Commissioner Gerald Camacho Sanchez

Senior Enlisted Advisor 

   Senior Master Sergeant Michael Luis B. Camacho is the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Inter-American Defense College, Ft. Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C. Sergeant Camacho is the lead advisor for enlisted matters to three Flag Officers and eight Senior Leaders within the college. Leading 162 personnel compromising of US Military, Foreign Military, US Civilians, Foreign Civilians, and National police, Seargent Camacho leads the development of all personnel directly impacting the accredited war college.
   Sergeant Camacho’s key support facilitates 66 students who will return to their home countries and serve in military, security, and diplomatic positions. With this sphere of influence, after graduating, these senior leaders will serve as strategic advisors within their governments.
   Sergeant Camacho was raised in Guam and earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Guam prior to entering the Air Force in November 2010. His background includes executive support at the Squadron, Group, Wing, and Headquarters level. He previously served on Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Inspector General team and as Detachment 9’s additional duty First Sergeant. Sergeant Camacho has participated in numerous exercises throughout his career and deployed in direct support of Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL.
   Prior to his current position, Sergeant Camacho was the lead administrator and advisor to eight Senior Executive Service and General Officers, ten Directorates and over 500 personnel. He ensured personnel were trained and equipped to support combatant commands, as well as oversaw multiple A1 executivelevel programs.

EDUCATION
2010 Bachelor of Science, Political Science, University of Guam
2014 Associate degree, Information Management, Community College of the Air Force
2014 Airman Leadership School, Kadena AB, Japan
2017 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, by distance learning
2019 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, Colorado
2024 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, by distance learning

ASSIGNMENTS
1. November 2010 – January 2011, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB,Texas
2. January 2011 – March 2011, Student, Knowledge Operations Management, Keesler AFB,Mississippi
3. April 2011 – August 2011, Knowledge Operator Journeyman, 18th Munitions Sq., Kadena AB, Japan
4. August 2011 – September 2014, NCOIC, Administration, 18th Component Maintenance Sq., Kadena AB, Japan
5. October 2014 – March 2015, NCOIC, Executive Services, 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Sq., JBER,Alaska
6. March 2015 – May 2017, NCOIC, Executive Services, 3rd Maintenance Group, JBER,Alaska
7. May 2017 – August 2018, Command Chief Executive Assistant, 3rd Wing, JBER, Alaska
8. August 2018 – June 2020, Section Chief, Commanders Support Staff, Hill AFB,Utah
9. June 2020 – October 2020, Base Functional Manager, 75th Air Base Wing, Hill AFB,Utah
10. October 2020 – October 2024, NCOIC, AF/A1 Executive Services, Pentagon, Arlington, Viriginia.
11. October 2024 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, Inter-American Defense College, Ft. Lesley J. McNair,
Washington, DC.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with “C” Device and 3 Oak Leaf Clusters
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2012 Senior Airman Below-the-Zone, 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan
2012 18th Maintenance Operations Sq. Airman of the Year
2013 18th Maintenance Group Information Dominance Award
2014 Commandant Award, Airman Leadership School, Kadena AB, Japan
2015 3rd Wing Information Dominance Award
2016 3rd Wing Information Dominance Award
2017 455th Air Expeditionary Wing’s Warrior of the Month
2018 AFLCMC Detachment 9 A1 Noncommissioned Officer of the Year
2019 Academic Achievement Award, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, Colorado
2019 Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, Colorado
2019 AFLCMC Command Staff Noncommissioned of the Year

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Master Sergeant July 1, 2020
Senior Master Sergeant December 1, 2024