SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT JOSEPH B. “FATHER” MULCAHY
SMSgt Joseph B. Mulcahy is the First Sergeant at 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico.
SMSgt Mulcahy entered the New Mexico Air National Guard in December 2008 as an Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems specialist. He cross-trained as a Targeting Analyst in December 2013 and first served as a First Sergeant in September 2021. He completed 17 years of service in the NMANG, predominantly in the 250th Intelligence Squadron. Prior to his current position, the senior master sergeant was the First Sergeant, 150th Security Forces Squadron, 150 SOW, Kirtland AFB., N.M.
EDUCATION
2010 Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
2012 Targeting Analyst Course, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
2014 Precise Point Mensuration Course, Offutt AFB, Neb.
2015 Airman Leadership School, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2016 Associate Degree, Integrated Studies, Central New Mexico Community College, Albuquerque
2017 Associate Degree, Intelligence Studies, Community College of the Air Force, Montgomery, Ala.
2020 Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2022 First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2023 Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2025 Air National Guard First Sergeant 2.0 Course, Andrews AFB, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. December 2008-December 2010, Student, 150th Fighter Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
2. December 2010-July 2011, Electrician, 150th FW, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
3. July 2011-May 2013, Operations Intel, 150th FW, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
4. May 2013-December 2013, Geospatial Intel, 150th FW, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
5. December 2013-July 2020, Geospatial Intel, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
6. July 2020-September 2021, Targeting Analyst, 150th SOW, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
7. September 2021-January 2024, First Sergeant, 150th Security Forces Squadron, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (June 2023- October 2023, First Sergeant, 379 ESFS, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
8. January 2024-Present, First Sergeant 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2022 First Sergeant of the Year, State Winner, NM
2024 Space Forces – Space Innovation Award, Team Category
2025 Joint Civilian Service Achievement Award
2026 First Sergeant of the Year, Regional Winner, Region 7
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class Dec. 23, 2008
Senior Airman Feb. 7, 2013
Staff Sergeant June 30, 2015
Technical Sergeant June 13, 2018
Master Sergeant Oct. 2, 2020
Senior Master Sergeant Jan. 18, 2024
(Current as of March 2026)