Col. Joshua C. Waggoner is the commander of the 122nd Fighter
Wing, Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base, Indiana. He organizes,
trains and equips more than 1,000 professional Airmen, providing
decisive firepower and agile combat support to combatant
commanders worldwide. Col Waggoner executes an annual budget
in excess of $70 million. He formulates plans and policies for flying
operations, aircraft maintenance, mission support and medical
agencies across the wing. Col. Waggoner coordinates requirements
at the local, state and national levels and he is accountable for
policies pertaining to operations, personnel, equipment, funds and
real property.

Chief Master Sgt. Kyle D. Hoopingarner is the Wing Command Chief for the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard, Fort Wayne, Indiana. As the Wing Command Chief, he is the senior enlisted advisor and is responsible for advising commanders and staff on mission effectiveness, professional development, military readiness, training, utilization, health, morale and welfare of the Wing’s enlisted Airmen and takes action to address and correct shortfalls and challenges. He is also responsible for providing leadership to all enlisted personnel and is the functional manager for Group Superintendents and First Sergeants within the Fighter Wing.