CMSgt Mary A. Trent is the Command Chief of the 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. As the Wing’s Senior Enlisted Leader, she is the primary advisor to the commander on all matters concerning operations, health, morale, welfare, readiness, training, quality of life, professional development, and utilization of more than 5,000 personnel assigned to the Wing. Her leadership is essential to the appropriate maintenance, employment, and deployment of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and $6 billion of assets used in support of United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization missions. The wing supports the Supreme Allied Commander, Europe with mission-ready personnel and systems providing expeditionary air power for suppression of enemy air defenses, counterair, air interdiction, and close-air support.
Chief Trent entered the Air Force in September 1996 and graduated from the Security Forces Apprentice course in February 1997 as a Security Specialist. Her background includes duties as a Squadron Senior Enlisted, Nuclear Operations Superintendent, Flight Chief, Patrolmen, Resources Advisor, Security Forces Evaluator, Security Forces Instructor, Desk Sergeant, Entry Controller, Security Escort and Camper Alert Team. Prior to her current position, she served as the Senior Enlisted Leader, 90th Security Forces Group, Francis E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. Chief Trent has deployed in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, Operation NEW DAWN and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
EDUCATION
2001 Airman Leadership School, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.
2003 Electronic System Security Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2004 Principles of Instruction, McGuire AFB, N.J.
2005 Security Forces Craftsman Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
2005 Associate Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force
2006 Anti-terrorism Level II, McGuire AFB, N.J.
2010 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala.
2013 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course
2014 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Homeland Security, American Military University, Charlestown, W.Va.
2016 Masters of Arts Degree, with Honors, Homeland Security, American Military University, Charlestown, W.Va.
2017 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education Course II
2018 Professional Manager Certification, Community College of the Air Force
2019 Nuclear Fundamentals Course, Kirtland AFB, N.M.
2021 Chief’s Leadership Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2024 Judge Advocate Senior Leader Orientation Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2024 Wing Command Team Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Senior Leadership Security Seminar, Alton, Va.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 1996 - November 1996, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2. November 1996 - February 1997, Student, Technical Training School, Lackland AFB, Texas
3. February 1997 - March 1999, Tactical Escort Flight Team Member, 91st Security Forces Squadron, Minot AFB, N.D.
4. March 1999 - March 2000, Entry Controller, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
5. March 2000 - August 2011, Combined Security Controller, Unit Scheduler, Assistant NCOIC Training & Development, Standardization Evaluation, Resource Advisor, Flight Chief, 87th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. (March 2003 - July 2003, 363rd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Prince Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia; July 2008-December 2008, 886th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Camp Bucca, Iraq; October 2010 - May 2011, 64th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, Eskan Village, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
6. August 2011 - November 2017, Flight Sergeant, NCOIC Commander Support Staff, NCOIC Police Services, Superintendent Plans & Programs, Superintendent Logistics & Readiness, NCOIC Operations, 11th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
7. November 2017 - October 2020, Superintendent Plans & Programs, Operations Superintendent, 509th Security Forces Squadron, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
8. October 2020 - February 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, 90th Security Forces Squadron, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wy.
9. February 2023 - August 2024, Senior Enlisted Leader, 90th Security Forces Group, Francis E. Warren AFB, Wy.
10. August 2024 - Present, Command Chief, 52nd Fighter Wing, Spangdahlem AB, Germany
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2004 Wing Tuskegee Airmen/SMSgt Margaret Frances Barbour Award, 305th Security Forces Squadron, McGuire Air Force Base, N.J.
2013 Wing Team of the Quarter, 11th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2014 Wing General Wilma L. Vaught Visionary Leadership Award, 11th Security Support Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2015 Wing Commander in Chief Installation Excellence Team Award, 11th Security Support Squadron, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airmen Basic September 25, 1996
Airman March 25, 1997
Airman First Class January 25, 1998
Senior Airman September 25, 1999
Staff Sergeant February 1, 2002
Technical Sergeant January 1, 2008
Master Sergeant February 1, 2013
Senior Master Sergeant September 1, 2017
Chief Master Sergeant September 1, 2020
(Current as of August 2024)