CMSgt Benjamin D. McCullough is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. As the installation’s host Command Chief, he is the primary advisor to the Wing Commander on all matters concerning health, morale, welfare, training, professional development, career progression, readiness, and the effective utilization of the base enlisted force. He serves as the Commander’s representative for numerous military and civic functions, boards, councils, and committees. Additionally, he supports the generation of combat-ready B-1B Lancer aircraft, crews, and the associated combat support for global engagement taskings. His impact reaches more than 14,000 active-duty members, civilian employees, and family members.
CMSgt McCullough entered the Air Force in September 2001 through the delayed entry program. He graduated technical training in December 2002 and entered the aircraft maintenance career field as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technician maintaining the F-16 Fighting Falcon, the KC-135R Stratotanker, and the B-1B Lancer. His experience encompasses administrative, production, and support roles within the maintenance community. CMSgt McCullough has deployed in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE, SPARTAN SHIELD, POSEIDON ARCHER, PROSPERITY GUARDIAN, and five Bomber Task Forces. Prior to his current position, CMSgt McCullough was the Senior Enlisted Leader, 7th Maintenance Group, Dyess AFB, Texas.
EDUCATION
2002 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2002 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Technical School, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2006 Airmen Leadership School, Luke AFB, Ariz.
2012 Air Force Reserve Command NCO Leadership Course, March Air Reserve Base, Calif.
2013 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas
2014 Air Force Reserve Command SNCO Leadership Course, March ARB, Calif.
2016 Mobility Air Forces Maintenance Supervision and Production Course, March ARB, Calif.
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2017 Aircraft Maintenance Technologies, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2018 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter AFB, Ala.
2021 Chief Leadership Academy, by correspondence
2022 Group Senior Enlisted Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2023 Aircraft Mishap Investigation Course, Dyess AFB, Texas
2025 Air Force Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Chapel Hill, N.C.
2025 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Judge Advocate General School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Command Chief Master Sergeant Training Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Wing Command Team Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Nuclear Stewardship Executive Course, Barksdale AFB, La.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. June 2002 – December 2002, Student, Tactical Aircraft Maintenance, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
2. December 2002 – December 2005, Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, 756th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Luke AFB, Ariz.
3. December 2005 – February 2007, Dedicated Crew Chief, 756th AMXS, Luke AFB, Ariz.
4. February 2007 – May 2008, Security Manager, 8th Maintenance Operations Squadron, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea
5. May 2008 – March 2011, Dedicated Crew Chief, 756th AMXS, Luke AFB, Ariz. (September 2009 – January 2010, Security Manager, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, Al Udeid AB, Qatar)
6. March 2011 – August 2012, Flightline Expediter, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March Air Reserve Base, Calif.
7. August 2012 – February 2015, Assistant Aerospace Propulsion and General Maintenance Section Chief, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif.
8. February 2015 – October 2015, Aerospace Repair Section Chief, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif.
9. October 2015 – January 2017, Production Superintendent, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif. (October 2015 – February 2016, Production Superintendent, 379th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar)
10. January 2017 – February 2018, Lead Production Superintendent, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif. (November 2017– December 2017, Senior Enlisted Leader, 92nd ARS, Hickam AFB, Hawaii)
11. February 2018 – August 2018, Flight Chief, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif.
12. August 2018 – December 2019, Maintenance Superintendent, 912th ARS, March ARB, Calif.
13. December 2019 – January 2021, Specialist Flight Chief, 28th AMXS, Ellsworth AFB, S.D. (November 2020 – February 2021, Senior Enlisted Leader, 28th AMXS, Andersen AFB, Guam)
14. January 2021 – June 2023, Superintendent, 28th AMXS, Ellsworth AFB, S.D. (January 2023 – March 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, 28th AMXS, Andersen AFB, Guam) (April 2023 – May 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, 28th AMXS, Bengaluru, India)
15. June 2023 – April 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, 7th MXG, Dyess AFB, Texas (April 2024 – October 2024, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 378th Air Expeditionary Wing, Prince Sultan AB, Saudi Arabia)
16. April 2025 – Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2006 John L. Levitow Award, Airman Leadership School
2006 Lance P. Sijan Award, 56th Fighter Wing
2013 John L. Levitow Award, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2017 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Maintenance Professional of the Year, 452d Maintenance Group
2018 Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2019 Major General Leo Marquez Award, 912th Air Refueling Squadron
2019 Senior Noncommission Officer of the Year, 912th ARS
2019 Spirit of Hope Award, 92d Air Mobility Wing
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic April 29, 2002
Airman First Class June 14, 2002
Senior Airman April 14, 2004
Staff Sergeant April 1, 2006
Technical Sergeant May 1, 2011
Master Sergeant May 1, 2015
Senior Master Sergeant Dec. 1, 2018
Chief Master Sergeant Oct. 1, 2021
(Current as of May 2025)