Chief Master Sergeant Jonna J. Ashley is Interim Command Chief at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. She is the senior enlisted leader and the primary advisor to the commander on all matter regarding readiness, training, operations, professional development and effective utilization of the installation 4,500 total force Airmen. Chief serves as the host wing for 108 mission partners at the fifth largest Air Force instillation. Her responsibilities include installation operations, security, maintenance, medical care, and mission support for 25,000 military and civilian employees, 27,000 retirees, and 20,000 family members who live and work on Kirtland’s 52,000 acres. The 377th Air Base Wing also operates the United States only dedicated Intercontinental Ballistic Missile test organization for current and future capabilities of the nation’s force.
Chief Ashley graduated from Kent Meridian High School in Kent, WA in 2004 and entered the Air Force in May 2006. During her career as a Munitions Systems Specialist, she has held multiple leadership positions at various assignments around the world. Her assignments include bases in Italy, Korea, Arizona, and Virginia. Additionally, she has deployed to various locations throughout Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Qatar in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE, and FREEDOM’S SENTINEL.
Prior to her current position, Chief Master Sergeant Ashley served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
EDUCATION
2006 Munitions Technical Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
2009 Airman Leadership School, Aviano AB, Italy
2014 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, National Defense University
2015 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, Colorado
2017 Associate Degree, Munitions Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, National Defense University
2018 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2019 Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Alabama
2020 Level-1 Acquisition Workforce Certification, Defense Acquisition University
2022 Project Management Professional Certification, Project Management Institute
2023 Leadership Development Course (LDC) for Squadron Command, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
2023 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
May 2006 – July 2006, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
July 2006 – October 2006, Student, Munitions Systems Specialist Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
October 2006 – October 2007, Line-Delivery Crew Member, Aviano AFB, Italy
October 2007 – February 2010, Munitions Controller, Aviano AB, Italy
February 2010 – February 2011, Flight Scheduler, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
February 2011 – June 2013, Munitions Inspector, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
June 2013 – June 2016, Stockpile Surveillance NCOIC, Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona
June 2016 – Aug 2017, Conventional Maintenance Section Chief, Aviano AB, Italy
Aug 2017 – May 2018, Plans & Programs Section Chief, Aviano AB, Italy
May 2018 – May 2019, Line-Delivery Section Chief, Aviano AB, Italy
May 2019 – July 2022, Command Munitions Sustainment Manager, Langley AFB, Virginia
July 2022 – July 2024, Munitions Flight Chief, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
July 2024 – April 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico
April 2025 – Present, Interim Command Chief, 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with four oak leaf clusters and one combat device
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Senior Airman Below-the-Zone, Aviano AB, Italy
2009 John Levitow Award, ALS, Aviano AB, Italy
2009 31st FW Airman of the Year, Aviano AB, Italy
2015 Distinguished Graduate Award, NCOA, Peterson AFB, CO
2018 31st Maintenance Group Lew Allen Trophy Winner, Aviano AB, Italy
2019 Distinguished Graduate Award, SNCOA, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, AL
2019 31st Fighter Wing Ten Outstanding Young American Award Winner, Aviano AB, Italy
2020 ACC HQ Directorate of Logistics Brigadier General Wilma Vaught Visionary Leadership Award Winner, JBLE, VA
2021 ACC HQ Directorate of Logistics Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award Winner, JBLE, VA
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant December 1, 2022
(Current as of 23 April 2025)