Staff Sergeant Jonathan Tongonhan

Jonathan Tongohan

Staff Sergeant Jonathan Tongohan is the Administration Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge of Sub-Region 5, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 535 at Syracuse University. In this capacity he is responsible for overseeing a host of personnel programs and records for 3 active-duty officers and enlisted personnel and over 40 USAF officer candidates. He also oversees security clearance, enlistment, categorization, and commissioning processes.

Sergeant Tongohan enlisted in the Air Force on April 2014, as an Admin. He has served multiple squadrons as a CSS Admin, with a varied experience in Commander programs and MPF support.

EDUCATION:

  • 2014 Attended Basic Training, Lackland AFB, TX
  • 2018 Airman Leadership School, Aviano AB, Italy

ASSIGNMENTS:

  1. 28 Nov 2014 – 30 Nov 2016, Military Postal Clerk, Yokota AFB, Japan
  2. 28 Dec 2016 – 29 Dec 2019, Administration Technician, Camp Darby, Italy
  3. 1 Jan 2020 – 19 Oct 2022, NCOIC, Admin, JB Lewis-McChord, WA
  4. 31 Oct 2022 – Present , NCOIC, Admin, AFROTC DET 535, Syracuse University, NY

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:

Air and Space Achievement Medal with two oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

2017 – Maintenance Staff Professional Amn 2nd Qtr. 731st Munitions Squadron, Camp Darby, Italy

2018 – Staff Professional Amn 1st Qtr. 731st Munitions Squadron, Camp Darby, Italy

2018 – Staff Professional Amn 3rd Qtr. 731st Munitions Squadron, Camp Darby, Italy

2018 – Staff Professional Amn 4th Qtr. 731st Munitions Squadron, Camp Darby, Italy

2021 – NCO of the 3rd Qtr. 1st Combat Weather Squadron, JB Lewis-McChord, WA

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:

Airman First Class                     06 Jun 2014
Senior Airman                            06 Oct 2016
Staff Sergeant                             01 Jan 2019

(Current as of 19 January 2023)