Chief Master Sergeant Joshua J. Wiener is the Command Chief for United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. As the command chief, he is the senior enlisted advisor to the commander on all matters affecting the readiness, training, professional development and effective utilization of more than 5,000 total force personnel. Additionally, he coordinates with the headquarters staff, commanders, and senior personnel on development and implementation of command policy and direction. As the air component senior enlisted leader to both United States European Command and United States Africa Command, the Chief champions and directs enlisted theater security engagement efforts, as well as building partnership capacity in an area of responsibility comprising 104 countries spanning 19 million square miles.
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, numbered air force, and major command levels, always focused on taking care of Airmen, growing future leaders and executing full-spectrum maintenance and operations on a multitude of Air Force aircraft and MAJCOMs. 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 was the Command Chief at 9th Air Force / U.S Air Forces Central and lead through Operations ROUGH RIDER, MIDNIGHT HAMMER, and EPIC FURY.
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 Air Force Base, Fla.
2009 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy Distance Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2010 Associates Degree in Aviation Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2012 Professional Managers Certificate, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2013 Project Manager Course, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
2014 Jet Engine Mishap Investigation Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2015 Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Operations School (AMMOS), Nellis AFB, Nev.
2016 Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautics, minors in Safety and Management, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla.
2017 Advanced Nuclear Concepts (Nuc 300), Air Force Institute of Technology, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
2018 Chiefs Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2019 Strategic Deterrence Basic Course for Executives, Center for Strategic Deterrence Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2020 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional 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, Ala.
2022 Air Force Strategic Leaders Course, Maxwell-Gunther AFB, Ala.
2022 Senior Leader Security Seminar, Air Force Office of Special Investigations, King George, Va.
2023 Executive Leadership Program in Managing for Inclusion, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
2023 Leading Strategically, Center for Creative Leadership, Colorado Springs, Colo.
2023 Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Course, Baltic Defence College, Tartu, Estonia
2025 Keystone, National Defense University, Washington D.C.
2025 Royal Air Force Executive Warrant Officer Programme, Kings College, London, England
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1998–November 1998, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. November 1998–January 1999, Student, Aerospace Propulsion Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
3. February 1999–June 2002, C-17 Home Station Check Team Member, 62 MXS, McChord AFB, WA (July 2001–September 2001, Force Protection Augmentee, 363 AEW, Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia)
4. June 2002–April 2004, En-Route Aircraft Maintenance Craftsman, 723 AMS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
5. April 2004–June 2005, Aircraft Maintenance Expediter, 723 AMS, Ramstein Air Base, Germany
6. June 2005–December 2008, F119/F100 Engine Test Cell Shift Lead, 325 MXS, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
7. December 2008–May 2009, F100/TF34 Engine Test Cell Production Supervisor, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
8. May 2009–October 2009, Assistant NCOIC, Engine Test Cell, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
9. October 2009–May 2010, NCOIC, Engine Test Cell, 18 CMS, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
10. May 2010–March 2012, Quality Assurance Chief Inspector, 18 MXG, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
11. March 2012–December 2012, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 18 MXG, Kadena AB, Okinawa, Japan
12. January 2013–October 2013, Aerospace Propulsion Section Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
13. October 2013–February 2014, B-52 Phase Inspection Section Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
14. February 2014–January 2015, Maintenance Flight Chief, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
15. January 2015–September 2015, Assistant Maintenance Superintendent, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
16. September 2015–January 2017, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 5 MXG, Minot AFB, N.D.
17. January 2017–September 2017, Squadron Superintendent, 5 MXS, Minot AFB, N.D.
18. September 2017–May 2019, Group Superintendent, 5 MXG, Minot AFB, N.D.
(April 2018–October 2018, Chief Enlisted Manager, 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, Al Asad AB, Iraq)
19. May 2019–June 2020, Group Superintendent, 56 MXG, Luke AFB, Ariz.
20. June 2020–June 2021, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Al Dhafra AB, UAE
21. July 2021–July 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, Office of the Inspector General, AFGSC, Barksdale AFB, La.
22. August 2022–May 2023, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing and the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany
23. May 2023–July 2024, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 435th Air Ground Operations Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany
24. July 2024–June 2026, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 9th Air Force (Air Force Central Command) Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.
25. June 2026–Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
AF Good Conduct Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with service star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Air & Space Campaign 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
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
2023 Selected as the CSEL Course Class Leader, Baltic Defence College, Tartu Estonia
(Current as of June 2026)