Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Erikson is the Command Chief for the 148th Fighter Wing, Air National Guard, Duluth, Minn. As the Command Chief for the 148th Fighter Wing, she reports directly to the Wing Commander on any and all issues affecting the enlisted force such as, morale, readiness, retention, promotions, training and recognition. Currently she is working to develop a formal Force Development Council to ensure all avenues of development are available to Wing personnel. She also advises all wing councils such as the Bulldog Enlisted Council, First Sergeants Council, and Chief’s Council on current topics of concern.

Chief Master Sgt. Erikson began her military career in April of 1988 when she enlisted with the United States Air Force. She remained in the Air Force for nearly five years and upon separation from the Air Force Chief Erikson enlisted with the Minnesota Air National Guard in March of 1993. Her training with the Air National Guard has provided her the opportunity to participate in numerous Wing organizations and functions. She has been nationally and locally recognized for her leading the Recruiting and Retention Team to a record end strength for the Wing of 111%. She was also recognized for her leadership as a Recruiting Office Supervisor of the Year for the Region. Her leadership and organizational skills assisted the Wing in becoming recognized as a National Leader in unit end strength numbers. Her leadership ability also assisted the Medical Group to achieve an Excellent Rating during 2012 Health Services Inspection. Chief Master Sgt. Erikson also deployed to Afghanistan in support Operation Enduring Freedom in 2012. Her expertise within the Wing Inspection Team helped to bring an overall Highly Effective rating to the Wing in the 2017 Capstone event. She is currently the primary representative for the Region Four Enlisted Field Advisory Council.

EDUCATION

1986 Graduate of Esko High School, Esko Minn.

1996 Airman Leadership Course via Correspondence

1997 Non-commissioned Officer’s Academy, in-residence

1998 Community College of Air Force Associate Degree – Aircraft Maintenance Technology

2002 Senior Non-commissioned Officer’s Academy via Correspondence 2002 Supervisor’s Course, Duluth, Minn.

2006 Community College of the Air Force Associate Degree – Human Resource/Pers Admin

2012Community College of the Air Force Associate Degree – Health Care Management

2013 Chief Executive Course, in-residence, Joint Base Andrews, Md.

2014 Senior Enlisted Joint PME Course via Correspondence

2018 Command Chief Orientation Course, in-residence, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

ASSIGNMENTS

1. 1988 - 1989, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

2. 1989 - 1991, Jet Engine Mechanic Journeyman, Kadena AFB, Japan

3. 1991 - 1992, Jet Engine Mechanic - Flight line, McChord AFB, Wash.

4. 1993 - 2000, Administrative Specialist, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

5. 2000 - 2003, CE Training Manager, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

6. 2003 - 2005, Personnel Systems Manager, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

7. 2005 - 2008, Recruiting Office Supervisor, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

8. 2008 - 2018, Health Services Management Specialist, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

9. 2018 - Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth ANGB, Minn.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster

Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with eight oak leaf clusters

Air Force Good Conduct Medal

Air Force Reserves Meritorious Service Medal with six devices

National Defense Service Medal with device

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air Force Overseas Long Ribbon

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border

Air Force Longevity Service Award with five devices

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with one M, two devices

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon

Air Force Recruiter Ribbon

STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Minnesota State Commendation Medal

Minnesota State Good Conduct with three devices

Minnesota State Active Duty Ribbon with two devices

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

1998 148th Fighter Wing Outstanding NCO of the Year

2004 Distinguished Graduate Personnel School

2005 Distinguished Graduate Recruiting School

2007 ANG Directors Challenge Award Recipient

2008 Recruiting Team of the Year – State of Minnesota

2008 Recruiting Office Supervisor of the Year – Region 5

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Leadership Duluth Graduate

Junior Achievement Volunteer

Christmas City of the North Parade

Thanksgiving Buffet Volunteer

Reading to Children Program through local schools

Peace in Christ Church – Choir & Church Council Volunteer

Ruby’s Pantry

ALS Blizzard Tour Volunteer

Courage Center Shoot Volunteer

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Airman Basic, April 12, 1988

Airman, Aug. 1, 1988

Airman First Class, Aug. 1, 1989

Senior Airman, April 12, 1991

Staff Sergeant, July 1, 1986

Technical Sergeant, Dec. 1, 1998

Master Sergeant, Jan. 1, 2001

Senior Master Sergeant, March 1, 2009

Chief Master Sergeant, Jan. 1, 2013

Command Chief Master Sergeant, Dec. 2, 2018