Capt. Jonathan W. Henry is the Commander, 190th Communications Squadron, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field, Kansas. Capt Henry is responsible for the Wing’s cyber and telecommunications requirements, overseeing the Local Area Network, Information Management and Assurance, COMSEC, Maintenance, ground radio, infrastructure, and planning/ implementation of future capabilities. As Commander, he leads a Squadron of 35 military members and 8 civilians, operating an annual budget of $225,000 with technology assets greater than $3.8 million.

Capt. Henry entered the Kansas Air National Guard in January 2006 with the 190th Security Forces Squadron. From 2006 until 2012, he served as a security forces specialist, deploying twice in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. In March 2012 he began a fulltime career with the 190 ARW, accepting a position as the Chief of Information Protection. In January 2014, he transitioned to the 190th Comptroller Flight as the Budget Analyst, and in 2016 was selected to commission within the Flight. Prior to his current position, the Captain was the Budget Officer, 190th Comptroller Flight, Forbes Field.

 

EDUCATION

2006 Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas

2006 USAF Security Police Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas

2010 Airman Leadership School, Correspondence

2010 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration: Finance, Kansas State University

2012 Security Forces 7-Level Course, Lackland AFB, Texas

2012 DoD Security Fundamentals Professional Certification, Correspondence

2013 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Tyndall AFB, Florida

2014 Air National Guard Budget Course, Patrick AFB, Florida

2014 AF Financial Management Apprentice Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.

2016 DoD Financial Management Certification: Level 2, Correspondence

2017 Total Force Officer Training, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

2018 ANG Data Analytics Couse, Lackland AFB, Texas

2023 Undergraduate Cyber Warfare Training, Keesler AFB, Miss.

2024 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.

2025 ANG Squadron Commander’s Course, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

 

ASSIGNMENTS

1. January 2006 – March 2011, Security Forces Specialist, 190th Security Forces Squadron, Forbes Field Air National Guard Base, Kan.
2. March 2012 – January 2014, Chief of Information Protection, 190th Air Refueling Wing, Forbes Field, Kan.
3. January 2014 – June 2017, Budget Analyst, 190th Comptroller Flight, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
4. June 2017 – August 2022, Budget Officer, 190th Comptroller Flight, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
5. August 2022 – October 2023, Commander, 190th Communications Flight, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.
6. October 2023 – Present, Commander, 190th Communications Squadron, Forbes Field ANGB, Kan.

 

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster

Air and Space Commendation Medal

Air and Space Achievement Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with two campaign stars

Iraq Campaign Medal with one campaign star

 

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

2006 Distinguished Graduate, USAF Security Police Academy

2014 Distinguished Graduate, AF Financial Management Apprentice Course

2017 Senior NCO of the Quarter, 190th Air Refueling Wing

2019 Company Grade Officer of the Year, 190th Air Refueling Wing

2023 Outstanding Contributor, Undergraduate Cyber Warfare Training

 

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

Second Lieutenant June 2, 2017

First Lieutenant June 2, 2019

Captain June 2, 2021

 

(Current as of December 2025)