CMSgt Charles "Chuck" W. Frizzell is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the 35th Fighter Wing and Misawa Air Base installation commander on a 13,000-person base supporting eight associate units representing all four services and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. He is responsible for the health, welfare and morale of the installation's enlisted force, including two fighter squadrons, 35 support agencies and more than 4,000 personnel. Chief Frizzell serves as the primary communications link between the installation commander and the enlisted community, ensuring understanding and compliance with the commander's programs and policies. In addition, he advises the commander on important enlisted force issues and concerns, and also provides a critical interface with Japan Air Self-Defense Force senior enlisted leadership.
CMSgt Frizzell entered the Air Force in February 1992. He has served in a variety of positions at the squadron, group, wing, and major command levels. His assignments include locations in Colorado, California, Virginia and Texas. The chief also served overseas in the Republic of Korea, the United Kingdom and Japan, and deployed on multiple occasions in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and NEW DAWN. Prior to serving in his current position, he served as the 374th Medical Group Superintendent at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
EDUCATION
1996 Airman Leadership School, USAF Academy, CO
1996 Certified Biomedical Equipment Technician, International Certification Commission, VA
1997 Associates Degree, Biomedical Equipment Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2004 US Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun AS, Germany
2006 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
2007 BS Info Systems Management, University of Maryland University College (Summa Cum Laude)
2008 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2009 Joint Medical Planners Course, Bethesda, Maryland
2013 AFSO 21 Senior Leaders Course, University of Tennessee
2014 Command Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Randolph AFB, Texas
ASSIGNMENTS
1. February 1992 - March 1992, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. March 1992 - February 1993, Trainee, Biomedical Equipment Technician Technical School, 396th Medical Training Group, Sheppard AFB, TX
3. February 1993 - January 1999, Biomedical Equipment Technician, 10th Medical Group, USAF Academy, CO
4. January 1999 - January 2000, NCOIC Medical Maintenance, 8th Medical Group, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea
5. January 2000 - June 2002, NCOIC Critical Care Maintenance, 60th Medical Group, Travis AFB, CA
6. June 2002 - June 2008, Medical Logistics Flight Chief, 48th Medical Group, RAF Lakenheath, England
(January 2003 - March 2003, Biomedical Equipment Technician, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, Al Udied AB, Qatar)
(January 2005 - April 2005, Biomedical Equipment Technician, PMI Center, Ramstein AB, Germany)
(September 2006 - December 2006, Facility Manager, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group, Al Udeid AB, Qatar)
7. June 2008 - July 2011, Superintendent Biomedical Equipment Maintenance, 633d Medical Group, and Air Combat Command (ACC) 4A2 Functional Manager, Langley AFB, VA
(June 2009 - June 2010, Expeditionary Medical Superintendent, JTF-Civil Support, Fort Monroe, VA)
(December 2010 - June 2011, Air Force Liaison, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany)
8. August 2011 - June 2014, Superintendent, 382d Training Squadron, and Air Force Service Lead for the Medical Education and Training Center BMET Training Program, Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston, TX
9. June 2014 - July 2015, Superintendent, 374th Medical Group, Yokota Air Base, Japan
(August 2014 - November 2014, Interim Command Chief, 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota AB, Japan)
10. July 2015 - Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa Air Base, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Commendation Medal (with 4 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal (with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 9 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Force Recognition Ribbon (With 1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
1996 John L. Levitow Award, Airman Leadership School
2001 Air Mobility Command Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair NCO of the Year
2003 USAFE Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair NCO of the Year
2004 Distinguished Graduate, Kisling NCO Academy
2005 USAFE Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair SNCO of the Year
2007 48th Medical Support Squadron SNCO of the Year
2007 USAFE Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair SNCO of the Year
2007 USAF Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair SNCO of the Year
2008 1st Medical Group SNCO of the Year
2008 Distinguished Graduate, SNCO Academy
2009 1st Medical Support Squadron SNCO of the Year
2009 ACC Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair SNCO of the Year
2009 USAF Outstanding Biomedical Equipment Repair SNCO of the Year
2009 1st Medical Group Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award
2009 1st Fighter Wing Team of the Year
2011 24/7 Magazine Outstanding Professional of the Year
2011 TechNation Magazine Professional of the Month (September)
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant - 1 December 2011
(Current as of July 2015)