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 in administering 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 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. After completing her technical training as an F-16 Aircraft Engine Mechanic in 1998, she was assigned to the 120th Fighter Wing as an Engine Mechanic. She later crossed trained into the Personnel career field in 2002 and served full time 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. Col Maphies earned a Master of Science degree from Troy State University in 2011. Col Maphies deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. She has also served as the Military Personnel Management Officer, Installation Deployment Officer, and the Wing Executive Staff officer. Col Maphies was instrumental in developing the Wing’s Community Action Team and has also served as a Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator for six years. Prior to assuming her current position, Col Maphies served as the Human Resources Officer for Joint Force Headquarters Helena, Montana. EDUCATION 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. ASSIGNMENTS 1. April 1998–February 2002, F-16 Jet Engine Mechanic (F100), 120th Maintenance Squadron, 120th Fighter Wing, Great Falls, Mont. 2. February 2002–February 2007, Personnel Craftsman, 120th Wing Headquarters Squadron, 120th Fighter Wing, Great Falls, Mont. 3. February 2007–March 2008, Military Personnel Management Officer, Air Technician, Montana Joint Force Headquarters, Fort Harrison, Mont. 4. March 2008–June 2015, Logistics Readiness Officer, Air Technician, 120th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 120th Airlift Wing, Great Falls, Mont. (July 2011–March 2012, S4, Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, Keesler AFB, Miss.) 5. June 2015–May 2018, Wing Executive Officer, Air Technician, 120th Wing Headquarters Squadron 120th Airlift Wing, Great Falls, Mont. 6. May 2018–August 2023, Force Support Squadron Commander, 120th Force Support Squadron, 120th Mission Support Group, Great Falls, Mont. 7. August 2023–January 2024, Human Resources Officer, Joint Force Headquarters, Helena, Mont. 8. Jan 2024–Present, Deputy Commander, 120th Airlift Wing, Great Falls, Mont. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal with two 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 oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal 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 ‘M’ device and hourglass device Non-Commissioned Officer Professional Military Education Graduate Ribbon Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Montana National Guard Distinguished Service Medal Montana National Guard Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters Montana National Guard Outstanding Unit Award Montana National Guard Noble Eagle Ribbon Montana National Guard Service Ribbon with three oak leaf clusters Montana National Guard Attendance Ribbon with ‘8’ device