Colonel MAUREEN K. MAPHIES

Col Maureen K. Maphies is the Deputy Commander of the 120th Airlift Wing Great Falls, Montana. As the Deputy Commander, she assists the Wing Commander to administer wing policies, directives, regulations, and agreements. She also assists in the preparation of federal and state budgets necessary for the support of the wing. Col Maphies is also responsible for assisting the Wing Commander with maintaining the combat readiness of the 120th Airlift Wing in the event of an order to active duty for national or state emergencies.

 

Col Maphies joined the Montana Air National Guard in 1997 and after completing her technical training as an F-16 Aircraft Engine Mechanic in 1998, she was assigned to the 120th Fighter Wing. She cross-trained into the Personnel career field in 2002 and served as the Wing Commander’s Executive Assistant. In 2006, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Park University, and in 2007, Col Maphies received her commission from the Academy of Military Sciences and in 2011 earned a Master of Science degree from Troy State University. Col Maphies deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Also, during her commission, she has served as the Military Personnel Management Officer, Installation Deployment Officer, Wing Executive Staff Officer, and Force Support Squadron Commander. Prior to assuming her current position, Col Maphies served as the Human Resources Director for Joint Force Headquarters Helena, Montana.

 

1997 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

1998 Aerospace Propulsion Apprentice, (F100) Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas

1999 Aerospace Propulsion Journeyman/Special Experience Identifier (F16)

2002 Airman Leadership School, Air University, by correspondence

2002 Personnel Apprentice Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.

2006 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas

2006 Bachelor of Science, Management/Human Resources, Park University, Parkville, Mo.

2007 Academy of Military Science, McGhee Tyson AFB, Tenn.

2008 Logistics Readiness Officer Course, Lackland AFB, Texas

2011 Master of Science; Management/Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness, Troy University, Montgomery, Ala.

2013 Squadron Officers School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

2019 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence

Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters

Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with five oak leaf clusters

Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award

Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air and Space Longevity Service with three oak leaf clusters

Armed Forces Reserve Medal with two hourglass devices and ‘M’ device

Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon

 

Member, Airlift Tanker Association

Life Member, National Guard Association of the United States