Chief Master Sergeant John J. Coyle IV is the Senior Enlisted Leader for The Inspection Agency, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. He is the primary advisor to the commander for all matters concerning readiness, professional development, health, morale, welfare and quality of life for 170 military and civilian Airmen. The agency consists of a diverse team of subject matter experts who provide independent reviews, inspections, evaluations, oversight, training, and analysis to advance continuous improvement of mission effectiveness at all Air and Space Force levels. As the Air Force Inspection System’s action arm for the Secretary of the Air Force, the Inspection Agency identifies deficiencies and recommends improvements required to accomplish all peacetime, wartime, medical, and nuclear deterrence missions.
Chief Coyle enlisted in March 2003 and graduated from Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas in October 2003. He began his career as an Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. His background includes various duties in the aircraft maintenance career field. He has deployed in support of worldwide contingency and combat operations including Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM’S SENTINEL, and INHERENT RESOLVE.
Prior to his current position, Chief Coyle served as Senior Enlisted Leader, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, 9th Operations Group, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
EDUCATION
2007 Airman Leadership School, Kadena Air Base, Japan
2009 Associate in Applied Science, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2012 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGhee Tyson Air Force Base, Tenn.
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, by correspondence
2015 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Maryland University College
2015 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, by correspondence
2017 Airframe and Powerplant License, Federal Aviation Administration, Atlanta, Ga.
2018 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2019 Professional Maintenance Certificate, Levels I & II, Logistics Professional Development Program
2019 Advanced Maintenance & Munitions Operations School, Nellis AFB, Nev.
2021 Continuous Process Improvement-Green Belt, OpusWorks Institute, by correspondence
2021 Masters of Public Administration, Troy University, Ala.
2023 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2024 Command Inspector General Training Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
2024 Bombs 101-Nuclear Weapons Training, Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, N.M.
ASSIGNMENTS
1.March 2003 – May 2003, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2.May 2003 – October 2003, Student, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Training, Sheppard AFB, Texas
3.October 2004 – March 2005, Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, 334th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
4.March 2005 – March 2008, Dedicated Crew Chief, 44th AMU, Kadena Air Base, Japan
5.April 2008 – January 2010, Dedicated Crew Chief, 336th AMU, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
(Deployed May – August 2009 Bagram AB, Afghanistan)
6.January 2010 – March 2013, Quality Assurance Inspector, 4th Maintenance Group, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C. (Deployed August 2010 – March 2011, Bagram AB, Afghanistan)
7. March 2013 – September 2014, Flight Line Expediter, 336th AMU, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
8. October 2014 – May 2016, Aircraft Section Chief, 336th AMU, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
(Deployed October 2014 – March 2015, Southwest Asia)
9. May 2016 – September 2016, Production Superintendent, 336th AMU, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
10. September 2016 – August 2019, Lead Production Superintendent, 402d Aircraft Maintenance Group, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, Robins AFB, Ga. (various dates totaling 6 months, Additional Duty First Sergeant)
11. August 2019 – August 2021, Superintendent, 402d AMXG, Warner Robins ALC, Robins AFB, Ga.
12. August 2021 – August 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 35th Fighter Generation Squadron, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
13. August 2022 – July 2024, Senior Enlisted Leader, 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea
14. July 2024 – present, Senior Enlisted Leader, The Inspection Agency, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2005 Airman of the Year, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
2009 Thomas Barnes Crew Chief of the Year, 4th Fighter Wing
2012 John L. Levitow Award, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2017 Maintenance Professional of the Year, Air Force Materiel Command
2018 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2019 Lance P. Sijan Award, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
2021 Maintenance Unit of the Year, 8th Fighter Wing (Unit Award)
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class March 11, 2003
Senior Airmen July 11, 2005
Staff Sergeant June 1, 2007
Technical Sergeant April 1, 2012
Master Sergeant July 1, 2015
Senior Master Sergeant Dec 1, 2018
Chief Master Sergeant October 1, 2021
(Current as of October 2024)