CHIEF MASTER SERGEANT CALEB M. LLOYD
Chief Master Sergeant Caleb M. Lloyd is the Senior Enlisted Leader for Space Operations Command at Peterson Space Force Base Colorado. Space Operations Command is a Field Command of the United States Space Force, compromising thousands of Space Professionals and Airmen worldwide. As Senior Enlisted Leader, he advises the commander on matters influencing the health, welfare, morale, and effective utilization of 13,000 professionals responsible for providing space capabilities to the Department of Defense. Additionally, Chief Lloyd advises the commander on mission effectiveness, professional development, and military readiness and training of all assigned and attached enlisted space forces enabling the preparation, generation, and sustainment of combat-ready intelligence, cyber, space and combat support forces.
Chief Master Sergeant Lloyd enlisted in the United States Air Force in May of 2002 as an Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst. His background includes various duties in the Signals Intelligence career field executing Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations for multiple Airborne and Space Systems. He has held leadership positions at Squadron, Delta, Numbered Air Force, and Joint and multi-national levels of Command. He has three deployments to operating locations in South-West Asia in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM, and INHERENT RESOLVE. Chief Lloyd transferred to the U.S. Space Force on 8 December 2021.
Prior to his current position, Chief Master Sergeant Lloyd served as the Senior Enlisted Leader for Space Delta 7, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado.
EDUCATION
2002 Electronic Signals Intelligence Apprentice Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX
2006 Airman Leadership School, Offutt AFB, NE
2011 Associate degree, Intelligence Analysis, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, AL
2013 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Kapaun AS, Germany
2013 USAF Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy (correspondence)
2015 Senior Enlisted Intelligence Master Skills Course, Goodfellow AFB, TX
2015 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education, Phase I (by correspondence)
2017 Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell AFB, Gunter Annex, AL
2020 BA, Magna Cum Laude, Intelligence Studies, American Military University, Charlestown, WV
2024 Keystone Course, National Defense University, Washington DC
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Jan 2003 – Jan 2005, Electronic Signals Intelligence Analyst, 82 RS, Kadena AB, Japan
2. Jan 2005 – Feb 2006, Global Integrated Air Defense Analyst, HQ USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, NE
3. Mar 2006 – Apr 2007, NCOIC, Standardization & Evaluation, Det 2, 18 IS, Osan AB, Korea
4. Apr 2007 – Nov 2009, Space Systems Analyst, Det 1, 18IS, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
5. Nov 2009 – Apr 2012, NCOIC, Plans and Programs, 18IS, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
6. Apr 2012 – May 2013, NCOIC, Intelligence Watch, HQ USAFRICOM, Stuttgart, Germany
7. May 2013 – Apr 2015, Superintendent, J2 ISR Division, HQ USAFRICOM, Stuttgart, Germany
8. Apr 2015 – May 2017, Manager, Plans & Programs, HQ 25 AF, Advanced Programs Directorate, Lackland AFB, TX
9. May 2017 – Jun 2018, Superintendent, Intelligence & Operations Division, HQ 25 AF, Advanced Programs Directorate, Lackland AFB, TX
10. Jun 2018 – Jul 2020, Superintendent, 16 AF Operating Location-APS, Peterson AFB, CO
11. Jul 2020 – May 2022, Senior Enlisted Leader, 72 ISR Squadron, Peterson SFB, CO
12. May 2022 – Aug 2023, Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Delta 7, Peterson SFB, CO
13. Aug 2023 – Present, Senior Enlisted Leader, Space Operations Command, Peterson SFB, CO
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2004 82d Reconnaissance Squadron Airman of the Year
2006 Det 2, 18 IS, NCO of the Year
2006 Det 2, 18 IS, Senior Technician of the Year
2013 Levitow Honor Graduate, Kisling NCO Academy
2014 HQ US Africa Command, AF ISR Airman of the Year
2016 HQ 25 AF, Advanced Programs Directorate, SNCO of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class – 12 July 2002
Senior Airman – 12 November 2004
Staff Sergeant – 1 July 2006
Technical Sergeant – 1 June 2011
Master Sergeant – 1 July 2013
Senior Master Sergeant – 1 February 2018
Chief Master Sergeant – 1 March 2022
(Current as of Jul 2024)