Chief Master Sergeant FRANCES J. PERKINS CMSgt Frances J. Perkins is the Command Chief Master Sergeant, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Fort George G. Meade, Md. America’s Cryptologic Wing conducts signals intelligence and cybersecurity missions to inform national leaders, combatant commanders, air component commanders, and combat forces that enable air, space and cyberspace operations. The Wing also provides installation support services to more than 10,000 Airmen and dependents assigned to Fort Meade. Chief Perkins is the advisor to the commander on all matters influencing the health, welfare, morale, and proper utilization of 6,200 Total Force Airmen organized into 6 Groups, 23 Squadrons, and 3 Detachments across 28 worldwide locations. Chief Perkins was raised with an Air Force background residing at various locations in the United States and overseas. She entered the Air Force in September 1998 as an honor graduate of her basic training flight. In November 1998, she completed Computer Systems Operations technical training. As a communicator, she has experienced Help Desk, System Administration, Network Security, Boundary Protection, as well as Flight Chief, Superintendent, and Senior Enlisted Leader roles. She served in joint assignments with the National Security Agency, National Reconnaissance Office, and Joint Force Headquarters – Department of Defense Information Network. She has deployed to Southwest Asia in support of operations SOUTHERN WATCH, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM. Prior to her current position, the Chief was the Command Senior Enlisted Leader, National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Texas in San Antonio, Texas. EDUCATION 2003 Airman Leadership School, Osan Air Base (AB), Republic of Korea 2003 Associate in Applied Science, Information Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell Air Force Base (AFB), Ala. 2007 Microsoft Certified Professional 2008 CompTIA Security+ Certification 2009 USAF Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun Air Station, Germany 2010 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, National Defense University, Norfolk, Va. 2010 Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management, National American University, Rapid City, S.D. 2011 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Pentagon, Washington, D.C., by correspondence 2012 Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation Certification, ISC2 2013 Professional Management Certification, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2014 Master of Science, Information Technology Management, Trident University International, Cypress, Calif. 2015 Master of Science, Technology Intelligence, National Intelligence University, Washington, D.C. 2015 USAF Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala. 2016 Cyberspace Superintendent Course, Keesler AFB, Ala., by correspondence 2018 Cyber Operations Fundamentals Course, 229th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Vt., by correspondence 2018 Cyber 300, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio 2019 Chief Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala. 2020 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Joint Knowledge Online, Suffolk, Va., by correspondence 2023 Executive Level Diversity and Inclusion Course, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. 2023 Wing Command Team Training, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2023 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2024 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Washington, D.C. ASSIGNMENTS 1.September 1998–November 1998, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas 2.November 1998–February 1999, Student, Computer Systems Operator, Keesler AFB, Miss. 3. February 1999–February 2000, Small Computer Technician, AF Information Warfare Center, Kelly AFB, Texas 4. February 2000–July 2002, Network Administrator, 5th Communication Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D. (May 2001–September 2001, Base Information Protection Officer, 363rd Expeditionary Communication Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base (AB), Saudi Arabia) 5. July 2002–July 2003, Network Administrator, 8th Communications Squadron, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea 6. July 2003–August 2005, Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC) Network Training Center, 52nd Communication Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany (September 2004–January 2005, Joint Air Operations Center Computer Support Technician, Combined Joint Task Force 76, Joint Base (JB) Bagram, Afghanistan) 7. August 2005–August 2010, NCOIC Network Operations Center, 422nd Communications Squadron, Royal Air Force Croughton, United Kingdom 8. August 2010–August 2012, Section Chief Domain Administration Services, Enterprise Operations Squadron, Chantilly, Va. 9. August 20212–August 2014, Flight Chief Plans and Resources, Communications Operations Squadron East Headquarters Detachment, Chantilly, Va. 10. August 2014–July 2015, Student, National Intelligence University, JB Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C. 11. August 2015–October 2017, Superintendent Operations Flight, 89th Communications Squadron, JB Andrews, Md. 12. October 2017 – April 2019, Superintendent Operations Center, JFHQ-DODIN, Fort George G. Meade, Md. 13. April 2019–June 2020, Superintendent, 7th Intelligence Squadron, Fort George G. Meade, Md. 14. July 2020–July 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, Range Group, Data Masked 15. July 2023–June 2025, Command Senior Enlisted Leader, National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) Texas, San Antonio, Texas 16. June 2025–Present, Command Chief Master Sergeant, 70th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, Fort George G. Meade, Md. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Defense Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Joint Service Achievement Medal Air Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 2001 Airman of the Year, 8th Communications Squadron 2007 Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year, 422d Communications Squadron 2008 NCO of the Year, 422d Air Base Group 2009 Distinguished Graduate, NCO Leadership School 2010 Outstanding Cyber Operations NCO of the Year, Air Force Space Command 2012 Senior Enlisted of the Year, National Reconnaissance Office 2013 Outstanding Cyber Systems Operations Senior NCO of the Year, Communications Operations Squadron East 2016 Outstanding Cyber Systems Operations Senior NCO of the Year, 89th Airlift Wing 2016 Senior NCO of the Year, 89th Airlift Support Group 2017 Lance P. Sijan Senior Enlisted Leadership Award nominee, JFHQ-DODIN 2018 Senior Enlisted of the 2nd Quarter, JFHQ-DODIN 2018 Outstanding Cyberspace Support Senior NCO of the Year, JFHQ-DODIN PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS Permanent member, Air Force Sergeant’s Association EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Airman Basic Sep. 23, 1998 Airman March 23, 1999 Airman First Class Jan. 23, 2000 Senior Airman Sep. 23, 2001 Staff Sergeant June 1, 2003 Technical Sergeant June 1, 2007 Master Sergeant June 1, 2011 Senior Master Sergeant Nov. 1, 2015 Chief Master Sergeant May 1, 2019 (Current as of June 2025)