Bio
Chief Master Sgt. Bryan Tuman is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 10th Air Base Wing, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. He advises the commander and senior staff on matters of military readiness, morale, quality of life and professional development of more than 3,000 military, civilian and contract personnel assigned to the Air Base Wing. The 10th Air Base Wing’s mission includes all aspects of security, civil engineering, communications, logistics, military and civilian personnel, financial management, contracting, chaplaincy, equal opportunity, legal, lodging, food service, and all medical facilities which provide the foundation for 4,000 cadets, expeditionary support capabilities and quality of life for the United States Air Force Academy and a total military community of over 25,000 personnel. Prior to assuming his current position, Chief Tuman served as Senior Enlisted Advisor, DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
Chief Tuman grew up in southern Minnesota and entered the Air Force in the spring of 1993. Upon graduation from Basic training, he attended the Air Forces’ Medical Service School at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas. He has served in numerous technical and leadership positions across the Air Force Medical Service. Chief Tuman’s contributions across the Air Force include assignments as a Professional Military Education Instructor, First Sergeant and Senior Enlisted Advisor roles and has deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.
Education
Continuous Process Improvement for Executives, Institute for Defense and Business, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2018)
Strategic Mindset Seminar, Arlington, Va. (2017)
Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, USAF Judge Advocate General’s School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. (2016)
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, National Defense University, Washington D.C. (2016)
Enterprise Leadership Seminar, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, N.C. (2016)
Chief Leadership Course, Ramstein Air Base, Germany (2014)
Hungarian Defense Forces, Command Senior Enlisted Leader Course, Szentendre, Hungary (2013)
Bachelors of Science, Management Studies, University of Maryland, University College, Md. (2012)
SNCO Academy Course, (In-Residence), Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. (2011)
Associate in Applied Science, Human Resources, CCAF, Montgomery, Ala. (2008)
Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, National Defense University, Washington D.C. (2007)
SNCO Academy Course, (Correspondence), Gunter Annex, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. (2007)
NCO Academy, Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii (2004)
Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Military Technology CCAF, Montgomery, Ala. (2004)
Academic Instructor School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. (2003)
Associate in Applied Science, Allied Health, CCAF, Montgomery, Ala. (2002)
Airman Leadership School, Andrews Air Force Base, Base Andrews, Md. (1997)
Medical Service Apprentice Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas (1993)
Professional Experience
Command Chief, 10th Air Base Wing, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. (Aug. 2018-Present)
Senior Enlisted Advisor, DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, Pentagon, Washington D.C. (Aug. 2016- Aug. 2018)
Superintendent, 319th Medical Group, Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. (Feb. 2015-Aug. 2016)
Senior Enlisted Advisor/First Sergeant, Heavy Airlift Wing, Pápa Air Base, Hungary (Nov. 2013- Feb. 2015)
First Sergeant, 61 Air Base Group, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. (July 2012-Nov. 2013)
First Sergeant, 369th Recruiting Squadron, Encino, Calif. (Oct. 2010- July 2012)
First Sergeant, 51st Munitions Squadron, 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, ROK (Sep. 2009-Sep. 2010)
First Sergeant, 332d Expeditionary Medical Group, Balad Air Base, Iraq (Dec. 2008- May 2009)
First Sergeant, 59th Medical Support Group, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas (March -Sep. 2009)
First Sergeant, 59th Medical Training Group, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas (Aug. 2007- March 2008)
Flight Chief, Allergy/Immunization Clinic, 59th Medical Wing, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas (March 2006- July 2007)
Flight Instructor, Erwin Airman Leadership School, Kadena Air Base, Japan (Feb. 2003-Feb. 2006)
Allergy/Immunization Technician, 18th Medical Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan (Aug. 2001-Feb. 2003)
Allergy/Immunization Technician, 82d Medical Group, Sheppard Air Force Base, Wichita Falls, Texas (Aug. 1999-July 2001)
Medical Service Specialist, 89th Medical Group, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Md. (March 1996-July 1999)
Medical Service Specialist, 733d Medical Group, March Air Force Base, Riverside County, Calif. (Oct. 1993- Feb. 1996)
Honors & Awards
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Iraqi Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Other Achievements:
Space and Missile Center First Sergeant of the Year, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Los Angeles, Calif. (2012)
51st Maintenance Group First Sergeant of the Year, Osan Air Base, ROK (2009)
Air Force Association, Blue Suit Award First Sergeant of the Year, Alamo District, Texas (2008)
HQ/AETC, Small Unit First Sergeant of the Year, Randolph Air Force Base, Universal City, Texas (2008)
HQ/PACAF, Airman Leadership School Instructor of the Year, Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii (2004)
Hickam NCO Academy, Distinguished Graduate, Commandant’s Award, Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii 2004)
HQ/SG PACAF, Sarah P. Wells Award, Nursing Services NCO of the Year, Hickam Air Force Base, Honolulu, Hawaii (2002)
18th Medical Group, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Kadena Air Base, Japan (2002)
89th Medical Group, Sarah P. Wells Award, Nursing Services Airman of the Year, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Md. (1997)
Airman Leadership School, Distinguished Graduate, Andrews Air Force Base, Camp Springs, Md. (1997)