CMSgt Malcolm O. Summers II serves as the Senior Enlisted Airman for Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. In this position he serves as the principal advisor to the commander on all issues affecting the military and civilian Airmen and Guardians assigned. He is responsible for the effective utilization, training, and development of 3,700 total force personnel within 12 squadrons, and 19 Delta Staff Agencies. In addition, he provides direct oversight and support for the effectiveness of health, morale, and welfare programs in support of more than 18,500 total force personnel, families, and retirees. Space Launch Delta 30’s support forces maintain and secure $16.5B in resources contained within the 118,000-acre installation. The Operations forces conduct space lift and range operations in support of operational developmental system testing and assured access to space for the Department of Defense and commercial launch partners, while the two squadrons that comprise the Medical Group provide world class healthcare to more than 14,000 beneficiaries throughout the community.
Chief Summers hails from Hawthorne, California and entered the Air Force in January 1998. Throughout his career, he has held a variety of leadership positions serving at the squadron, group, and numbered air force levels. His background includes leadership positions in civil engineer, military training as well as a special duty instructor. He has been stationed at locations in California, Texas, Mississippi, Colorado, Arizona, and South Korea. He has deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM SENTINAL, and INHERENT RESOLVE. Prior to his current assignment, he served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, 502d Civil Engineer Group, Joint Base San Antonio-Ft Sam Houston, Texas.
EDUCATION
2002 Airman Leadership School, Travis AFB, CA
2003 Military Training Leader Course, JBSA-Lackland AFB, TX
2008 Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, AL
2009 Associate of Applied Science, Education and Training Management, Community College of the Air Force, AL
2009 Basic Instructor Course (Distinguished Graduate), JBSA-Lackland AFB, TX
2010 Robert D. Gaylor Noncommissioned Officer Academy, JBSA-Lackland AFB, TX
2011 Associate of Applied Science, Instructor Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force, AL
2011 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Magna Cum Laude), Trident University International, CA
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA
2014 Professional Managers Certification, Community College of the Air Force, AL
2015 Associate of Applied Science, Maintenance Production Management, Community College of the Air Force, AL
2015 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, AL
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Correspondence Course
2017 Gettysburg Leadership Experience, Lincoln Leadership Institute, Gettysburg, PA
2020 Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, AL
2021 Predominant Threats and the New Global Framework, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington D.C.
2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate, University of South Florida, FL
2021 Air Force Group Superintendent Course, Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, AL
2022 Inclusive and Ethical Leadership Certificate, University of South Florida, FL
2024 Senior Enlisted Legal Orientation Course, Air Force Judge Advocate School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2024 Wing Command Team Course, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1998 - January 2003, C-5 Aerospace Propulsion Technician, 60th Component Repair Squadron, Travis AFB, CA
2. January 2003 - October 2004, Military Training Leader, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, TX
3. October 2004 - February 2006, Military Training Leader, 312th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, TX
4. February 2006 - June 2007, Command Military Training Leader, Second Air Force, Keesler AFB, MS
5. June 2007 - January 2009, Military Training Leader, 335th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS
6. January 2009 - August 2009, Group Military Training Leader, 81st Training Group, Keesler AFB, MS
7. August 2009 - October 2011, Instructor, Military Training Leader School, 37th Training Group, JBSA-Lackland, TX
8. October 2011 - July 2013, Superintendent, International Operations Squadron, DLIELC, JBSA-Lackland, TX
9. July 2013 - July 2014, Flight Chief, Airman Transition Assistance, 37th Training Group, JBSA-Lackland, TX
10. July 2014 - January 2015, Superintendent, Operations Engineering, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, Beale AFB, CA
11. January 2015 - November 2015, Section Chief, Heavy Repair, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, Beale AFB, CA
12. August 2016 - August 2017, Superintendent, Operations Flight, 9th Civil Engineer Squadron, Beale AFB, CA
13. August 2017 - August 2019, Squadron Superintendent, 50th Civil Engineer Squadron, Schriever AFB, CO
14. August 2019 - October 2020, Superintendent, Military Training, 17th Training Group, Goodfellow AFB, TX
15. October 2020 - October 2021, Senior Enlisted Leader, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron, Kunsan AB, ROK
16. October 2021 - August 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ
17. August 2022 - July 2024, Senior Enlisted Leader, 502d Civil Engineer Group, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, TX
18. July 2024 - Present, Senior Enlisted Airman, Space Launch Delta 30, Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with eight oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2007 Military Training Leader of the Year, 335th Training Squadron
2010 Military Training Leader of the Year, 37th Training Support Squadron
2011 Military Training Leader of the Year, Defense Language Institute English Language Center
2012 Military Training Leader of the Year, Defense Language Institute English Language Center
2012 Senior Enlisted Member of the Year, Defense Language Institute English Language Center
2013 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, Defense Language Institute English Language Center
2014 Military Training Leader of the Year, Air Education and Training Command
2014 Outstanding Airman of the Year, Air Education and Training Command
2014 Military Training Leader of the Year, United States Air Force
2015 Tuskegee Airman CMSgt Fred Archer Military Award, 9th Reconnaissance Wing
2017 Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award, Air Force Space Command
2018 CMSgt Larry R. Daniels Military Superintendent of the Year Award, 50th Space Wing
2022 Maj Gen Joseph A. Ahearn Enlisted Leadership Award, Air Education and Training Command
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Chief Master Sergeant May 1, 2020
(Current as July 2024)