COLONEL JEFFRY P. HEGGEMEIER
Col. Jeffry P. Heggemeier is the Deputy Commander, 150th Special Operations Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. In this role, he assists the Wing Commander in overseeing all aspects of the 150 SOW, including the Active and Classic student training mission with the 58th Special Operations Wing, the 250th Intelligence Squadron, and the 150th Mission Support Group.
Heggemeier is a 2005 Doctoral graduate of The University of Minnesota. He first attended the University of St Thomas in St Paul. After three years at the University of St Thomas, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. In 2002, Jeff graduated from The University of Minnesota with a Master of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering and commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as a Distinguished Graduate from the 415th ROTC Detachment.
Heggemeier worked on several directed energy development efforts during his 4 years in active duty. In 2006, he transferred to the Air Force Reserve and was hired by the Air Force as a civilian employee at the Air Force Research Lab where he worked until he retired from civil service in 2022. In 2012, as a Reservist, he deployed to Afghanistan to field a high-power microwave system that neutralized Improvised Explosion Devices, for the first time ever in combat. Heggemeier led many combat missions, driving in front of Army and Marine convoys, clearing the route of IEDs and protecting those following him. In 2014, he transferred from the Air Force Reserve to the New Mexico Air National Guard. In his civilian career, Heggemeier is the Vice President and General Manager of Oshkosh Delivery, leading the business that is building the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle for the US Postal Service. Prior to his current position the colonel was the Director of Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
EDUCATION
2000 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minn.
2002 - Master of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
2003 - Aerospace Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2005 - Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Minnesota
2008 - Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 - Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2016 - Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Sep 2002 – Mar 2006, Research Physicist, High Power Microwave Sources Branch, High Power Microwave Division, Directed Energy Directorate, Air Force Research Lab, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M.
2. Apr 2006 – Aug 2008, Individual Mobilization Augmentee Physicist, High Power Microwave Sources Branch, High Power Microwave Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
3. Apr 2006 – Jul 2012, MAX POWER Program Manager, High Power Microwave Applications Branch, High Power Microwave Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
4. Sep 2008 – Apr 2014, Individual Mobilization Augmentee Directed Energy Intelligence Analyst, Intelligence Branch, Operations Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
5. Jul 2012 – Dec 2013, Senior Research Physicist, High Power Microwave Applications Branch, High Power Microwave Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M. (Sep 2012 – Jan 2013, MAX POWER Operational Assessment Deployment Lead, I Marine Expeditionary Force, I Marine Headquarters Group, Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan.)
7. Jan 2014 – Sept 2018, Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator Chief Engineer, High Energy Laser Applications Branch, High Energy Laser Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
8. Aug 2014 – Aug 2020, Director of Cyber, Joint Force Headquarters, New Mexico Air National Guard, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
9. Sept 2018 – Jan 2021, SHiELD Program Manager, High Energy Laser Applications Branch, High Energy Laser Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
10. Aug 2020 – May 2022, Commander 150th Communications Squadron, 150 SOW, NMANG, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
11. Jan 2021 – Sept 2022, Division Chief, High Power Electromagnetics Division, Directed Energy Directorate, AFRL, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
12. May 2022 – Aug 2024, Commander, 150th Mission Support Group, 150 SOW, NMANG, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
13. Aug 2022 – Current, VP and GM, Oshkosh Delivery, Oshkosh, Wis.
14. Aug 2024 – Mar 2026, Director of Staff – Air, Joint Force Headquarters, NMANG, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
15. Mar 2026 – Current, Deputy Wing Commander, 150 SOW, NMANG, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 19, 2002
First Lieutenant July 14, 2004
Captain July 14, 2006
Major March 19, 2012
Lieutenant Colonel Dec. 22, 2017
Colonel Nov. 30, 2022
(Current as of March 2026)