Chief Master Sgt. David P. Martie is the Command Chief, 505th Command and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla. He is the advisor to the 505th CCW Commander on issues affecting the health, welfare, morale, training, proper utilization and professional development of the wing’s 1,000 enlisted, officer and civilian personnel. The wing provides command and control and battle management through integrated experimentation, testing, training, and tactics development. The 505th CCW is comprised of the 505th Test and Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Fla., 505th Combat Training Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and Detachment 1, 505th CCW at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Chief Martie entered the U.S. Air Force in October 2003 through the delayed entry program. He completed Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice training in May 2004. His background includes various leadership positions related to maintenance and operations at the flight and squadron levels. He has also served overseas in Japan and deployed in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Ocean Shield.
Prior to his current position, the chief master sergeant was the Senior Enlisted Leader, 521st Air Mobility Operations Group, Naval Station Rota, Spain.
EDUCATION
2007 Airman Leadership School, Moody Air Force Base, Ga.
2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, by correspondence
2012 Associate of Applied Science, Avionic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2012 U.S. Air Force Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kadena Air Base, Japan
2015 U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Ala., by correspondence
2017 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2017 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, by correspondence
2018 U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Gunter Annex, Ala.
2018 Bachelor of Science, Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide, Daytona Beach, Fla.
2021 Air University Leader Development Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2022 Chief Leadership Course, Gunter Annex, Ala.
2022 Airframe and Powerplant Certification, Federal Aviation Administration, Lebanon, Tenn.
2023 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2023 Group Senior Enlisted Leader Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2023 Global Cyber for Senior Leaders, Digital University, by correspondence
2024 Enterprise Leadership Seminar, Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2024 Wing Command Team Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
- August 2003 - October 2003, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
- October 2003 - January 2003, Student, Electronic Principles Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.
- December 2003 - June 2004, Student, Instrument and Flight Control Systems Apprentice Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
- June 2004 - June 2006, IFCS Journeyman, 353d Maintenance Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan
- June 2006 - November 2011, IFCS Craftsman, 723d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Moody AFB, Ga. (October 2007 - March 2008 and April 2010 - September 2010, Camp Lemonier, Republic of Djibouti)
- November 2011 - November 2015, Support Section Noncommissioned Officer In-Charge/Quality Assurance Chief Inspector/Quality Assurance Superintendent, 82d Reconnaissance Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan
- November 2015 - October 2016, Section Chief, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Robins AFB, Ga.
- October 2016 - September 2017, Production Superintendent, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Robins AFB, Ga.
- September 2017 - May 2019, Flight Chief, 461st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Robins AFB, Ga. (April 2017 - August 2017, Maintenance Superintendent, Kadena AB, Japan)
- May 2019 - May 2021, Maintenance Superintendent, 725th Air Mobility Squadron, Naval Station Rota, Spain
- May 2021 - December 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 725th Air Mobility Squadron, Naval Station Rota, Spain
- December 2022 - July 2024, SEL, 521st Air Mobility Operations Group, Naval Station Rota, Spain
- July 2024 - present, Command Chief, 505th Command and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Fla.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School
2013 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2018 Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 461st Air Control Wing
2020 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, 521st Air Mobility Operations Group
EFFECTIVE DATE OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic Aug. 21, 2003
Airman Feb. 21, 2004
Airman First Class Dec. 21, 2004
Senior Airman Feb. 21, 2006
Staff Sergeant May 1, 2008
Technical Sergeant July 1, 2011
Master Sergeant June 1, 2015
Senior Master Sergeant Mar. 1, 2018
Chief Master Sergeant June 1, 2021
(Current as of July 2024)