ANTHONY ANDERSON
Minot AFB
Summary
Senior Enlisted Leader with over 27 years of experience in leading nuclear enterprise operations, including strategic bomber and missile maintenance. Managed organizations of up to 1,900 personnel and oversaw assets exceeding $6 billion with multi-million-dollar budgets. Expertise in nuclear certification, compliance, and integration of weapons generation facilities. Currently pursuing a master’s in applied psychology to enhance workforce development and organizational performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Senior Enlisted Leader
5th Maintenance Group
01.2024 - Current
- Senior Enlisted Leader for 1,900 Airmen across six squadrons.
- Oversees 27 B-52H aircraft valued at $2.8B.
- Executes $2.7M O&M budget, $117M FY24 Flying Hour Program, and $354M conventional munitions stockpile.
- Leads sustainment of DoD’s only Air-Launched Cruise Missile enterprise.
- Aligns personnel, training, and infrastructure with modernization objectives.
- Ensures compliance with nuclear surety, certification, and safety standards.
Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader
2d Munitions Squadron
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Senior Enlisted Leader for 336 personnel; Nuclear Maintenance Advisor supporting $29B LRSO program bed-down and $272M Weapons Generation Facility (WGF).
- Deployed as SEL to 332 AEW Chief of Staff, leading special staff supporting USAFCENT and USCENTCOM priorities.
- Directed cross-functional coordination of operations, logistics, and modernization planning.
Integrated Maintenance Facility Superintendent
2d Munitions Squadron
Barksdale AFB
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Directed 100+ personnel in missile maintenance, test, and sustainment operations.
- Served as primary leader for LRSO bed-down, aligning personnel, training, and infrastructure with next-generation strategic capabilities.
- Oversaw planning and integration of $272M Weapons Generation Facility (WGF), ensuring secure, compliant, and efficient nuclear weapons maintenance and production.
- Executed strategic test operations and accelerated demilitarization of legacy missile systems.
- Validated operational requirements and coordinated with HQ and major commands to support bed-down and sustainment timelines.
Squadron Superintendent
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Led 226 personnel; primed ICBM handling team, awarded Blackburn and Chadwell Trophies.
- Directed six on-alert missile systems during COVID surge; established “new normal” operational tempo within two weeks.
- Created HAF ICBM/LRSO surety billet and Wing Production Super section, enhancing sortie generation and operational capability.
Superintendent, Air Force Weapons Safety Division
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Developed nuclear weapons surety policies and procedures for enterprise modernization and recapitalization programs.
- Represented AF/SE at Project Officer Groups, technical interchange meetings, and acquisition program reviews.
- Supported nuclear certification activities for ACAT I acquisition programs.
- Managed 67 personnel, 132 vehicles, and 4,700 equipment accounts valued at $19.4M.
Resources Flight Superintendent
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Led 67 personnel supporting 150 ICBM launch and alert facilities.
- Managed 132 vehicles and 4,700 equipment accounts valued at $19.4M.
- Directed maintenance and inspections of critical equipment to support nuclear-certified readiness.
Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Flight Chief
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Led 133 personnel managing DoD’s sole nuclear ALCM fleet valued at $6B.
- Directed maintenance, inspection, and accountability of $3.5B in nuclear-certified equipment.
- Oversaw inspection, repair, and loading of 30 B-52 launchers and 48 pylons valued at $188.4M.
- Guaranteed USSTRATCOM strategic strike and Emergency War Order capabilities.
Systems Flight Chief
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Led 41 personnel overseeing command & control of nuclear munitions organization.
- Guaranteed strategic strike and EWO capabilities for 28 B-52 aircraft, 150 MMIII, and 475 cruise missiles.
- Managed largest active cruise missile fleet valued at $680M and $21.5M in tools, test, and support equipment.
- Integrated and prioritized maintenance across 11 sections supporting two combat wings and three weapons delivery systems.
Squadron Superintendent
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Senior enlisted advisor for nuclear strike bomber/reconnaissance Task Force.
Manager, Cruise Missile Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Directed sustainment of $1.2B cruise missile inventory; advised leadership on nuclear weapons training.
NCOIC, Support Element
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Supervised 12 personnel; managed $20M+ in support equipment, vehicles, and supply programs.
Missile Maintenance Team Chief
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Led 5-person team performing maintenance, inspection, and fueling on $2.3B in missile systems; ensured EWO readiness.
Education
Master of Science - Applied Psychology – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA03.2026
Bachelor of General Studies -
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA07-2005
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL10-2002
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CASkills
- Nuclear Enterprise Modernization
- Strategic Deterrence & Emergency War Operations
- LRSO & Weapons Generation Facility Integration
- ACAT I Program Support & Nuclear Certification
- Enterprise Maintenance & Sustainment Leadership
- Workforce Development & Large-Scale Team Management
- Nuclear Surety
- Infrastructure & Facility Bed-Down Planning
- Budget & Resource Oversight
- Process Improvement & Change Management
Timeline
Group Senior Enlisted Leader
5th Maintenance Group
01.2024 - Current
Squadron Senior Enlisted Leader
2d Munitions Squadron
06.2022 - 03.2024
Integrated Maintenance Facility Superintendent
2d Munitions Squadron
01.2021 - 01.2022
Squadron Superintendent
01.2019 - 01.2021
Superintendent, Air Force Weapons Safety Division
01.2016 - 01.2017
Resources Flight Superintendent
01.2016 - 01.2017
Air-Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Flight Chief
01.2015 - 01.2016
Systems Flight Chief
01.2013 - 01.2014
Squadron Superintendent
01.2012 - 01.2013
Manager, Cruise Missile Logistics
01.2009 - 01.2010
NCOIC, Support Element
01.2008 - 01.2009
Missile Maintenance Team Chief
01.2003 - 01.2004
Master of Science - Applied Psychology – Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Liberty University
Bachelor of General Studies -
Louisiana Tech University
Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Systems Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Liberal Arts -
Allan Hancock College