Hill Air Force Base Biography – Dale “Russ” Johnston
Chief Master Sergeant Dale “Russ” Johnston is the Chief Enlisted Manager of the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He provides leadership and guidance for over 160 personnel and serves as a principal advisor to the Squadron commander.
Chief Johnston enlisted in the Air Force Reserves in March 1988 after graduating from Layton High School in 1986. After basic training he completed the Air Transportation Specialist Course at Sheppard AFB, TX and was subsequently assigned Hill AFB. During his career, Chief Johnston was voluntarily activated in support of Desert Storm/Desert Shield with tours of duty at Bergstrom AFB, Texas, and George AFB, California. In 2004 he was activated in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom for 365 days, tours of duty included a deployment to Tallil AB, Iraq, with follow on tours to Charleston AFB, SC, and Rhein Main AB, Germany. He was activated again in 2007, deploying to Bagram AB, Afghanistan, in direct support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
This is a night that we will always remember, watching our Husband, Father, Son, Grandson, Airman and Friend accomplish such a monumental goal. Less than 1% of Military members make it to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, so yes, we are proud!
