MSgt Matthew Ashley

Technical Sergeant Matthew L. Ashley is the ROTC Training Instructor for Detachment 752, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is responsible for providing the enlisted perspective to the Cadet Wing through mentoring and instruction and for managing the overall life cycle and development of future Air Force Officers.

Technical Sergeant Ashley enlisted in 2012 from Columbus, Ohio. He has served in a variety of squadron level positions that have enabled the construction of a vast experiential foundation paving the way for his continued progression. He has served two tours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and has led multiple troops through those engagements. His drive and experience have supported his continued involvement and trust to be placed in positions that are vital to his unit’s success.

Technical Sergeant Ashley is a leader amongst peers and a driven Subject Matter Expert (SME) in all areas assigned.

• 2012 Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB TX
• 2012 Munitions Systems Course, Sheppard AFB TX
• 2016 Airman Leadership School, Erwin PME Center, Kadena AB Japan
• 2016 Air Force Combat Ammunition Course, Beale AFB CA
• 2019 Munitions System Technology Associates Degree, Community College of the Air Force
• 2019 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, Joint Knowledge Online
• 2020 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, The Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy, Lackland AFB TX by correspondence
• 2022 Detachment Cadre Instructor Course, Maxwell AFB, Distance

1. January 2012 – March 2012 | STUDENT, Basic Military Training, 321st Training Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX
2. March 2012 – May 2012 | STUDENT, Munitions Systems Course, 363rd Training Squadron, Sheppard AFB, TX
3. May 2012 – May 2015 | SENIOR MUNITIONS CONTROLLER, 35th Maintenance Squadron, Misawa AB Japan
4. May 2015 – June 2019 | AMRAAM CREW CHIEF, 18th Munitions Squadron, Kadena AB Japan
5. June 2019 – October 2021 | MOBILITY/PLANS SECTION CHIEF, 27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron, Cannon AFB NM
6. October 2021 – August 2022 | SECTION CHIEF, MUNITIONS OPERATIONS, 27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron, Cannon AFB NM.
7. August 2022 – Present | ROTC TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, Detachment 752, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA

• Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

• 2014 Senior Airman Below the Zone
• 2016 Distinguished Graduate Award, Airmen Leadership School

• Airman Basic | January 2012
• Airman First Class | March 2012
• Senior Airman | January 2014
• Staff Sergeant | April 2016
• Technical Sergeant | February 2020