Chief Master Sgt. Demetrius N. Booth is the Command Chief, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell Air Force Base-Gunter Annex, Alabama. He is responsible to the 42nd Air Base Wing commander for expeditionary readiness, professional development, effective utilization, and mission effectiveness of the base’s enlisted Airmen. He directs all base enlisted recognition and professional development programs and advises the commander on all matters affecting the health, morale, welfare, discipline, and fitness of enlisted personnel. He provides guidance and expertise in enlisted force leadership to two group and seven squadron commanders as well as 10 staff agency chiefs. He is responsible for the quality of life for more than 4,685 assigned military and civilian personnel on Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex.
EDUCATION
2000 Security Forces Academy, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2004 Airman Leadership School, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
2008 Associate of Applied Science Degree, Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force, Ala.
2009 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas
2010 Associate of Applied Science Degree, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, CCAF, Ala.
2015 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB-Gunter Annex, Ala.
2017 Bachelor of Science Degree, Management, American Military University, Charles Town, W.Va.
2018 Emotional Intelligence, Institute for Health and Human Performance, New York, N.Y
2019 Executive and Life Coaching Certification, University of San Diego, San Diego, Calif.
2021 Chiefs Leadership Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala.
2022 Master of Arts Degree, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va.
2023 Everything DiSC Facilitator Certification, Wiley-Workplace Learning Solutions, Minneapolis, Minn.
2023 Mental Health First Aid Certification, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Washington, D.C.
2024 Conflict Coaching Specialization, Conflict Coaching Matters LLC, West Chester, Pa.
2025 Doctor of Philosophy, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Va.
ASSIGNMENTS
March 2000 - March 2003, Flight Security Controller, 490th Missile Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, Mont.
April 2003 - May 2004, NCOIC Military Customs, 51st Security Forces Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea
June 2004 - June 2009, Flight Sergeant, 23d Security Forces Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia
June 2009 - February 2013, Superintendent, 343d Training Squadron, Joint Base Lackland, Texas
February 2013 - April 2017, Flight Chief, 55th Security Forces Squadron, Offutt AFB, Neb.
April 2017 - November 2017, Executive Assistant to the Command Chief, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, Neb.
November 2017 - July 2019, Instructor, Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala.
July 2019 - July 2021, Commandant, Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course, Maxwell-Gunter Annex, Ala.
July 2021 - June 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, 14th Security Forces Squadron, Columbus AFB, Miss.
June 2023 – June 2025, Senior Enlisted Leader, 2nd Mission Support Group, Barksdale
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal with two oak leaf cluster
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2009 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy
2013 Air Education and Training Command Master Instructor
2013 37th Training Group SNCO of the Year
2014 37th Training Wing Additional Duty First Sergeant of the Year
2016 55th Wing Tuskegee Airmen SNCO of the Year
2019 Community College of the Air Force Instructor Certification Level II
2022 Department of the Air Force Coaching Cadre
PUBLICATIONS
“Examining the efficacy of pre-service training for enlisted professional military education instructors during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” Open Journal for Educational Research, April 2022
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Vice President, I Believe I Am, Inc
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Senior Airmen March 26, 2002
Staff Sergeant Feb 1, 2004
Technical Sergeant June 1, 2008
Master Sergeant July 1, 2011
Senior Master Sergeant July 1, 2017
Chief Master Sergeant, March 1, 2021
(Current as of July 2025)