AMC Welcomes Dedicated Leader in Air Force Safety

Recently, CMSgt Michael A. Evans became the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Safety Directorate and Major Command Functional Manager for the Safety Career Field at the Air Mobility Command Headquarters, Scott Air Force Base (AFB), IL. In this role, Evans serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Safety, guiding on all matters related to risk management, mishap prevention, and force readiness. He oversees the interpretation and implementation of safety directives and programs, ensuring their alignment with Air Force policies and operational objectives. In addition, he assesses readiness and mission capability across the command, identifies critical staffing requirements, and advocates for Air Expeditionary Force and command-level resourcing needs.

Evans entered the Air Force in January 2001, completing the Security Forces training in May of that year. He held a variety of positions before transitioning into Occupational Safety in 2007. Prior to his current position, he served as the Senior Enlisted Leader of the Command Occupational Safety Division at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Safety Directorate, headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Evans has been heavily involved in shaping Air Force safety education and standards in the Safety Career Field, contributing to training improvements that enhance operational safety across the command. He helped develop the Weighted Airman Promotion System’s Specialty Knowledge Test and the Pre-Craftsman Safety Course. He applied his expertise in risk management to safeguard personnel and assets in dynamic operational environments during deployments in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM and OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM.

Evans’ career also spans numerous assignments across various Air Force installations, including Seymour Johnson AFB, NC; Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Los Angeles AFB, CA; Andersen AFB, Guam; Joint Base San Antonio, TX; Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA; and Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

He has served in various safety-related roles, including Safety Technician, Ground Safety Manager, Occupational Safety Manager, Wing Safety Superintendent, and Senior Enlisted Leader of the Occupational Safety Division.

Throughout his career, Evans has received numerous awards and service and expeditionary medals, including the Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters, the Air and Space Organizational Excellence Award, and the National Defense Service Medal. His campaign medals include the Afghanistan Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star and the Iraq Campaign Medal with a Bronze Star.

With over two decades of military service, Evans remains committed to advancing safety initiatives, improving force readiness, and mentoring future Air Force leaders. His leadership and expertise in Occupational Safety and risk management have shaped safety directives and contributed to the overall effectiveness of Air Mobility Command and the broader Air Force mission. As a senior leader, he continues to advocate for the integration of innovative safety strategies, ensuring that Air Force personnel remain prepared to meet the demands of modern military operations while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.