Biographies

Biographies intro photo This page contains links to the biographies of the 144th Fighter Wing California Air National Guard leadership.

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144 FW Commander

Col. Pauls, 144th Fighter Wing commanderColonel Joel "JP" Pauls serves as the commander of the 144th Fighter Wing. In this role, Col. Pauls is responsible for the mission readiness and operational effectiveness of the 144th Fighter Wing.

Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jimmy SchiotisChief Master Sgt. Jimmy Schiotis is the command chief of the 144th Fighter Wing at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, California. He is the enlisted advisor to the Wing Commander and responsible for all affairs concerned with the enlisted personnel.

Operations Group Cmdr

Col. SwertfagerColonel Jon Vanbragt is the Commander of the 144th Operations Group, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno, Calif.

MAINTENANCE GROUP CMDR

Colonel Cesar GonzalezColonel Cesar Gonzalez is the commander of the 144th Maintenance Group, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno, Calif.

Deputy Commander

Colonel Marcia Cole is the deputy commander of the 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno, Calif.

 

 

Medical Group Commander

Colonel John Blackburn is the commander of the 144th Medical Group, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno, Calif.

 

 

Mission Support Group Cmdr

Colonel Michael Yamamoto is the Commander of the 144th Mission Support Group, 144th Fighter Wing, California Air National Guard, Fresno, Calif.


 

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