1. BIOGRAPHY
U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E
CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT JEFFREY S. ZIMMERMAN
Chief Master Sergeant Jeffrey S. Zimmerman is the Munitions
Flight Superintendent, 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard,
Swanton, Ohio. He is currently detailed as the Inspector General
Superintendent, accountable to the wing commander for the
Commander’s Inspection Program. He is responsible for the
evaluation of the Wing’s ability to manage resources, lead people,
improve unit effectiveness and execute the mission.
In March 1986, Chief Zimmerman enlisted in the United States Air
Force as a Medical Services Specialist. He completed Medical
Services training at Sheppard AFB, Texas. His first duty
assignment was with the 88th Medical Group at Wright Patterson
AFB, Ohio where he worked as a Coronary Care Unit and Surgical
Intensive Care Unit technician. He was a member of the medical
center emergency response team and a member of the Wright
Patterson Honor Guard. March of 1990, Chief Zimmerman was
honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. He joined
the 180th Fighter Wing, as an Armament Systems Load Crew
member. In August 1991, he was employed as a full time Federal
Technician and served in numerous roles in the Aircraft Maintenance Squadron to include, Weapons
Release, Assistant NCOIC Gun Services, Weapons Training NCO, base Exercise Evaluation Team, and
Self Aid Buddy Care Instructor. In September 1999, Chief Zimmerman was selected as the Quality
Assurance Weapons Inspector. By April 2004, he had earned the position of Chief Inspector, and was
instrumental in developing plans and processes that directly contributed to the high ratings in the
Operational Readiness Inspections and Compliance Inspections. His leadership and experience in the
Quality Assurance office enabled him to travel to numerous bases throughout the Air National Guard to
assist with compliance and higher-level inspections. In January of 2008, Chief Zimmerman was selected
as the Munitions Flight Superintendent. He was instrumental in the success of numerous Munitions
inspections and deployments. He aided in the design and development of a new Munitions Storage Area,
which enabled the 180th Fighter Wing to store Air Combat Alert assets on station and prepare for future
missions. While assigned to the Maintenance Group, Chief Zimmerman completed numerous stateside
and AEF deployments to include Red Flag, Combat Hammer, Snowbird, Northern Edge, Operation
Provide Comfort I and II, numerous Operation Northern and Southern Watch deployments, Operation
Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.
EDUCATION:
1986 J3ABR90230 002, Medical Service Specialist, In-Residence-Sheppard AFB, Texas
1987 Emergency Medical Technician, In-Residence-Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
1989 NCO Preparatory Course, In-Residence-Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
1990 G3ABR46230Z 002, Apprentice Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist, In-Residence, Lowry AFB,
Colorado
1992 2W151, Aircraft Armament Systems Journeyman, Correspondence-Air University
1995 2W171, Aircraft Armament Systems Craftsman, Correspondence-Air University
1998 NCO Academy, Correspondence- Air University
1999 ASE/BASISplus, In-Residence, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
2001 J4AMF450X0 000, General Weight & Balance General, In-Residence-Sheppard AFB, Texas
2001 J7AZT2AXXX 0W1A, Weight and Balance Practical, In-Residence-Sheppard AFB, Texas
2002 J7AZT2AXXX 0Q2A, Quality Assurance (ACFT), In-Residence-Battle Creek, Michigan
2002 Senior NCO Academy, Correspondence- Air University

2. 2003 J4ASF2A3X3B 010, F-16 Tactile ACFT Maintenance Correspondence-Air University
2003 ESO 03-01, Explosive Safety Orientation, In-Residence, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
2004 J4AST2E066 055, Quality Assurance – Aircraft, Correspondence-Air University
2008 ESA 08-02 Explosive Safety Advance Course, In-Residence-Duluth, Minnesota
2009 ANG AFCOMAC, ACC Combat Ammunition Planning and Production, in-Residence-Beale AFB,
California
2009 J3AZR2W051 0A0B, Conventional Munitions Accountability, In-Residence-Shepard AFB, Texas
2012 J6ACW2W071 047A, Munitions Systems Craftsman, Correspondence-Air University
2013 Associates Degree, Systems Technical Aircraft Armament, Community College of the Air Force
(CCAF)
2013 Associates Degree, Munitions System Technology, Community College of the Air Force (CCAF)
2014 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Correspondence-Joint Forces Staff College,
Norfolk, VA
2014 Strategy Alignment & Deployment, In-Residence - The University of Tennessee College of Business
Administration, Knoxville, TN.
2014 8 Step Problem Solving, In-Residence - The University of Tennessee College of Business
Administration, Knoxville, TN.
2014 Leading Lean Sustainment, In-Residence - The University of Tennessee College of Business
Administration, Knoxville, TN.
2015 Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, In-Residence – Joint Base Andrews, Washington DC.
2016 Contingency Wartime Planning Course, In-Residence – Air University / Professional Continuing
Education, Maxwell AFB, GA.
ASSIGNMENTS:
March 1986 – May 1986, Trainee, Air Force Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
May 1986 – August 1986, Student, Medical Services Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX
August 1986 – March 1990, Coronary Care and Surgical Intensive Care Technician 4N051, 88th Medical
Group, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
March 1990 – September 1999, Aircraft Armament Systems 2W170, 180th Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron, 180th Fighter Wing, Swanton, OH
September 1999 – April 2004, QA Weapons Inspector 2W190, 180th Maintenance Group, 180th Fighter
Wing, Swanton, OH
April 2004 – January 2008, QA Aircraft Maintenance Chief Inspector 2A390, 180th Maintenance Group,
180th Fighter Wing, Swanton, OH
January 2008 – June 2014, Munitions CEM 2W000, 180th Maintenance Squadron, 180th Fighter Wing,
Swanton, OH
June 2014 – Present, Inspector General of Inspections Superintendent, 180th Fighter Wing, Swanton, OH
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with 6 Oak Leaf Clusters
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Service Star,
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal with one bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Boarder and 2 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon with five Oak Leaf Clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 3 ‘M’ devices

3. (Current as of April 2015)
Air Force NCO PME Graduate Ribbon
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Ohio Faithful Service Ribbon
Ohio Award of Merit
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATION:
Ohio National Guard Enlisted Association of the United States
Life Member of Top Three Association
Member of the American Legion Post 198
Deacon/Greeter for Trinity Lutheran Church
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman, April 1, 1986
Airman First Class, March 21, 1987
Senior Airman, March 21, 1989
Staff Sergeant, October 15, 1992
Technical Sergeant, November 1, 1997
Master Sergeant, November 1, 2000
Senior Master Sergeant, May 1, 2004
Chief Master Sergeant, Nov 1, 2014