Master Sgt. Bradley Pippin is the PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team Superintendent, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, Misawa AB, Japan. He provides leadership, motivation, training, and management of 12 personnel spanning 7 AFSCs. He also serves as a Project Officer for over 10 annual temporary deployments, coordinating travel arrangements, procuring military airlift to & from air shows, ground transportation, commercial airline tickets, & lodging. Lastly, he orchestrates United States military & Air Force public relations activities and outreach.
Sergeant Pippin graduated from Madison High School & after attending college at Texas State University and Angelo State University, entered the Air Force in October 2008. His F-16 experience, in addition to his ability to excel technically, has allotted him the opportunity to be the crew chief on several wing and squadron aircraft as well as work various positions including Quality and Assurance, Phase, and Maintenance Training. He has been assigned to bases in Texas, Italy, New Mexico, South Carolina, Korea, Germany, and Japan. Before assuming his current position, he served as a 13 FGS Section Chief, leading a 78-member team for the Specialist Section. He assumed his current position in May 2024.
EDUCATION
- 2013 Associate’s Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
- 2013 Airman Leadership School, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
- 2017 Bachelor of Science in Management, National American University
- 2018 Crash and Recovery Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
- 2018 Basic Instructor Course, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- 2018 Process Improvement Training Course, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- 2020 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kisling Air Base, Germany
- 2021 Master’s Degree, Master of Management, National American University
- 2023 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I & II, Non-resident
ASSIGNMENTS
- Oct 2008 – Nov 2008, Basic Military Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texa
- Nov 2008 – May 2009, F-16 Crew Chief Training School, 362nd Training Squadron, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
- May 2009 – Mar 2012, F-16 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, 31st Fighter Squadron, Aviano Air Base, Italy
- Mar 2012 – Oct 2012, Quality Assurance Inspector, 46th Test Group, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
- Oct 2012 – Mar 2013, Quality Assurance Inspector, 96th Test Group, Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
- Mar 2013 – Apr 2015, F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief, 20th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina
- Apr 2015 – Apr 2016, F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief, 8th Fighter Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
- Apr 2016 – Jun 2016, F-16 Dedicated Crew Chief, 52nd Fighter Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Jun 2016 – Feb 2017, Phase Support Shift Lead, 52nd Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Feb 2017 – Jul 2018, F-16 Phase Team Member, 52nd Maintenance Squadron, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Jul 2018 – Jul 2019, NCOIC, Development & Instructions Element, 52nd Maintenance Group, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Jul 2019 – Apr 2022, Development & Instructions Element Chief, 52nd Maintenance Group, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany
- Apr 2022 – May 2024, Specialist Section Chief, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan
- May 2024 – Present, PACAF F-16 Demonstration Team Superintendent, 13th Fighter Generation Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air and Space Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
- Air and Space Achievement Medal with second oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with fourth oak leaf cluster
- National Defense Service Medal
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal with second service star
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Korean Defense Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Air & Space Campaign Medal
- Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
- NATO Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2009 Superior Performer Award, 31st Fighter Squadron
- 2009 Quality Assurance Honor Roll Award, 31st Fighter Squadron
- 2010 Below the Zone (BTZ) recipient, 31st Fighter Squadron
- 2011 Quality Assurance Honor Roll Award, 31st Fighter Squadron
- 2012 Superior Performer Award, 46th Test Group
- 2015 Superior Performer Award, 20th Fighter Squadron
- 2015 NCO of the Quarter, 20th Fighter Squadron
- 2015 Gen. Leo Marquez Award recipient, 20th Fighter Wing
- 2017 NCO of the Quarter, 52nd Maintenance Squadron
- 2019 NCO of the Quarter, 52nd Maintenance Group
- 2019 NCO of the Year, 52nd Maintenance Squadron
- 2019 NCO Maintenance Training Instructor of the Year, USAFE-AFAFRICA
- 2021 NCO Maintenance Training Instructor of the Year, 52nd Fighter Wing
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
- Airman First Class 07 October 2008
- Senior Airman 07 August 2010
- Staff Sergeant 01 October 2013
- Technical Sergeant 01 December 2018
- Master Sergeant 01 April 2022
(CURRENT AS OF 07 AUGUST 2024)