Master Sergeant Trey MacLaughlin
Master Sergeant Trey MacLaughlin is the Superintendent, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He serves as the personal adviser to the Demonstration Team Commander on issues impacting mission effectiveness, morale, readiness, and quality of life for 14 active-duty personnel comprising of five different AFSCs. He provides management and oversight advice to sustain aircraft readiness to support up to 28 air shows per year. As the senior enlisted leader, MSgt MacLaughlin manages the group’s recognition programs and implements professional development opportunities supporting the career progression of 14 enlisted Airmen.
Sergeant MacLaughlin grew up in Evergreen, Colorado and entered the Air Force in May 2011 as a 5th gen Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Apprentice. He has performed numerous duties as a crew chief, to include Dedicated Crew Chief, Quality Assurance Inspector, Flightline Expediter and Section Chief. His assignments include bases in Alaska, Virginia, and Utah. He has deployed in support of Operations NOBLE EAGLE, INHERENT RESOLVE and ENDURING FREEDOM.
EDUCATION
2011 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2011 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Cold) Training, Sheppard AFB, TX
2011 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (Hot) Training, Tyndall AFB, FL
2016 Airman Leadership School, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
2020 Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
2022 Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force
ASSIGNMENTS
1. February 2012 – February 2015 Assistant Dedicated Crew Chief, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
2. February 2015 – June 2019, Dedicated Crew Chief, 94th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA
3. July 2019 – January 2020, Dedicated Crew Chief, 525th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
4. January 2020 – July 2022, Quality Assurance Inspector, 3rd Maintenance Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
5. July 2022 – June 2023, Maintenance Noncommissioned Office in Charge, 90th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
6. July 2023 – July 2024, Flightline Expeditor, 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Airforce Base, UT
7. August 2024 – December 2024, Tactical Maintenance Section Chief, 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Airforce Base, UT
8. January 2025 – Current, F-35A Demonstration Team Superintendent, 421st Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Airforce Base, UT
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Commendation Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with 1 oak leaf cluster