Maj. Gen. AnnMarie K. Anthony serves as Director of the Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, U.S. Strategic Command, at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb. She is responsible for the establishment, maintenance, and assessment of deployment certification standards for the Joint Force’s EMSO readiness, the identification, and assessment of the Joint Force’s EMSO deficiencies and opportunities to advance the mission, and providing risk assessments of the Department’s readiness. Additionally, she oversees two geographically separated organizations, the Joint Electromagnetic Warfare Center (JEWC) and the Joint Center for Electromagnetic Readiness (JCER).
Maj. Gen. Anthony is a distinguished graduate of the Reserve Officer Training Corps program and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, Calif. Much of her Active Duty career was spent in the 38th Reconnaissance Squadron at Offutt AFB, Neb., where she flew on the RC-135 aircraft. In 2002, Maj. Gen. Anthony transitioned to the Nebraska Air National Guard’s newly formed 170th Group. She has commanded the 155th Force Support Squadron and the 155th Mission Support Group. Prior to her current position, the general was the Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Global Operations, USSTRATCOM.
EDUCATION
1995 Bachelor of Science, Physics, Harvey Mudd College, Claremont, Calif.
1996 Undergraduate Navigator Training, Randolph AFB, Texas
1997 KC-135 Initial Qualification Training, Altus AFB, Okla.
1999 Instructor Navigator Upgrade Course, Offutt AFB, Neb.
2000 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2000 Master of Arts, Economics, University of Oklahoma, Norman, Okla.
2005 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2012 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2013 Personnel Officers Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2015 Advanced Joint Professional Military Education, Norfolk Naval Air Station, Va.
2018 Nuclear Commanders Course, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb.
2022 National Security Management Course, Syracuse University, N.Y.
2023 General and Flag Officer Homeland Security Seminar, Harvard Kennedy School, Mass.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. July 1995–February 1997, Student, Undergraduate Navigator Training, Randolph AFB,
Texas
2. February 1997–July 2002, Instructor/Evaluator Navigator, 38th Reconnaissance Squadron,
Offutt AFB, Neb.
3. July 2002–January 2010, RC-135 Instructor Navigator, 238th Combat Training Squadron,
Offutt AFB, Neb.
4. January 2010–March 2012, Director of Staff, 170th Group, Offutt AFB, Neb.
5. April 2012–August 2014, Commander, 155th Force Support Squadron, Lincoln ANG Base,
Neb.
6. August 2014–June 2016, Deputy Commander, 155th Mission Support Group, Lincoln ANG
Base, Neb.
7. June 2016–August 2018, Commander, 155th Mission Support Group, Lincoln ANG Base,
Neb.
8. August 2018–March 2020, National Guard Advisor to USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb.
9. March 2020–March 2023, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Global Operations (J3),
United States Strategic Command, USSRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb.
10. April 2023-Present, Director Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Center, United
States Strategic Command, USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb.
SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 2018–March 2020, National Guard Advisor to USSTRATCOM, Offutt AFB, Neb. As
a colonel
2. March 2020-March 2023, Mobilization Assistant to the Director of Operations (J3) and
Deputy Director of Operations (J3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations, Offutt
AFB, Neb. as a brigadier general
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: master navigator
Flight hours: more than 2,300
Aircraft flown: RC-135 S/U/V/W, TC-135, KC-135, WC-135 and E-6B
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with four devices
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal with three devices
Air Force Commendation Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant June 7, 1995
First Lieutenant June 7, 1997
Captain June 7, 1999
Major Aug. 8, 2004
Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 8, 2011
Colonel May 24, 2016
Brigadier General March 20, 2020
Major General March 23, 2024
Link: Biography in .pdf
(Current as of April 2024)