BRIGADIER GENERAL DAVID J. "MUDD" CIESIELSKI
Retired January 01, 2025
Brig. Gen. David J. Ciesielski serves as the Special Assistant to the Air National Guard Readiness Center Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. In this capacity, he advises the Commander on force design impacts to the Air National Guard as a result of the Secretary of the Air Force's Great Power Competition reorganization to include Units of Action, ANG Warrant Officer Program, and the ANG's new Recruiting Command.
General Ciesielski graduated from the United States Air Force Academy and served in the Air Force for 11 years as a Manpower and Personnel Officer in Air Combat Command, Air Education and Training Command, and Headquarters Air Force. As a member of the Air National Guard for the last 15 years, he managed the component’s full-time personnel program, manpower program, and the Future Years Defense Program. He has held multiple commands, was Military Defense Advisor to United States Senator Ron Wyden, Oregon, and served as Director of Air Staff, Arizona Air National Guard Headquarters. Prior to his current position, the general was the Director for Manpower, Personnel, Recruiting and Services, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
EDUCATION
1996 Bachelor of Science, Social Sciences, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
1999 Master of Business and Administration, University of Phoenix, Nev.
2001 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2009 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2010 Air Force Legislative Fellowship, Washington, D.C.
2011 Legislative Studies Certificate, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
2013 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2021 Joint Task Force Commanders Course, U.S. Northern Command, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo.
2021 Dual Status Commander Qualification Course, NORTHCOM, Peterson SFB, Colo.
2021 Globalism vs. Sovereignty Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C.
2022 Leadership in Homeland Security, Harvard Kennedy School, Cambridge, Mass.
2022 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Alan L. Freed Associates, Washington, D.C.
2023 General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Executive Seminar, Harvard University Kennedy School, Cambridge, Mass.
2023 National Security Studies Management Course, Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, N.Y.
2023 Senior Leader Orientation Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 1996 - August 1999, Manpower and Quality Management Officer, 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
2. August 1999 - October 2000, Resource Program Manager, Plans and Programs Directorate, Headquarters Air and Education Command, Randolph AFB, Texas
3. October 2000 - June 2001, Chief, Manpower Resources and Performance Management, Plans and Programs Directorate, Headquarters Air and Education Command, Randolph AFB, Texas
4. June 2001 - July 2002, Executive Officer, Plans and Programs Directorate (XP), Headquarters Air and Education Command, Randolph AFB, Texas
5. July 2002 - May 2004, Program Manager, Personnel and Training, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (A1), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
6. May 2004 - June 2005, Program Manager, Combat Forces, Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (A1), Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
7. June 2005 - March 2007, Commander, Military Personnel Flight, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas (May 2006 – September 2006, Officer-In-Charge, Manpower and Personnel Directorate, United States Central Command, MacDill AFB, Fla.)
8. March 2007 - August 2009, Chief, Resources, Systems and Analysis Branch, Air National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington, Va.
9. August 2009 - December 2010, student, Legislative Fellow, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C.
10. December 2010 - November 2015, Commander, Force Support Squadron, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Phoenix, Ariz.
11. November 2015 - August 2019, Commander, Mission Support Group, 161st Air Refueling Wing, Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Ariz.
12. August 2019 - December 2020, Director of Air Staff, Arizona Air National Guard Headquarters, Phoenix, Ariz.
13. December 2020 - November 2022, Command Chief of Staff, Arizona National Guard Headquarters, Phoenix, Ariz.
14. November 2022 - August 2024, Director, Manpower, Personnel, Recruiting and Services (A-1), Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
15. August 2024 - December 2024, Special Assistant to the Air National Guard Readiness Center Commander, Air National Guard Readiness Center, JB Andrews, Md.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with three devices
Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award with four devices
Air and Space Recognition Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 29, 1996
First Lieutenant May 29, 1998
Captain May 29, 2000
Major May 1, 2006
Lieutenant Colonel Feb. 5, 2011
Colonel Nov. 30, 2015
Brigadier General Oct. 14, 2022
(Current as of January 2025)
