Paul G. Williams
Paul G. Williams is the current Chief, Manpower & Programs, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center.
Overview
CMSgt Williams serves as the adviser to the Commander, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and ProgresS of the detachment's enlisted force.
Career
Chief Williams grew up in Knoxville, Tenness. He originally entered the Air Force in 1981. His background includes various duties in aircraft maintenance, communications systems, and as an additional duty first sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant at detachment levels. His assignments include bases in South Carolina, Republic of Korea, Okinawa, Japan and California. The chief also served overseas in the Philippines, Australia and Singapore, and deployed to Southwest Asia in support of OPERATIONS Southern Watch and Iraqi Freedom.
Education
- 2000 Associate degree in aircraft maintenance technology, Community College of the Air Force
- 2004 Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management, Grantham University, Kansas City, Missouri.
- 2010 Master's degree in Project Management, Grantham University, Kansas City, Missouri
Assignments
- December 1981 - January 1982, student, basic military training, Lackland AFB, Texas
- February 1982 - March 1982, aircraft maintenance technology technical training, Lowry AFB, Colorado
- March 1982 - November 1984, F-16 aircraft avionics specialist, specialist dispatcher, maintenance job control center controller, 363d Tactical Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
- December 1984 - December 1985, weapons system coordinator, 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- January 1986 - August 1989, F-16 weapons system coordinator, 363d Tactical Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
- September 1989 - December 1989, F-16 Avionics Systems Craftsman, 26th Agressor Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
- January 1990 - April 1992, F-15 Avionics Systems Craftsman, 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
- May 1992 - July 2000, Information Technolgies Technician|Local Area Network Administrator|Wide Area Network/Email Administator, 18th Operations group, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan
- August 2000 - September 2002, F-15 Avionics Craftsman|Specialist Section Chief|Additional Duty First Sergeant, 412th Flight Test Squadron, Edwards AFB, California
- October 2002 - November 2003, Lead Production Superintendent, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Edwards AFB, California
- December 2003 - June 2004, Maintenance Operations Superintendent, 363d Expeditionary Maintenance Group, Southwest Asia
- July 2004 - October 2004, Lead Production Superintendent, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Edwards AFB, California
- October 2004, - June 2006, RQ-4 Global Hawk Suitability Evaluator, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, Edwards AFB, California
- July 2006 - November 2008, Detachment Superintendent, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, Edwards AFB, California
- November 2008 - present, Chief, Manpower & Programs, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, Edwards AFB, California
Awards and decorations
- Meritorious Service Medal (2 Bronze oak leaf clusters)
- Air Force Commendation Medal (1 Bronze oak leaf cluster)
- Air Force Achievement Medal (2 Bronze oak leaf clusters)
- Outstanding Unit Award (Bronze V device, 1 Silver and 1 Bronze oak leaf clusters)
- Air Force Organizational Excellence Award (1 Bronze oak leaf cluster)
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal (1 Silver and 3 Bronze oak leaf clusters)
- National Defense Service Medal (1 bronze star)
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on [...] Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on [...] Service Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Short Tour
- Air Force Overseas Ribbon - Long Tour (1 bronze oak leaf Cluster)
- Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (Gold Frame)
- Air Force Longevity Service (1 Silver oak leaf Cluster)
- NCO Professional Military Education Graduate (3 bronze oak leaf clusters)
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
- USAF Maintenance Badge
Other achievements
- 2d Quarter 1983 Airman of the Quarter, 363d Tactical Fighter Wing
- 1984 Non-Commissioned Officers Preporatory Class Distinguished Graduate, 363d Tactical Fighter Wing
- 1985 Non-Commissioned Officers Leadership School Distinguished Graduate, 363d Tactical Fighter Wing
- 1992 Pacific Air Force Non-Commissioned Officers Academy Distinguished Graduar, 18th Tactical Fighter Wing
- 1996 Information Technologies Professional of the Year, Kadena Air Base, Japan
- 2000 Senior NCO of the Year, 416th Flight Test Squadron
- 2004 Senior NCO of the Year, Detachment 5, Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center
- 2006 Lt General Leo Marquaez Award Winner, Air force operational Test & Evaluation Center
Effective dates of promotion
Chief Master Sergeant March 01, 2009