CMSgt. Edmund M. Kelleher is the Senior Enlisted Leader 477th Fighter Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. He serves as the principal enlisted advisor to the commander and leadership on all maters affecting the morale, welfare, professional development, and readiness of the enlisted force. In close partnership with the 3rd Wing and 673d Air Base Wing mission partners, the Chief ensures the group’s Airmen deliver combat airpower while pursuing the vision to be the unrivaled leader in air superiority, fostering Total Force association, mentorship, and excellence in support of F-22 mission requirements.
Chief Kelleher entered the U.S. Air Force in August 2001. After completing Basic Military Training, he attended Aircraft Metals Technology technical training at Aberdeen
Proving Ground, Maryland. He has served for more than 24 years in a variety of progressive leadership positions throughout maintenance and group staff levels, including quality assurance, section chief, flight chief, inspector general superintendent, sortie production, sortie generation, and squadron superintendent. His experience spans hands-on maintenance, quality control, and supervisory roles supporting fighter and heavy operations.
Prior to his current assignment Chief Kelleher was the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
EDUCATION
2005 Computer Numerical Control and Computer Aided Manufacturing, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
2006 CMSAF James C. Binnicker Airman Leadership School, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
2006 Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman Course, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md.
2013 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
2014 Maintenance Supervision and Production Course, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
2015 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala., by correspondence
2016 Associates Degree, Metal Working Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2016 Associates Degree, Non-Destructive Testing Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2022 Chief Orientation Course, Robins AFB, Ga.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 2002 – August 2007, Aircraft Metals Technology Craftsman, 4th Maintenance Squadron, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C.
2. January 2009 – June 2013, Nondestructive Inspection Craftsman, 477th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson,
Alaska
3. June 2013 – May 2014, Nondestructive Inspection Section Chief, 477th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
4. May 2014 – January 2019, Fabrication Flight Chief, 477th Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
5. January 2019 – July 2019, IGI Superintendent, 477th Fighter Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
6. July 2019 – June 2022, Sortie Generation Flight Chief, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
7. June 2022 – January 2026, Senior Enlisted Leader, 477th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
8. January 2026 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, 477th Fighter Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leave clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal