Capt. Jacob A. King is the commander of the Force Support Squadron at the 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Kansas. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing vital mission support operations including manpower and personnel, services sustainment, force development, military and family services, recruiting and retention, commanders support staff, base honor guard, and installation personnel readiness. The FSS provides support to more than 900 assigned military/civilian personnel, their dependents, as well as retirees.
Capt. King began his military career when he enlisted with the 190th ARW in August 1999. Shortly after, he attended USAF Basic Military Training graduating in March 2000. After that he traveled to the Liquid Fuels Maintenance Apprentice course where he graduated in May 2000. He returned to Forbes Field and served as a liquid fuels maintenance specialist with the 190th Civil Engineering Squadron. In November 2006 he was selected as an intelligence analyst with the 190th Operations Support Squadron. He attended the Operations Intelligence Apprentice course and graduated in June 2007. In August 2018 Capt. King received his commission from Officer Training School. Prior to his current position, Capt. King served as the Director of Operations, 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Forbes Field ANGB, Kansas.
During his career Capt. King has traveled to at least 30 states and 10 countries supporting multiple operations including Operations Noble Eagle, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, and Unified Protector.
EDUCATION
2000 USAF Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), Texas
2000 Liquid Fuels Maintenance Apprentice Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2004 Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2009 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, McGhee-Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
2010 Combat Survival Training Course, Fairchild AFB, Wash.
2013 Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical and Electrical Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2013 Associate of Applied Science in Intelligence Studies and Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2013 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Intelligence Studies, American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va.
2014 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2015 Instructor Certification Program, McGhee-Tyson ANGB, Tenn.
2016 Contemporary Base Issues Course, Savannah, Ga.
2017 Chief Master Sergeant Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Md.
2017 Reserve Component National Security Course, Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.
2018 Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2020 Logistics Readiness Officer Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
2022 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Initial Force Support Officer Course, Kessler AFB, Miss.
ASSIGNMENTS
- August 1999 – February 2000, Student Flight, 190th ARW, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
- February 2000 – March 2000, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
- March 2000 – May 2000, Liquid Fuels System Maintenance Student, Sheppard AFB, Texas
- May 2000 – December 2006, Liquid Fuels Maintenance Craftsman, 190th CES, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan. (May 2004 – August 2004, Liquid Fuels Maintenance Craftsman, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb.)
- December 2006 – July 2007, Operations Intelligence Student, Goodfellow AFB, Texas
- July 2007 – January 2014, Operations Intelligence Craftsman, 190th OSS, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan. (June 2008 – July 2008, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS), Andersen AFB, Guam; November 2009 – January 2010, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 90th EARS, Incirlik AFB, Turkey; August 2011 – September 2011, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 313th Air Expeditionary Wing (AEW), Moron AFB, Spain; January 2012 – February 2012, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 506th EARS, Andersen AFB, Guam; December 2013 – January 2014, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 506th EARS, Andersen AFB, Guam)
- January 2014 – January 2016, Superintendent, 190th OSS Intelligence, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan. (October 2015 – November 2015, Operations Intelligence Specialist, 506th EARS, Andersen AFB, Guam)
- January 2016 – August 2018, Superintendent, 190th Operations Group, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
- August 2018 – May 2024, Director of Operations, 190th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
- May 2024 – Present, Commander, 190th Force Support Squadron, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2000 Honor Graduate, Basic Military Training
2000 Distinguished Graduate, Liquid Fuels Maintenance Apprentice Course
2007 Honor Graduate, Operations Intelligence Apprentice Course
2008 Distinguished Graduate, Mobility Air Forces Intelligence FTU Course
2009 Distinguished Graduate, NCO Academy
2015 Kanas Air National Guard SNCO of the Year
2018 Distinguished Graduate, Officer Training School
2023 Kansas Air National Guard Company Grade Officer of the Year
2023 NGAUS Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award for Company Grade Officers
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Aug. 17, 2018
First Lieutenant Aug. 17, 2020
Captain Aug. 17, 2022
(Current as of February 2025)