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Chief Master Sergeant Karrie S. Bennett

Chief Master Sergeant Karrie S. Bennett serves as the Chief Enlisted Manager at the 601st Air Operations Center, Tyndall AFB, Florida. She functions as the Chief Enlisted Manager for 321 enlisted members and provides guidance and leadership for managing career progression, force management planning and mentorship to enlisted members.  She advises the Commander on issues related to the organization, training, and equipping of assigned personnel as well as providing leadership and guidance to supervisors and members enabling problem resolution at the lowest level.

Chief Bennett entered the United States Air Force in September 1995 as a Medical Laboratory Technician. Her first duty assignment was at the 42nd Medical Group, Maxwell AFB, AL where she was selected for Senior Airman Below the Zone. In July of 2001 Chief Bennett enlisted in the Florida Air National Guard full time at the Southeast Air Defense Sector and was part of the transformation to the 601 AOC/101 AOG in 2006. Chief Bennett has held multiple supervisory and leadership roles such as, NCOIC Combat Reports Cell, Flight Chief, Superintendent 101 ACOMS Test Flight, Superintendent of the Combat Plans Division and Superintendent of the Combat Operations Division, the 1C5 Chief Enlisted Manager before assuming her current position as the 601 AOC Chief Enlisted Manager.

EDUCATION
2000 - Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, AL - Distinguished Graduate
2001 - Associate in Applied Science, Medical Technology, CCAF
2004 - NCO Academy, Tyndall AFB, FL - Distinguished Graduate
2007 - Associate in Applied Science, Space Technology, CCAF
2009 - Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Troy University, AL
2011 - SNCO Academy, In-residence, Gunter AFB, AL
2011 - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Correspondence
2012 - Professional Managers Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2013 - Leadership Challenge Program I, Tyndall AFB, FL
2014 - Contemporary Base Issues Course, Hanscom AFB, MA
2015 - Leadership Challenge Program II, Tyndall AFB, FL
2016 - Reserve Component National Security Course, Washington DC
2016 - Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Correspondence
2017 - ANG Chief Executive Course, Andrews AFB, MD
2017 - USAF Chief Leadership Course, Gunter AFB, AL
 
ASSIGNMENTS/DEPLOYMENTS
  1. Sep 95 - Nov 95, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
  2. Nov 95 - Mar 96, Student Phase I Medical Laboratory Tech, Sheppard AFB, TX
  3. Mar 96 - Jan 97, Student Phase II Medical Laboratory Tech, Eglin AFB, FL
  4. Jan 97 - Jul 98, Medical Laboratory Tech, 42nd Med Group, Maxwell AFB, AL
  5. Jul 98 - Sep 99, NCOIC, Blood Banking, 42nd Med Group, Maxwell AFB, AL
  6. Sep 99 - Jul 01, NCOIC, Microbiology, 42nd Med Group, Maxwell AFB, AL
  7. Jul 01 - Mar 02, Tracking Technician, SEADS, Tyndall AFB, FL
  8. Mar 02 - May 03, Identification Technician, SEADS, Tyndall AFB, FL
  9. May 03 - Jun 06, NCOIC, Identification Section, SEADS, Tyndall AFB, FL
  10.  Jun 06 - Sep 09, NCOIC, Combat Reports Cell, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  11.  Sep 09 - Jul 10, NCOIC, Requirements, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  12.  Jul 10 - Sep 11, Assistant Superintendent, COD, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  13.  Sep 11 - Sep 12, Flight Superintendent, COD, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  14.  Sep 12 - Apr 14, Superintendent, Test Flight, 101 ACOMS, Tyndall AFB, FL
  15.  Apr 14 - Jun 15, Superintendent, CPD, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  16.  Jun 15 - Sep 16, Superintendent, COD, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  17.  Sep 16 - May 18, 1C5 Chief Enlisted Manager, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
  18.  May 18 – Present, 601 AOC Chief Enlisted Manager, 601 AOC, Tyndall AFB, FL
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal                               
Air Force Commendation Medal 1 device
Florida Distinguished Service Medal
Florida Commendation Medal
 
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1999 - 42nd Medical Group Airman of the Year
2009 - Air National Guard Female Athlete of the Year
2009 - United States Air Force Female Athlete of the Year
2010 - State of Florida Honor Guard Member of the Year
2011 - 601 AOC Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
 
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant - September 2016
 

(Current as of May 2018)