Col Kelly L. Shifflet is the 179th Cyberspace Wing (CW) Mission Support Group Commander, Air National Guard, Mansfield, Ohio. As the Mission Support Group Commander, she leads a diverse team of civil engineers and firefighters, communication specialists, logistics readiness, security forces, personnelists and food service professionals supporting our Federal, State and Community Missions.
She joined the 179 AW in October 1987 as a Vehicle Operator Dispatcher, assigned to the 179 AW Logistics Readiness Squadron. Col Shifflet received her commission as a 2nd Lt. in April 2002 as a Transportation Officer in the Vehicle Operations Flight. In April 2015 she assumed her first command position as the Force Support Squadron Commander She served as the Force Support Squadron Commander/Director of Personnel until May 2016, before transitioning into the role as the 179th Deputy Mission Support Group Commander. She was then selected as the Mission Support Group Commander in August 2023.
Col Shifflet graduated from The Ohio State University in March 1994 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. In 2004 she obtained full time employment as a dual-status military technician as the 179 Logistics Readiness Squadron Operations Officer and a military assignment as a Logistics Readiness Officer. While in this assignment she was recognized as the 2004 Company Grade Officer of the year. She obtained a Masters of Military Operational Arts and Science Degree in 2014 from the Air University in conjunction with completing Air Command and Staff College. She accepted a position as the full-time Director of Personnel in Nov 2012 and a military assignment as the Personnel Flight Commander. Col Shifflet has served as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinated since 2011 and is nationally credentialed in the field. Throughout her career she has been selected for many opportunities in which she has exceled; she was the first LtCol to be appointed into the role of Emergency Operations Center Director at the 179th, currently serves as the Community Action Team Director and has been appointed to serve on the Negotiations Team for State Headquarters. Through her position as the Emergency Operations Center Director she has supported in Operations ALLIES REFUGE, ALLIES WELCOME, STEADY RESOLVE, and State Missions; ODRC, FOOD BANK and COVID-19 relief.
EDUCATION
1994 Bachelor of Science, Education, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
2002 Air National Guard Academy of Military Science, McGee Tyson, Tenn.
2008 United States Air Force Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2014 United States Air Force Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2014 Masters of Science, Military Operations, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2019 United States Air Force Air War College, Correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
1. October 1987 - March 1995 Vehicle Operator Ohio ANG, 179AW Mansfield, Ohio
2. August 1995 - April 2002 Operations, Ohio ANG, 179AW, Mansfield, Ohio
3. April 2002 - March 2004 Transportation Officer, Ohio ANG, 179AW, Mansfield, Ohio
4. March 2004 - January 2012 Logistics Readiness Officer, Ohio ANG, 179AW, Mansfield, Ohio
5. January 2012 - April 2015 Force Support Commander, Ohio ANG, 179AW, Columbus, Ohio
6. April 2016 – August 2023 Deputy MSG Commander, Ohio ANG, 179AW, Mansfield, Ohio
7. August 2023-present Mission Support Group Commander, Ohio ANG, 179 CW, Mansfield, Ohio
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with three devices
Air Force Achievement Medal with two devices
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four devices
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with three devices
National Defense Service Medal with one device
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service with five devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hour glass
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Basic Military Training Honor Graduate
Air Force Training Ribbon
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
National Organization for Victim Assistance
Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program
National Guard Association
Ohio National Guard Officer Association
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant April 26, 2002
First Lieutenant April 26, 2004
Captain April 26, 2006
Major April 27, 2010
Lieutenant Colonel May 18, 2015
Colonel December 11, 2023
(Current as of August 2024)