CMSgt Lehi S. Hartwell is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 124th Fighter Wing, Boise, Idaho. He represents the highest level of enlisted leadership and is the principal advisor to the Wing Commander. He is responsible for all enlisted matters related to force utilization, mission effectiveness, training, development, and morale for over 1,100 personnel.
CMSgt Hartwell enlisted in the Idaho Air National Guard in February of 2001, as a Munitions Systems Apprentice. He spent the first fifteen years of his career in the Munitions career field; working in all Munitions Sections; progressing to Senior Master Sergeant within the Munitions Flight. The highlight of his Munitions career was filling the position of Munitions Flight Chief while deployed to Incirlik Air Base (AB), Turkey for six months in 2016. His career accomplishments include nine deployments in support of Operations SOUTHERN WATCH, IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM SENTINEL and Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. Chief has also been mobilized stateside for Operation NOBLE EAGLE and two State of Idaho emergency declarations providing wildfire support.
Prior to his current position, Chief served as the 124th Mission Support Group Senior Enlisted Leader, Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. He was the lead enlisted advisor for 340 Airmen across five squadrons, providing guidance to senior leadership.
EDUCATION
2003 Airman Leadership School – Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), Alabama, by correspondence
2007 NCO Academy - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, by correspondence
2008 Associates of Applied Science, Munitions Systems, Community College of the Air Force – Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2010 Senior NCO Academy - Maxwell AFB, Alabama, by correspondence
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint PME-I, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va., by correspondence
2019 Senior Enlisted Joint PME-II, Joint Knowledge Online, Suffolk, Va., by correspondence
2021 Associates of Applied Science, Avionics Technology, Community College of the Air Force – Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2022 Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews AFB, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. February 2001 – February 2006, Munitions Systems Journeyman, 124th Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field, Idaho
2. February 2006 – April 2015, Munitions Systems Craftsman, 124th Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field, Idaho
3. April 2015 – April 2016, Munitions Systems Superintendent, 124th Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field, Idaho
4. April 2016 – June 2018, Fabrication Superintendent, 124th Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field, Idaho
5. June 2018 – January 2020, Avionics Superintendent, 124th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Gowen Field, Idaho
6. January 2020 – December 2021, Quality Assurance Superintendent, 124th Maintenance Group, Gowen Field, Idaho
7. December 2021 – November 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 124th Mission Support Group, Gowen Field, Idaho
8. November 2022 – Present, Command Chief, 124th Fighter Wing, Gowen Field, Idaho
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with three service stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with three service stars
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with three service stars
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and eight oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with Silver Hourglass and six “M” devices
STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Idaho Governor’s Outstanding Unit Citation with four oak leaf clusters
Idaho Emergency Duty Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster
Idaho Reenlistment Ribbon with five oak leaf clusters
Idaho Service Ribbon with four oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class Feb. 2, 2001
Senior Airman Dec. 8, 2001
Staff Sergeant Feb. 15, 2005
Technical Sergeant March 3, 2007
Master Sergeant Feb. 6, 2010
Senior Master Sergeant April 11, 2015
Chief Master Sergeant July 7, 2020
(Current as of November 2022)