SMSgt Don Hemphill

SMSgt Don Hemphill

Dates of Service: Jan 1983 - Jan 2011
RETIRED
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  • A1C Jan 83
  • SrA May 85
  • SSgt May 86
  • TSgt May 89
  • MSgt May 97
  • SMSgt Apr 06

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Bio 

I grew up as a USAF dependent, then served 28 years in uniform. I was stationed, deployed, or on temporary duty all over the world. Logistics, particularly vehicle management, is my core expertise. I served as a flight chief, first sergeant and manager. I last worked for Lowe's Home Improvement as a department manager. I was also a certified vehicle technician through ASE. Currently unemployed.

Military Experiences

Oct 2009 - Jan 2011
4 LRS
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Managed vehicle maintenance activity for 4th Fighter Wing.
Sep 2008 - Sep 2009
607 ASG
Chief of Transportation
Oversaw all USAF transportation activities for the Korean peninsula.
May 2006 - Aug 2008
75 LRS
Vehicle Fleet Manager
Oversaw vehicle maintenance activities for the 75th Air Base Wing. President of local AFSA chapter. Official Team Hill Ambassador. 2006 AFMC Transportation SNCO of the Year.

Deployments

(1 year, 8 months)
Sep 2006 - Jan 2007
Kyrgyzstan
Flight Chief for joint vehicle management unit during OEF. Supported vehicles and aircraft in and outbound from Manas to and from Afghanistan. Ensured ground support for casualty transport.
Nov 1999 - Jan 2000
Haiti
Haiti
Assigned to Camp Kinzer and Camp Fairwinds during retrograde from OPERATION UPHOLD DEMOCRACY. Ensured inspections and shipping of all unit vehicle assets from in-country back to USA.
Apr 1998 - Aug 1998
Saudi
Saudi Arabia
Assigned to combined vehicle maintenance/operations unit at PSAB. Ran main vehicle maintenance shops during OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH.
Jun 1994 - Jul 1994
South korea
South Korea
Assigned to joint vehicle management operation at Daegu Air Base, ROK, for EXERCISE FOAL EAGLE '94. Ensured functioning and serviceable vehicle fleet for duration of exercise testing joint forces ability to defend the Korean peninsula.

Military Credentials

Professional Development Schools
Individual & Special Skill Schools

Aug 2000

USAF Additional Duty First Sergeant Course

Security Clearance
Secret

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2009 - 2012

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