Chief Master Sgt. Harvey is the Aerial Port Manager for the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, 913th Airlift Group, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. She manages the squadron's day-to-day activities, programs, and resources to ensure operational readiness. Additionally, she provides leadership and guidance in organizing, training, and mobilizing the squadron to meet home station and expeditionary mission requirements.
Chief Master Sgt. Harvey entered the Air Force in 1984 as an Inventory Management Specialist, and graduated from the Inventory Management Specialist Course, Lowry AFB, Colo. in September 1984. After completing her initial active-duty commitment in 1994, she entered into the Air Force Reserves in February 2003 where she graduated from the Transportation Proficiency Center, Dobbins ARB, Ga. in August 2003. Chief Master Sgt. Harvey has an extensive background in base supply, air transportation, and diplomatic clearance acquisitioning. She has served in numerous deployments in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM/NOBLE EAGLE, and INHERENT RESOLVE.
Previously, Chief Master Sgt. Harvey served as the Operations Superintendent, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, Charleston AFB, SC as well as the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Aerial Port Operations Superintendent, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait.
EDUCATION
1984 Inventory Management Specialist Course, Lowry Air Force Base, Colo.
1989 Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Course, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
1992 Supervisory Training Course, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
2003 Air Transportation Craftsman Course, Dobbins ARB, Ga.
2005 Airman Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2010 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2013 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2014 Associate Degree in Applied Science, Transportation, CCAF
2016 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
2016 Senior Non-Commissioned Leadership Development Program in-residence
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1984 – May 1994, supply technician, 4th Supply Squadron, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
(September 1987 – December 1987, supply technician, King Fahad Air Base, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
(March 1992 – May 1992, supply technician, Dhahran Air Base, Saudi Arabia)
2. February 2003 – September 2019, 38th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base Charleston AFB, S.C.,
(February 2006 – May 2006, cargo processor, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait)
(June 2010 – November 2010, senior controller, 455th Expeditionary Aerial Port Squadron, Qatar Air Base, Qatar)
(February 2013 – October 2013, Duty Officer, 451st Aerial Port Flight, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan)
(February 2017 – August 2017, Aerial Port Operations Superintendent, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait)
3. August 2017 – September 2019, 38th Aerial Port Squadron Operations Superintendent, JB Charleston, S.C.
4. April 2018 – March 2021, 618th Airlift Operations Center, Diplomatic Clearance Specialist, Scott AFB, Ill.
5. October 2019 – Present, Aerial Port Manager, 96th Aerial Port Squadron, Little Rock AFB, Ark.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border and two oak leaf clusters
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
NATO Medal – with bronze star (Afghanistan)
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
January – March 2006 NCO of the Quarter, 38th Aerial Port Squadron
April – June 2009 SNCO of the Quarter, 38th Aerial Port Squadron
April – June 2011 SNCO of the Quarter, 38th Aerial Port Squadron
April – June 2013 SNCO of the Quarter, 451st Aerial Port Flight, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic May 24, 1984
Airman Nov. 24, 1984
Airman First Class Aug. 24, 1985
Senior Airman Aug. 24, 1987
Sergeant Aug. 24, 1988
Staff Sergeant July 1, 2005
Technical Sergeant May 1, 2007
Master Sergeant September 1, 2010
Senior Master Sergeant 1 December 2014
Chief Master Sergeant 1 June 2021
(Current as of September 2022)