I have attached his BIO; but basically Chief Maxson is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Combined Air and Space Operations Center (CAOC) responsible for Air Operations, and combined forces in the Area of Responsibility of Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Horn of Africa.  He reports to the 2 Star General that runs the Air War.

He is a 26 year Active Duty member of the United States Air Force and this is his 2^nd tour.  He served in Balad and Al Asad, Iraq in 2007 for 9 months. He received a Bronze Star Medal for his service in Iraq.

On Saturday, August 1, 2009, I will be hosting a "surprise" welcome home party for Bryce, his family and friends (other Veterans too) at my house in Cave Creek. (Tatum and Dynamite area) I would love it if the Patriot Guard could come by and show their support.

In addition, I have asked Bryce to prepare a "briefing" (he doesn't know "why" but he will do it) to share his experiences at the party and talk about Operation Enduring Freedom.  I would love it if anyone in the guard wanted to stay and join us for an evening of stories, great food and drinks and over all good people!

Please let me know if you are able to accommodate this request and I look forward to a sharing a great 'Welcome Home' for a seasoned veteran with you!

Kind Regards,

Alana Briggs

U N I T E D   S T A T E S   A I R   F O R C E

CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT BRYCE S. MAXSON Chief Master Sergeant Bryce S. Maxson is the Senior Enlisted Leader United States Air Forces Central Forward.    He advises the Deputy Combined Force Air Component Commander (DCFACC) and staff on matters influencing the health, welfare, morale, utilization, and quality of life for enlisted personnel assigned to the Combined Air and Space Operations Center (CAOC), Al Udeid AB Qatar.  Within the CAOC, he is responsible for the leadership, management, and mentorship of over 1,200 assigned personnel from the Air Force, Army, Navy, Marines, and coalition forces.  He routinely liaises with AEW Command CMSgts and SELs, and travels throughout the AOR assessing health, welfare, and concerns of Airmen reporting back to the AFCENT Commander and Command Chief.  As the air component of US Air Forces Central, its mission is to develop contingency plans and conduct air operations in a area of responsibility stretching from southward to the Seychelles Islands and across the Arabian Peninsula and Southwest Asia to Pakistan.   Chief Maxson entered the Air Force in January 1983 and completed basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.  Chief graduated from the Administrative Specialist Course at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss in April 1983 and has held a variety of duties in the information management and group superintendent career fields.   EDUCATION May 2002                   Awarded Bachelor’s of Science Degree in General Studies June 2001                  USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy January 1990              Community College of the Air Force Degree in Administrative Management   ASSIGNMENTS 1.  January 1983 – February 1983, student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas 2.  February 1983 – May 1983, student, Administrative Specialist Course, Keesler AFB, MS 2.  May 1983 – May 1985, Administrative Specialist, CINCUSAFE Graphics, Ramstein AB, GE 3. May 1985 – September 1992, NCOIC, Maintenance Administration and NCOIC, DOT Scheduling Administration, Fairchild AFB, WA 4. October 1992 – June 2002, Element Chief, Information Management Course, AF Mission Readiness Training Program Manager, and Supt, Hq 2 AF Executive Support, Keesler AFB, MS 5.  June 2002 – July 2003, Superintendent, C4 Systems,  Osan AB, Republic of Korea 6.  August 2003 – December 2005, Superintendent, 56th Operations Group, Luke AFB, AZ 7.  December 2005 – Present, Superintendent, 56th Communications Squadron, Luke AFB, AZ     CONTINGENCY ASSIGNMENTS 1.  September  – December 2006, Superintendent, 332 EMSG, Balad AB, Iraq 2.  January – June 2007, Superintendent, 438 AEG, Al Asad AB, Iraq 3. June 2008 – Present, USAFCENT AFFOR Senior Enlisted Leader, Combined Air & Space Operations Center, Al Udeid AB, Qatar   MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Bronze Star Medal Meritorious Service Medal with three devices Air Force Commendation Medal with one device Air Force Achievement Medal Air Force Meritorious Unit Award Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with valor device Air Force Good Conduct Medal with six devices National Defense Service Medal with star device Iraq Campaign Medal Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one device   OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1998 NCO Leadership School Distinguished Graduate   EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Technical Sergeant                    July 1992 Master Sergeant                        July 1996 Senior Master Sergeant              December 1999 Chief Master Sergeant                August 2004   (Current as of May 2009)