Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael D. Schehr is the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Louisiana Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans Louisiana. He is the nineth State Command Chief Master Sergeant to represent the Airmen of the State of Louisiana. Chief Schehr advises The Adjutant General, Commander of the Air National Guard and staff on all matters influencing mission readiness, professional development, proper utilization, health, morale and welfare of the State`s enlisted Airmen and their families. Additionally, he disseminates the commander`s policies to the levels of senior officers and enlisted leaders.
Chief Schehr enlisted in the Louisiana Air National Guard in September of 1985. He graduated from Basic Military Training and completed Pneudraulic technical training at Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois in April of 1986. Chief Schehr`s background consists of various duties within the Aircraft Maintenance Systems career field which includes experience on two weapons systems: the F-4C Phantom II and the F-15A-D Eagle. His assignments have included Pneudraulic System Mechanic, Aerospace Repair NCOIC, Pneudraulic System NCOIC, Maintenance Accessories Section Supervisor, Maintenance Squadron Component Repair Branch Chief, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Branch Chief, Quality Assurance Superintendent, Maintenance Group Chief and Fighter Wing Command Chief.
Chief Schehr has deployed to numerous locations in support of Operation NORTHERN WATCH Turkey, Operation SOUTHERN WATCH Saudi Arabia, Iceland, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Panama, Hungry, THEATER SECURITY PACKAGE Netherlands-Bulgaria and THEATER SECURITY PACKAGE Japan-Guam.
EDUCATION
1985 Pneudraulic Systems Training, Chanute Air Force Base, ILL.
1988 Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Course, NAS JRB New Orleans, La.
1994 Egress Systems Mechanic Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas
1995 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, McGee Tyson ANG Base Tenn.
1999 Aircraft Maintenance Craftsmen Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas.
2000 Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2007 National Guard Bureau Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2007 USAF Chief Master Sergeant Leadership Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2008 Four Lenses Training Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala
2012 Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Senior Leader Equal Opportunity Course
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course, Joint Forces Staff College, Va.
2013 Air National Guard Command Chief Orientation Course, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.
2016 Associate in Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2019 Degree in General Studies, Grantham University
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1985 – November 1985, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2. November 1985 – June 1997, Pneudraulic Shop, 159 Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
3. June 1997 - August 2000, Aerospace Repair Shop Supervisor, 159 Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
4. August 2000 – January 2002, Pneudraulic Shop Supervisor, 159 Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
5. January 2002 - January 2005, Accessories Section Supervisor, 159 Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
6. January 2005 - January 2012, Component Repair Superintendent, 159 Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
7. January 2012 – March 2013, Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, 159 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
8. January 2013 – September 2016, Command Chief, 159 Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
9. September 2016 – January 2020, Aircraft Maintenance Superintendent, 159 Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
10. November 2019 – August 2020 Quality Assurance Chief, 159 Maintenance Group, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
11. January 2020 – July 2025 Maintenance Group Chief, 159 Maintenance Group, NAS JRB New Orleans Louisiana.
12. July 2025 – Present, Command Chief, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Louisiana Air National Guard, Joint Force Headquarters, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans Louisiana.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Armed Force Expeditionary Medal
Air Reserve Meritorious Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
Family of the Year, 159 Fighter Wing, December 2010
Airman First Class Nov.15, 1986
Senior Airman Nov. 18, 1988
Staff Sergeant Feb.25, 1990
Technical Sergeant May 16, 1997
Master Sergeant Sept. 8, 1999
Senior Master Sergeant Sept 7, 2002
Chief Master Sergeant Feb. 3, 2005
(Current as of July 2025)
Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, 159 Fighter Wing, January 1999
Chief Master Sergeant of the Year 2024
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION [MILITARY ONLY]
Airman First Class Nov.15, 1986
Senior Airman Nov. 18, 1988
Staff Sergeant Feb.25, 1990
Technical Sergeant May 16, 1997
Master Sergeant Sept. 8, 1999
Senior Master Sergeant Sept 7, 2002
Chief Master Sergeant Feb. 3, 2005
(Current as of July 2025)