MAJOR GENERAL FRED E. ELLIS
Major General Fred E. Ellis is the Air National Guard assistant to the director of communications and information, Headquarters United States Air
Force (Hq USAF/SC). He reviews proposals and makes recommendations to Hq USAF/SC on matters relating to USAF/ANG policy, plans, structure, force mix, management, budget, and mobilization of ANG units.
He also monitors training and readiness of ANG units and maintains continuing liaison with the senior staffs of the AF/SC and the director, Air National Guard.
The general began his military career by receiving a commission through Officers Training School in 1968.
While on active duty he served in a number of positions as an electronic engineer in the engineering and installations community.
The general joined the Texas Air National Guard in 1972 and during the following seven years he served in a number of positions.
EDUCATION:
1967 Bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering, Texas Tech University, Lubbock
1975 Master of science degree in electrical engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
1975 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1980 Air Command and Staff, by correspondence
1985 Air War College, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. November 1968 - May 1970, radar engineering manager, Headquarters Eastern Ground Electronic Engineering and Installation Agency, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.
2. May 1970 - November 1970, electrical engineer, computer, 1844 Electrical Engineering Squadron, Griffiss Air Force Base, N.Y.
3. November 1970 - May 1972, computer engineering manager, Headquarters Northern Communications Area, Griffiss Air Force Base, N.Y.
4. May 1972 - October 1972, inactive status, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center, Denver, Colo.
5. October 1972 - May 1974, communications maintenance officer, 254th Maintenance Communications Squadron, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
6. May 1974 - August 1975, chief of maintenance, 254th Maintenance Communications Squadron, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
7. August 1975 - August 1976, director of communications, 254th Combat Communcations Flight, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
8. August 1976 - November 1979, operations officer, 254th Combat Communcations Flight, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
9. November 1979 - November 1980, telecommunications officer, 254th Combat Communcations Flight, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
10. November 1980 - July 1982, operations officer, 254th Combat Communcations Squadron, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
11. July 1982 - July 1984, deputy commander, 254th Combat Communications Group, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
12. July 1984 - July 1985, deputy commander, 254th Combat Information Systems Group, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
13. July 1985 - October 1995, commander, 254th Combat Information Systems Group, Garland Air National Guard Station, Texas
14. October 1995 - June 1998, Air National Guard assistant to the deputy chief of staff, communications and information, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
11. June 1998 - present, Air National Guard assistant to the director, communications and information, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington D.C.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
National Defense Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award
Combat Readiness Medal
Armed Forces Reserve Medal
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Lone Star Distinguished Service Medal
Governor's Unit Citation
Governor's Individual Award
Texas Faithful Service Medal
CIVILIAN OCCUPATION:
Systems Engineering Manager
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS:
National Society of Professional Engineers
Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association
Texas Society of Professional Engineers
National Guard Association of the United States
National Guard Association of Texas
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
Designed and developed a variety of state-of-art military systems and technologies
Holds two United States Patents
Author of a number of papers in the field of Infrared Systems and Laser Physics
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant May 13, 1967
First Lieutenant Nov 13, 1970
Captain Oct 3, 1974
Major Oct 3, 1978
Lieutenant Colonel Jan 6, 1983
Colonel Jan 6, 1986
Brigadier General Aug 2, 1996
Major General Mar 2, 1998
(Current as of February 1999)
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