COLONEL CHRISTOPHER N. GEORGE
Col. Christopher N. George is the Interim Commander, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Previously he was the commander, Maintenance Group at 150 SOW. Responsibilities include directing all aircraft and equipment maintenance in support of an Active and Classic Association for the NMANG. The Active Association ensures safe and effective HC-130J Combat King Aircraft are mission ready in support of ACC student aircrew training. The Classic Association is responsible for all off equipment maintenance and repair of components for a variety of aircraft including HC/MC-130J, HH-60G/W, UH-1 and CV-22 Aircraft.
George served in the New Mexico Air National Guard as an enlisted Crew Chief on the F-16 C/D models for more than 15 years before earning a commission in 2008 from the Academy of Military Science at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. After commissioning he served as a Security Forces Officer for ten years. He has deployed in support of several operations including INHERENT RESOLVE, ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM and NOBLE EAGLE.
George has served in a variety of in the NMANG. He has commanded a Security Forces Flight, Squadron, Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, served on the NMANG A-staff as the A/J4 and had a successful career as a law enforcement professional for 24 years. Prior to his current position, the colonel was the 150th Maintenance Group Commander, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
EDUCATION
1997 Bachelor of Science, Education, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M.
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., by correspondence
2016 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2016 Master Military Operational Art and Science, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2019 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2024 Master of Strategic Studies, United States Army War College, Carlisle, Penn.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 2008-November 2013, Operations Officer, 150th Security Forces Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
2. December 2013- April 2018, Commander, 150 SFS, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
3. May 2018-December 2021, Director of Logistics, Joint Forces Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
4. January 2021-July 2021, Commander, 150th, Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
5. August 2021-December 2022, Commander, 150th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
6. January 2023-June 2023, Deputy Commander, 150 Mission Support Group, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
7. July 2023-June 2024, Student, United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Penn.
8. July 2024-April 2025, Commander, 150th Maintenance Group, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
9. April 2025-Present, Interim Commander, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic Sep. 25, 1992
Airman Jan. 11, 1994
Airman First-Class July 21, 1994
Senior Airman Feb. 09, 1995
Staff Sergeant April 04, 1998
Technical Sergeant May 04, 2006
Second Lieutenant Feb. 22, 2008
First Lieutenant Feb. 22, 2010
Captain Feb. 22, 2012
Major May 13, 2016
Lieutenant Colonel June 24, 2020
Colonel Aug. 13, 2024