First Lieutenant Elizabeth McBee is the Maintenance Operations Flight Commander at the 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Topeka, Kansas. Lt McBee leads, trains, and equips personnel supporting aerospace equipment sustainment and operations by administering aircraft maintenance programs and resources. She directs aircraft maintenance production, staff activity, and related material programs to assess unit capability and advise senior leadership. Lt McBee is also responsible for the Wing Munitions Management program as the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO).
1st Lt McBee began her military career in November 2009 as a Personnel Journeyman with the 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS), Forbes Field ANGB. As a member of the Commander’s Support Staff, Lt McBee performed administrative and personnel actions for over 150 Airmen during her five-year tenure. In July 2015, Lt McBee transitioned to the Logistics Plans office which allowed her to lead wing deployment operations and enhanced overall base personnel and equipment readiness. She was selected as a Logistics Readiness Officer (LRO) in December 2019 and received her commission after graduating from Total Force Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama in October 2020. During her time as an LRO, Lt McBee was the Officer-in-Charge of four sections of LRS, ensuring accountability, compliance, and issue resolution. In addition to her current assignment, Lt McBee has also been an integral member of the Company Grade Officer Council. She developed and stood up the Forbes Field Coyote Closet, a repository of uniform items accessible to all wing members.
EDUCATION
2010 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2010 Personnel Technical School, Keesler Air Force Base, MS
2012 Knowledge Operations Management Technical School, Keesler Air Force Base, MS
2014 Airman Leadership School, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, TN
2015 Contingency War Planner/Logistics Plans School, Lackland Air Force Base, TX
2016 Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segment Course, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
2017 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Correspondence
2017 Associate of Applied Science, Human Resource Management, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2017 Associate of Applied Science, Logistics, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2017 Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2017 Bachelor of Arts Degree in African and African American Studies, University of Kansas, KS
2020 Total Force Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2022 Logistics Readiness Officer Course, Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
2023 Masters of Business Administration, University of Missouri – Kansas City, MO
ASSIGNMENTS:
November 2009 – July 2015, Personnel Specialist/Knowledge Operations Manager, 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, KS
July 2015 – October 2020, Logistics Management Specialist, 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, KS
October 2020 – February 2024, Logistics Readiness Officer, 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, KS
February 2024 – Present, Commander, 190th Maintenance Operations Flight, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, KS
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Airman 1st Class (November 17, 2009)
Senior Airman (November 17, 2011)
Staff Sergeant (May 16, 2014)
Technical Sergeant (September 1, 2016)
Master Sergeant (January 29, 2019)
Second Lieutenant (October 16, 2020)
First Lieutenant (October 16, 2022)