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Colonel Garrett C. Fisher

Colonel Garrett C. Fisher is the Commander, 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 15th Wing provides trained and ready Airmen to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander, Pacific Air Forces to execute strategic airlift, air dominance, and executive airlift missions via C-17A, C-37A, and F-22A aircraft. As the Commander, Colonel Fisher serves as the Senior Airfield Authority on Hickam Field and is responsible for the airfield’s safe and effective operation. Hickam Field serves as a strategic launching pad for the projection of American Airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. The 15th Wing’s Total Force Integration relationship with the Hawaii Air National Guard is critical to the day-to-day operations and maintenance success of the C-17 and F-22 mission sets. The 15th Wing also serves as the Air Force partner to the Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, to provide mission support to all other Air Force entities on base.

Colonel Fisher commissioned in 2001 from the United States Air Force Academy.  Previously, he commanded the 15th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, and the 15th Operations Group at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. He also served as the Executive Secretary to the Vice President of the United States. Prior to his current position, he served as the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

Colonel Fisher is a command pilot with more than 4,000 hours in the T-37B, T-1A, T-6A, C-37A, and C-17A aircraft. He has flown combat missions in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and NEW DAWN.

EDUCATION
2001     Bachelor of Science, Biology, United States Air Force Academy, Colo. 
2005     Master of Science in Aeronautical Science Technology, Embry-Riddle University, Fla.
2005     Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. 
2010     Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2012     Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate, John Cook School of Business, St. Louis University, Mo.
2013     Joint Mobility Fellowship Program, Air University, Scott Air Force Base (AFB), Ill.
2016     Air War College, by correspondence
2021     Master of Science in National Security Strategy, National War College, Washington D.C. 
 
 
ASSIGNMENTS
  1. November 2001 – November 2002, Student, Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, Okla.
  2. November 2002 – March 2003, Student, T-6 Instructor Pilot Training, Randolph AFB, Texas
  3. March 2003 – May 2006, T-6 Instructor Pilot, Flight Commander, Moody AFB, Ga.
  4. May 2006 – August 2006, Student, C-17 Pilot Training, Altus AFB, Okla.
  5. August 2006 – June 2012, C-17 Special Ops/Lead Airdrop Evaluator Pilot, Wing Executive Officer, Director of Operations for Special Operations Division, Joint Base (JB) Charleston, S.C.
  6. June 2012 – July 2013, Air Force Joint Mobility Fellow, Air Force Research Institute, Maxwell AFB, Ala., with duties at Scott AFB, Ill.
  7. July 2013 – January 2015, Joint Strategic Planner and Executive Officer to the Director, Strategy, Capabilities, Policy, and Logistics Directorate, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
  8. January 2015 – June 2016, Aide-de-Camp to the Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott AFB, Ill.
  9. July 2016 – June 2017, Chief of Safety, 437th Airlift Wing, JB Charleston, S.C.
  10. June 2017 – April 2019, Commander, 15th Airlift Squadron, JB Charleston, S.C.
  11. May 2019 – July 2020, Executive Secretary to the Vice President, Washington D.C.
  12. August 2020 – July 2021, Senior Developmental Education Student, National War College, Washington, D.C.
  13. July 2021 – May 2023, Commander, 15th Operations Group, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
  14. May 23 – Jul 24, Executive Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
  15. Jul 24 – Present, Commander, 15th Wing, JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 2013 – June 2016, Joint Strategic Planner and Executive Officer to the Director, Strategy, Capabilities, Policy, and Logistics, then, Aide-de-Camp to the Commander, U.S. Transportation Command, Scott AFB, Ill., as a Major
2. May 2019 – July 2020, Executive Secretary to the Vice President, Washington, D.C., as a Lieutenant Colonel
 
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: Over 4,000
Aircraft flown: T-37B, T-1A, T-6A, C-17A, C-37A
 
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Superior Service Medal
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Combat Action Medal
 
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 30, 2001
First Lieutenant May 30, 2003
Captain May 30, 2005
Major April 1, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel June 1, 2016
Colonel March 1, 2021
 
(Current as of July 2024)