Donald E. Felch
Trident University International Graduate
Hall of Distinguished Alumni | Class of 2010
Chief Master Sergeant Donald E. Felch is the 12th Commandant of the Paul H. Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center at The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. As Commandant, Chief Felch manages a staff of personnel who conduct education and training courses that accomplish the professional military education program directives of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education and the Community College of the Air Force. He has overall responsibility for the Airman Leadership School, the Noncommissioned Officers Academy, and the satellite broadcast versions of both courses. More than 2,000 students per year receive professional education through these courses.
Chief Master Sergeant Felch began his military career in 1984, as an aircraft armament systems specialist. His background includes various assignments in armament systems, aircraft maintenance, logistics, and professional military education. He has served overseas in Guam, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iraq and supported Operations Northern Watch, Southern Watch, and Iraqi Freedom.
Prior to his current assignment, Chief Master Sergeant Felch was the Air National Guard Advisor to the Commander of the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education at Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Ala. As the Advisor, he provided guidance on Air National Guard issues involving policy, program, requirements and curriculum for all levels of enlisted education and professional development.
Military Experience
- Status: Active Duty
- Branch: U.S. Air Force
- Rank: Chief Master Sergeant (Retired)
- Years: 1984-Present
Education History
- MBA - Trident University International (2010)
- BS in Organizational Management - Tusculum College
- AAS - Community College of the Air Force
Honors & Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal with bronze star device
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with bronze hourglass device
Associations
- Air Force Sergeants Association
- Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduate Association
- National Guard Bureau Statutory Tour Chief’s Council
Areas of Expertise
Mr. Felch's areas of expertise include:
- Noncommissioned Officer Preparatory course, Andersen AFB, Guam
- Noncommissioned Officer Leadership School, Andersen AFB, Guam
- Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
- Academic Instructor School, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
- NATO Staff Officer Orientation Course, Fort McNair, DC
- Joint Planners Operations Course, Joint Forces Planning College, Norfolk, Va.
- U.S. Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
- Air Force Smart Operations 21 Senior Leader Course, Orlando, Fla.
- Keystone Joint Senior Enlisted Leader Fellow, National Defense University, Fort McNair, DC
