CMSgt Jeremy A. Mayo is the Senior Enlisted Leader, 62d Operations Group, 62d Airlift Wing, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. He is a key advisor to the Group Commander on the combat readiness of three C-17A Globemaster III airlift squadrons and an operations support squadron to conduct all aspects of operations, including mission planning, allocation, execution, command and control, training, intelligence, aircrew flight equipment, weather, and airfield operations. The group operates 40 assigned C-17A aircraft, providing safe and effective airlift, airdrop, and aeromedical evacuation capabilities for global combat and humanitarian contingencies. The group also holds the Prime Nuclear Airlift Forces, the only squadron in the Department of Defense tasked to airlift nuclear and nuclear-related cargo. In addition, the 62d OG serves as the primary active-duty unit in support of Operation DEEP FREEZE, partnering with Reserve, Guard, and civilian agencies to provide airlift support for the National Science Foundation’s U.S. Antarctic Program.
CMSgt Mayo entered the Air Force in June 2002 as a C-130H loadmaster apprentice assigned to Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. He has since served as an instructor and evaluator on multiple airframes assigned to Air Mobility Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, and Air Education and Training Command. Throughout his career, Chief Mayo has flown in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, UNIFIED RESPONSE, counter drug operations in South America, and Hurricane Katrina relief operations. Prior to his current position, CMSgt Mayo was the Senior Enlisted Leader, 8th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
EDUCATION
2006 Airman Leadership School, Little Rock Air Force Base (AFB), Ark.
2008 Associates Degree, Aviation Operations, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2015 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas.
2016 Associates Degree, Instructor of Technology & Military Science, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2017 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Course 14, by correspondence
2017 AETC Master Instructor Certification, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
2018 Community College of the Air Force Instructor Certification Level II, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Course I, by correspondence
2019 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Course II, by correspondence
2019 Enterprise Management Course, Joint Special Operations University (JSOU), by correspondence
2021 Joint Special Operations Forces Senior Enlisted Academy, JSOU, MacDill AFB, Fla.
2023 Joint Special Operations Forces Pre-Command Course, JSOU, MacDill AFB, Fla.
2024 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. April 2002 – October 2005, C-130H Loadmaster, 50th Airlift Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
2. October 2005 – July 2008, C-130H Loadmaster/Joint Airdrop Inspector/NCOIC Training Utilization, 463rd Operations Support Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
3. July 2008 – November 2010, MC-130P Loadmaster, 9th Special Operations Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla.
4. November 2010 – November 2014, MC-130P/J Evaluator Loadmaster/NCOIC Standardization & Evaluations, 67th Special Operations Squadron, Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
5. November 2014 – September 2016, MC-130J Evaluator Loadmaster/Group Standardization & Evaluations, 415th Special Operations Squadron/58th Special Operations Group, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
6. September 2016 – April 2017, Superintendent, Aerial Delivery Flight, 58th Operations Support Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
7. April 2017 – August 2018, Squadron Superintendent, 415th Special Operations Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
8. August 2018 – July 2020, Operations Superintendent, 67th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
9. July 2020 – August 2021, Operations Superintendent, 352d Special Operations Support Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
10. August 2021 – August 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 67th Special Operations Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom.
11. August 2022 – February 2023, Superintendent, Standardization & Evaluations, Headquarters AFSOC, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
12. February 2023 – July 2024, Senior Enlisted Leader, 15th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
13. July 2024 – June 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, 8th Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
14. June 2025 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, 62d Operations Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Chief Enlisted Aircrew
Flight Hours: More than 4,850 hours
Aircraft Flown: C-130E/H/J, MC-130H/P/J, HC-130J, and C-17A
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2013 67th Special Operations Squadron Loadmaster of the Year
2014 Distinguished Graduate, MC-130J Mission Loadmaster Transition Course
2015 Distinguished Graduate, Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
2018 58th Special Operations Wing CMSgt Fred Archer Military Award
2018 352d Special Operations Wing Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year
2020 Air Force Times Airman of the Year
2022 352d Special Operations Wing Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
2023 Air Force Special Operations Squadron of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic June 5, 2002
Airman First Class July 5, 2002
Senior Airman November 19, 2004
Staff Sergeant March 1, 2007
Technical Sergeant December 1, 2012
Master Sergeant February 1, 2017
Senior Master Sergeant November 1, 2020
Chief Master Sergeant October 1, 2023
(Current as of April 2025)