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188th Force Support Squadron promotes Peters to chief master sergeant

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman John Hillier
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  With a recognition in the spirit of Air force tradition and a little good-natured ribbing, 188th Force Support Squadron superintendent Bryan Peters was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in a ceremony at the 188th Fighter Wing Dec.9, 2013.

Peters joined the 188th in May 1992, and has spent his 188th career in what is now the 188th Force Support Squadron, formerly dubbed the 188th Military Personnel Flight before merging with the former Services Flight to become FSS.

Lt. Col. Tenise Gardner, 188th Mission Support Group commander, called Peters' promotion well deserved.

"Whether it's volunteering at clean-up Fort Smith day, or if he's going above and beyond to ensure our Airmen have the personnel resources they need, he is always there, always willing to put in the extra effort," Gardner said. "I've counted on him many times for advice. I know that if he tells me something I can take it to the bank, and I appreciate that honesty."

Maj. James Garvey, 188th Force Support Squadron commander, took over his current position in September 2013. Garvey said Peters' counsel has been immensely valuable as he has made the transition from 188th Maintenance Squadron commander to his FSS commander role.

"Not only does Chief Peters bring a strong will in his job as superintendent of Force Support Squadron, but he also brings a vast amount of experience," Garvey said. "I can't think of anybody better, more knowledgeable, and who has the pulse of the 188th Fighter Wing as we proceed through this conversion."

After having his new stripes tacked on by his wife and Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, Peters thanked the many family members he had in attendance, and briefly spoke about those who made his promotion possible.

"This is for the people I've worked with over the years, and the people I continue to work with," Peters said. "They're the reason I'm here - because of the jobs that they do. I just want to thank them all."

Peters began working full-time in the customer service section of MPF in January 1997, moving to career enhancements in May 1998, and later employment and readiness in 2004. Peters deployed to Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan in April 2005 as part of a PERSCO team. In December 2006, he moved to the 188th Base Education and Training Office.

Peters has served as the Force Support Squadron superintendent since January 2012. In this position, he oversees the personnel and services offices, and the Airmen who work in those sections.

The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and makes up just 1 percent of the entire Air Force.

"Chief Peters is a vital asset to our wing and his leadership and expertise have been absolutely critical as we work through the most complex mission conversion in unit history," Anderson said. "He has no doubt earned this promotion and we're extremely fortunate he is part of the Flying Razorback team."

188th Force Support Squadron promotes Peters to chief master sergeant

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman John Hillier
  • 188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
FORT SMITH, Ark. --  With a recognition in the spirit of Air force tradition and a little good-natured ribbing, 188th Force Support Squadron superintendent Bryan Peters was promoted to the rank of chief master sergeant in a ceremony at the 188th Fighter Wing Dec.9, 2013.

Peters joined the 188th in May 1992, and has spent his 188th career in what is now the 188th Force Support Squadron, formerly dubbed the 188th Military Personnel Flight before merging with the former Services Flight to become FSS.

Lt. Col. Tenise Gardner, 188th Mission Support Group commander, called Peters' promotion well deserved.

"Whether it's volunteering at clean-up Fort Smith day, or if he's going above and beyond to ensure our Airmen have the personnel resources they need, he is always there, always willing to put in the extra effort," Gardner said. "I've counted on him many times for advice. I know that if he tells me something I can take it to the bank, and I appreciate that honesty."

Maj. James Garvey, 188th Force Support Squadron commander, took over his current position in September 2013. Garvey said Peters' counsel has been immensely valuable as he has made the transition from 188th Maintenance Squadron commander to his FSS commander role.

"Not only does Chief Peters bring a strong will in his job as superintendent of Force Support Squadron, but he also brings a vast amount of experience," Garvey said. "I can't think of anybody better, more knowledgeable, and who has the pulse of the 188th Fighter Wing as we proceed through this conversion."

After having his new stripes tacked on by his wife and Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, Peters thanked the many family members he had in attendance, and briefly spoke about those who made his promotion possible.

"This is for the people I've worked with over the years, and the people I continue to work with," Peters said. "They're the reason I'm here - because of the jobs that they do. I just want to thank them all."

Peters began working full-time in the customer service section of MPF in January 1997, moving to career enhancements in May 1998, and later employment and readiness in 2004. Peters deployed to Karshi-Khanabad, Uzbekistan in April 2005 as part of a PERSCO team. In December 2006, he moved to the 188th Base Education and Training Office.

Peters has served as the Force Support Squadron superintendent since January 2012. In this position, he oversees the personnel and services offices, and the Airmen who work in those sections.

The rank of chief master sergeant was established by Congress in 1958 and makes up just 1 percent of the entire Air Force.

"Chief Peters is a vital asset to our wing and his leadership and expertise have been absolutely critical as we work through the most complex mission conversion in unit history," Anderson said. "He has no doubt earned this promotion and we're extremely fortunate he is part of the Flying Razorback team."