Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Bukowski is the Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. She commands 10 flights throughout 21 states in the Northeastern United States. The Squadron is comprised of 87
military and 10 civilian personnel, 66 recruiting offices, and has an area of operations that spans 588,310 square miles.
She also partners with federal agencies and civic, educational and community leaders to access high-quality recruits to meet the Air Force Reserve enlistment and line officer requirements for national security. She manages a $675,000 
annual budget, and the accession of more than 1,600 Citizen Airmen each year.

Lt. Col. Bukowski was commissioned in 2008 through the ROTC program at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. She completed her logistical technical training also in 2008 and has served in both the Active and Reserve Components. She is a fully qualified Logistics Readiness Officer with experience in training and exercises for the Air and Army National Guard forces, operational expertise in Contingency Response missions, and extensive knowledge in Air Force Global Force Management.

Prior to her current position, she was the Air Force’s subject matter expert in Reserve Component mobilizations and managed the activation of over 45,000 Airmen to support 39 named operations across 11 combatant commands. As a result, she was awarded the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations Field Grade Officer of the Quarter in 2026. She deployed in support of Operation SPARTAN SHIELD as the initial joint logistics officer on the ground to reopen Price Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the first non-rated Director of Operations in the Contingency Response Group’s history, Lt Col Bukowski was awarded the Air Force’s Contingency Response Performer of the year in 2019. She also deployed as Deputy Mayor in support of Operation ALLIES WELCOME, where the Joint Task Force was responsible for resettling 15,000 Afghan evacuees.

EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
2008 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master of Arts, Military Science and Operational Art, Air University
2021 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

ASSIGNMENTS

1. August 2008 – November 2010, Vehicle Management & Fuels Management Flight Commanders, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla.
2. November 2010 – June 2013, Deployment and Distribution & Material Management Flight Commanders, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kan.
3. June 2013 – August 2016, Joint Training, Assessment, and Exercise Branch Chief, JFHQ, Concord, N.H.
4. August 2016 – August 2017, Plans and Programs Officer, JFHQ, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
5. May 2018 – May 2019, Assistant Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
6. May 2019 – May 2021, Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
7. May 2021 – October 2022, Operations Officer, 35th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
8. October 2022 – April 2026, Mobilization Branch Chief, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
9. April 2026 – Present, Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Training Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 28, 2008
First Lieutenant May 28, 2010
Captain May 28, 2012
Major June 3, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel December 19, 2023

(Current as of May 2026)

Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Bukowski is the Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. She commands 10 flights throughout 21 states in the Northeastern United States. The Squadron is comprised of 87
military and 10 civilian personnel, 66 recruiting offices, and has an area of operations that spans 588,310 square miles.
She also partners with federal agencies and civic, educational and community leaders to access high-quality recruits to meet the Air Force Reserve enlistment and line officer requirements for national security. She manages a $675,000 
annual budget, and the accession of more than 1,600 Citizen Airmen each year.

Lt. Col. Bukowski was commissioned in 2008 through the ROTC program at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. She completed her logistical technical training also in 2008 and has served in both the Active and Reserve Components. She is a fully qualified Logistics Readiness Officer with experience in training and exercises for the Air and Army National Guard forces, operational expertise in Contingency Response missions, and extensive knowledge in Air Force Global Force Management.

Prior to her current position, she was the Air Force’s subject matter expert in Reserve Component mobilizations and managed the activation of over 45,000 Airmen to support 39 named operations across 11 combatant commands. As a result, she was awarded the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations Field Grade Officer of the Quarter in 2026. She deployed in support of Operation SPARTAN SHIELD as the initial joint logistics officer on the ground to reopen Price Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the first non-rated Director of Operations in the Contingency Response Group’s history, Lt Col Bukowski was awarded the Air Force’s Contingency Response Performer of the year in 2019. She also deployed as Deputy Mayor in support of Operation ALLIES WELCOME, where the Joint Task Force was responsible for resettling 15,000 Afghan evacuees.

EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
2008 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master of Arts, Military Science and Operational Art, Air University
2021 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

ASSIGNMENTS

1. August 2008 – November 2010, Vehicle Management & Fuels Management Flight Commanders, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla.
2. November 2010 – June 2013, Deployment and Distribution & Material Management Flight Commanders, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kan.
3. June 2013 – August 2016, Joint Training, Assessment, and Exercise Branch Chief, JFHQ, Concord, N.H.
4. August 2016 – August 2017, Plans and Programs Officer, JFHQ, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
5. May 2018 – May 2019, Assistant Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
6. May 2019 – May 2021, Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
7. May 2021 – October 2022, Operations Officer, 35th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
8. October 2022 – April 2026, Mobilization Branch Chief, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
9. April 2026 – Present, Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Training Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 28, 2008
First Lieutenant May 28, 2010
Captain May 28, 2012
Major June 3, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel December 19, 2023

(Current as of May 2026)

Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Bukowski is the Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. She commands 10 flights throughout 21 states in the Northeastern United States. The Squadron is comprised of 87
military and 10 civilian personnel, 66 recruiting offices, and has an area of operations that spans 588,310 square miles.
She also partners with federal agencies and civic, educational and community leaders to access high-quality recruits to meet the Air Force Reserve enlistment and line officer requirements for national security. She manages a $675,000 
annual budget, and the accession of more than 1,600 Citizen Airmen each year.

Lt. Col. Bukowski was commissioned in 2008 through the ROTC program at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. She completed her logistical technical training also in 2008 and has served in both the Active and Reserve Components. She is a fully qualified Logistics Readiness Officer with experience in training and exercises for the Air and Army National Guard forces, operational expertise in Contingency Response missions, and extensive knowledge in Air Force Global Force Management.

Prior to her current position, she was the Air Force’s subject matter expert in Reserve Component mobilizations and managed the activation of over 45,000 Airmen to support 39 named operations across 11 combatant commands. As a result, she was awarded the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations Field Grade Officer of the Quarter in 2026. She deployed in support of Operation SPARTAN SHIELD as the initial joint logistics officer on the ground to reopen Price Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the first non-rated Director of Operations in the Contingency Response Group’s history, Lt Col Bukowski was awarded the Air Force’s Contingency Response Performer of the year in 2019. She also deployed as Deputy Mayor in support of Operation ALLIES WELCOME, where the Joint Task Force was responsible for resettling 15,000 Afghan evacuees.

EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
2008 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master of Arts, Military Science and Operational Art, Air University
2021 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

ASSIGNMENTS

1. August 2008 – November 2010, Vehicle Management & Fuels Management Flight Commanders, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla.
2. November 2010 – June 2013, Deployment and Distribution & Material Management Flight Commanders, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kan.
3. June 2013 – August 2016, Joint Training, Assessment, and Exercise Branch Chief, JFHQ, Concord, N.H.
4. August 2016 – August 2017, Plans and Programs Officer, JFHQ, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
5. May 2018 – May 2019, Assistant Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
6. May 2019 – May 2021, Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
7. May 2021 – October 2022, Operations Officer, 35th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
8. October 2022 – April 2026, Mobilization Branch Chief, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
9. April 2026 – Present, Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Training Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 28, 2008
First Lieutenant May 28, 2010
Captain May 28, 2012
Major June 3, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel December 19, 2023

(Current as of May 2026)

Lt. Col. Stephanie L. Bukowski is the Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. She commands 10 flights throughout 21 states in the Northeastern United States. The Squadron is comprised of 87
military and 10 civilian personnel, 66 recruiting offices, and has an area of operations that spans 588,310 square miles.
She also partners with federal agencies and civic, educational and community leaders to access high-quality recruits to meet the Air Force Reserve enlistment and line officer requirements for national security. She manages a $675,000 
annual budget, and the accession of more than 1,600 Citizen Airmen each year.

Lt. Col. Bukowski was commissioned in 2008 through the ROTC program at Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey. She completed her logistical technical training also in 2008 and has served in both the Active and Reserve Components. She is a fully qualified Logistics Readiness Officer with experience in training and exercises for the Air and Army National Guard forces, operational expertise in Contingency Response missions, and extensive knowledge in Air Force Global Force Management.

Prior to her current position, she was the Air Force’s subject matter expert in Reserve Component mobilizations and managed the activation of over 45,000 Airmen to support 39 named operations across 11 combatant commands. As a result, she was awarded the Deputy Chief of Staff of Operations Field Grade Officer of the Quarter in 2026. She deployed in support of Operation SPARTAN SHIELD as the initial joint logistics officer on the ground to reopen Price Sultan Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As the first non-rated Director of Operations in the Contingency Response Group’s history, Lt Col Bukowski was awarded the Air Force’s Contingency Response Performer of the year in 2019. She also deployed as Deputy Mayor in support of Operation ALLIES WELCOME, where the Joint Task Force was responsible for resettling 15,000 Afghan evacuees.

EDUCATION
2008 Bachelor of Arts, Economics, Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey
2008 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master of Arts, Military Science and Operational Art, Air University
2021 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

ASSIGNMENTS

1. August 2008 – November 2010, Vehicle Management & Fuels Management Flight Commanders, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Altus AFB, Okla.
2. November 2010 – June 2013, Deployment and Distribution & Material Management Flight Commanders, 22nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, McConnell AFB, Kan.
3. June 2013 – August 2016, Joint Training, Assessment, and Exercise Branch Chief, JFHQ, Concord, N.H.
4. August 2016 – August 2017, Plans and Programs Officer, JFHQ, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
5. May 2018 – May 2019, Assistant Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
6. May 2019 – May 2021, Operations Officer, 621st Contingency Response Support Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
7. May 2021 – October 2022, Operations Officer, 35th Aerial Port Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.
8. October 2022 – April 2026, Mobilization Branch Chief, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, The Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
9. April 2026 – Present, Commander, 350th Recruiting Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with four oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Armed Forces Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with two oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Training Ribbon

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 28, 2008
First Lieutenant May 28, 2010
Captain May 28, 2012
Major June 3, 2017
Lieutenant Colonel December 19, 2023

(Current as of May 2026)