Biographies

182nd Airlift Wing

Colonel

Bruce W. Bennett

Col. Bruce W. Bennett is the commander of the 182nd Maintenance Group, 182nd Airlift Wing, in Peoria, Illinois. He leads several hundred Airmen proficient across 15 Air Force specialty codes providing maintenance and back shop operations for Peoria’s fleet of C-130H3 Hercules aircraft supporting
Chief Master Sergeant

PATRICK A. TAYLOR

Chief Master Sergeant Patrick A. Taylor is the group senior enlisted leader for the 182nd Maintenance Group, 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, Illinois. He is responsible for the professional development and proper utilization of the group’s enlisted force working in concert with other enlisted leaders
Chief Master Sergeant

WILLIAM T. THURSTON II

Chief Master Sgt. William T. Thurston II is the quality assurance superintendent for the 182nd Maintenance Group. He plans, implements and executes a quality assurance program that includes independent surveillance and evaluations of all assigned aircraft, aircraft components, and maintenance