MSgt Jessica L. Roofe is the Senior Enlisted Leader, 62d Medical Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. In this role, she oversees the operations, utilization, and development of 70 medical personnel and 10 civilians. Additionally, MSgt Roofe is responsible for managing the resources and manpower of four flights, ensuring that 3,200 Airmen receive top-tier healthcare and are prepared to support the Department of Defense's sole Prime Nuclear Airlift Force mission. As a trusted advisor to the 62d Medical Squadron Commander, MSgt Roofe uses her experienced enlisted perspective and enables the mission by interpreting and enforcing policies, priorities, and goals, while maintaining a positive organizational climate.
MSgt Roofe entered the U.S. Air Force on January 11, 2005, and has served over 19 years within the Public Health career field. She graduated in 2017 from the University of Maryland, University College with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology. During her career, she has held various Public Health management and leadership positions, and her assignments include bases in Mississippi, Republic of Korea, Japan, Germany, Hawaii, and Washington. Prior to her current position, the Master Sergeant was the section chief for community health at the 15th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
EDUCATION
2005 Public Health Apprentice Course, Brooks City Base, Texas
2009 Airman Leadership School, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
2009 Community College of the Air Force, Applied Sciences, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2017 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, by correspondence
2017 Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Maryland
2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, National Defense University, by correspondence
2024 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Foundations 700 Course, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
2024 AFPC Squadron Commander and Senior Enlisted Leaders Course, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
- August 2005 – May 2009, Public Health Technician, 14th Medical Operations Squadron, Columbus Air Force Base, Miss.
- May 2009 – May 2010, Public Health Journeyman, 8th Medical Operations Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- May 2010 – May 2013, NCOIC, Community Health, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Yokota AB, Japan
- May 2013 – May 2017, NCOIC, Occupational Health, 86th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany
- May 2017 – Aug 2021, Section Chief, Community Health, 15th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
- September 2021 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, 62d Medical Squadron, JB Lewis-McChord, Wash.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic, Jan. 11, 2005
Airman July 11, 2005
Airman First Class May 11, 2006
Senior Airman Jan. 11, 2008
Staff Sergeant Oct. 1, 2010
Technical Sergeant Sept. 1, 2016
Master Sergeant Aug. 1, 2024
(Current as of December 2024)