, Japan
2013 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2014 Aircraft Mechanic of the Year (SNCO), 5th Maintenance Group, Minot AFB, ND
2015 Academic Excellence Award, Air Force Advanced Maintenance Superintendents Course, Advanced Maintenance and
Munitions Operations School (AMMOS), Nellis AFB, NV
2016 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award (SNCO), 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, ND
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
CMSgt - 1 Aug 2017
(Current as of Aug 2022)