Chief Master Sgt. Geoff Dooley serves as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the 224th Air Defense Group, Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS), Rome, New York. In this role, he is the principal advisor to the Group Commander on all matters concerning the readiness, professional development, and well-being of the enlisted force. Charged with cultivating a culture of ownership and mission excellence, Chief Master Sgt. Dooley leads, develops, and inspires a team of Airmen supporting EADS’s critical homeland defense mission. Through strategic mentorship and deliberate engagement, he drives initiatives that strengthen warfighting capabilities, reinforce enlisted leadership, and empower Airmen to lead with integrity and purpose.
Prior to his current assignment, Chief Master Sgt. Dooley served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for the Force Support Squadron within the 174th Mission Support Group at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, Syracuse, New York. In this capacity, he provided leadership and guidance to the Force Support Squadron of the 174th Attack Wing, overseeing daily operations related to personnel management, base services, and morale programs. His efforts were instrumental in maintaining combat readiness, supporting contingency operations, and enhancing quality of life for all personnel. In 2020, he was selected as the Munitions Flight Chief for the 174th Attack Wing, where he led a dramatic increase in staffing levels from 42% to 128%, significantly improving unit readiness. He also served as the New York Air National Guard’s Strength Management Program Manager, directing recruitment and retention efforts across five Air National Guard Wings, and held a part-time role as the New York State Strength Management Program Manager from January through September 2024.
Chief Master Sgt. Dooley enlisted in the United States Air Force in April 2005, specializing in Munitions. He has held various roles within the Munitions Flight, including Production, Materiel, and Systems Sections, and became the Munitions Materiel and Systems Section Chief in 2012. In 2013, he served as First Sergeant of the 142nd Medical Group. From 2016 to 2020, he held key positions at the National Guard Bureau, including Protocol Specialist for the Director of the Air National Guard, Armament Branch Superintendent, and First Sergeant. During this stat tour, he contributed to strategic workforce planning, policy implementation, and coordination with national and state leadership to enhance Air National Guard readiness and retention. His career includes deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and multiple temporary duty assignments for homeland defense and State Active Duty, reflecting a steadfast commitment to service, leadership, and the advancement of personnel readiness and organizational excellence.
EDUCATION
2005 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2005 Munitions Technical School, Distinguished Graduate, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas
2006 Munitions Journeyman School, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, Texas
2009 Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2009 Munitions Inspector School, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
2010 Munitions Craftsman Inspector School, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2010 Air Force Combat Ammunition Center Course, Beale AFB, Calif.
2011 Creative Military Leadership Course, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
2012 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Distinguished Graduate, McGhee Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint PME-I, Joint Knowledge Online, Suffolk, Va., by correspondence
2014 Federal Emergency Management Agency Incident C2 and Response to Terrorism and Bombing Anniston, Ala.
2014 Air Force First Sergeant Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2016 Defense Support of Civil Authorities Phase 1 Course, by correspondence
2016 Contemporary Base Issues Course, Camp Withycombe, Clackamas, Ore.
2016 Air Force Combat Ammunition Center Course, Beale AFB, Calif.
2016 Department of Defense Protocol Course, Portland ANGB, Portland, Ore.
2017 Associates of Applied Science, Munitions Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2017 Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership, American Military University, Online
2017 Air Force Protocol Fundamentals Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2017 Protocol School of Washington, McLean, Va.
2017 Leadership Challenge Program II, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2017 Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint PME-II, Joint Knowledge Online, Suffolk, Va., by correspondence
2018 Associates of Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Community College of the Air Force
2019 Air Force Squadron Superintendents Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2021 Advanced Leadership Development Course, Syracuse, N.Y.
2022 Chief Master Sergeant Orientation Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2024 Contemporary Base Issues Course, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 2005-July 2005, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas
2. July 2005-September 2005, Student, Munitions Technical School, Sheppard AFB, Witchita Falls, Texas
3. September 2005-November 2013, Munitions Systems Specialist, 142nd Maintenance Squadron, Portland, Ore.
4. November 2013-August 2016, First Sergeant, 142nd Medical Group, Portland ANG, Portland, Ore.
5. August 2016-February 2018, Protocol NCOIC, National Guard Bureau, The Pentagon, Wash. D.C.
6. February 2018-May 2019, First Sergeant, Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC), Joint Base Andrews, Md.
7. February 2018-December 2020, NGB/A4MW Armament Branch Chief, ANGRC, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
8. April 2018-January 2019, Senior Executive Assistant, Office of the Director of the ANG, The Pentagon, Wash. D.C.
9. December 2020-September 2024, Munitions Flight Chief, 174th Maintenance Squadron, Syracuse, N.Y.
10. January 2024-September 2024, NYANG Strength Management Program Manager, JFHQ-NY, Latham N.Y.
11. September 2024-November 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, 174th Force Support Squadron, Syracuse, N.Y.
12. November 2025-Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, 224th Air Defense Group, Eastern Air Defense Sector, Rome, N.Y.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
STATE AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Oregon Meritorious Service Medal
Oregon National Guard Superior Unit Citation with oak leaf cluster
Oregon Superior Airman Ribbon with oak leaf cluster
Oregon Faithful Service Medal with “M” Device and two oak leaf clusters
Oregon Recruiting Ribbon
New York State Recruiting Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2005 142nd Maintenance Group, Distinguished Graduate, Munitions Technical School
2006 142nd Maintenance Group, Airman of the Year, Category I
2008 142nd Fighter Wing, Airman of the Year, Category I
2011 142nd Fighter Wing, Airman of the Year, Category II
2012 142nd Maintenance Group, Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2013 142nd Fighter Wing, Airman of the Year, Category II
2016 142nd Fighter Wing, First Sergeant of the Year
2016 State of Oregon, First Sergeant of the Year
2016 Air National Guard, First Sergeant of the Year
2017 Air National Guard Readiness Center, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2019 Air National Guard Readiness Center, NGB/A4, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, member
Air Force Association, lifetime member
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class April 6, 2005
Senior Airman Aug. 12, 2006
Staff Sergeant May 17, 2009
Technical Sergeant Sept. 23, 2011
Master Sergeant June 7, 2014
Senior Master Sergeant March 8, 2018
Chief Master Sergeant February 1, 2022
(Current as of 14 October 2025)