CMSgt Dennis G. Jendrzejewski is the Command Chief, 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. As the senior enlisted leader, he provides leadership, management and general supervision of a force of 1,429 Air Force Reserve members and over $2.1 billion in national assets and military hardware. He advises, implements and monitors the commander’s and organizational policies, programs and standards and serves as the commander’s key enlisted advocate and advisor.
CMSgt Jendrzejewski is from Pittsburgh, Pa. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1989, graduated from the Air Force Security Police Academy, attended Air Base Ground Defense training at Fort Dix, NJ, then spent the remainder of his first enlistment as a Security Specialist, leaving active duty in 1993. In 2002, he re-enlisted, transitioning to the Air Force Reserve as a member of the 32d Aerial Port Squadron where he served in several positions including Air Transportation Superintendent, Operations Superintendent and Squadron Superintendent. He played a pivotal role in the squadron’s prestigious recognition as the 2019 AFRC & ARC activity of the year. Prior to this assignment, he was the 911th MXG Senior Enlisted Advisor for a group of 444 total force members in the support of eight C-17A Globemaster III aircraft. CMSgt Jendrzejewski has deployed four times in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM and ENDURING FREEDOM.
EDUCATION
1989 Basic Military Training School, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
1989 AF Security Police Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas
2003 Transportation Proficiency Course, Dobbins Air Reserve Station, Ga.
2004 Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2007 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2010 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2011 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course I, by correspondence
2013 AFRC Senior Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Course, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
2014 Management of Aerial Port Operations Course, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
2014 Hazardous Material Inspector Course, Fort Lee, Va.
2015 Associate of Science, Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, Pa.
2015 Community College of the Air Force Degree - Transportation Management
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course II, by correspondence
2017 RE Orientation Course, HQ/USAF/RE, Washington D.C.
2018 Chief Orientation Course, Robins AFB, Ga.
2019 Total Force Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
2021 Group Superintendent Course, Montgomery, Ala.
2023 Executive Diversity & Inclusion Course, Georgetown University, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 1990 – March 1991 Security Police Journeyman, 10 SFS, Royal Air Force Alconbury, England
2. March 1991 – Oct 1993 Security Police Craftsman, 341 SFG, Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, Mont.
3. May 2002 – April 2005, Air Transportation Journeyman, 32 APS, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
4. April 2005 – May 2015 Ramp Specialist, 32 APS, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
5. May 2015 – February 2018, Air Transportation Superintendent, 32 APS, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
6. February 2018 – May 2020, Operations Superintendent, 32 APS, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
7. May 2020 – October 2020, Squadron Superintendent, 32 APS, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
8. October 2020 – October 2022, Group Senior Enlisted Leader, 911th MXG, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
9. November 2022 – present, Command Chief, 911th Airlift Wing, Pittsburgh IAP ARS, Pa.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic Oct. 3, 1989
Airman April 3, 1990
Airman First Class Dec. 3, 1990
Senior Airman May 3, 1992
Staff Sergeant Nov. 1, 2004
Technical Sergeant July 1, 2006
Master Sergeant Jan 1, 2010
Senior Master Sergeant June 1, 2015
Chief Master Sergeant July 1, 2018
(CURRENT AS OF JAN 2024)