Master Sergeant Michael Knodle
Master Sergeant Michael Knodle is a Broadcast Journalist for the 119th Wing Public Affairs Office, North Dakota Air National Guard.
Sergeant Knodle enlisted in the North Dakota Air National Guard in 1990 as a Fuel Systems Mechanic. Upon graduation from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Mass Communications, he transferred to the 119th Wing Visual Information Office in 1995. He served as a traditional Guardsman in the Visual Information and later, the Public Affairs office for twenty years. In 2015, he assumed a federal technician position as a Broadcaster for the 119th Wing.
As a civilian, Sergeant Knodle was the media services manager at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN from 1998-2015 where he was responsible for all video production, studio production, live events and video streaming activities. Prior to that position, he served as associate producer for WDAZ-TV news in Grand Forks, ND from 1997-1998.
EDUCATION
1995 Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mass Communications, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
1996 Defense Information School-Video Production, Ft. Meade, MD
2015 Associates Degree, Communications, Community College of the Air Force
ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1990 – July 1990, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX.
2. July 1990-September 1990, Fuel Systems School, Chanute AFB, IL
3. February 1996-May 1996, Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal (2 Devices)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (13 Devices)
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal (7 Devices)
National Defense Service Medal (1Device)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Medal (5 Devices)
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (2 Devices)
Air Force Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman-November 25, 1990
Airman First Class -January 15, 1992
Senior Airman- November 18, 1992
Staff Sergeant -January 11, 1995
Technical Sergeant –March 24, 1999
Master Sergeant – August 10, 2016
(Current as of January 7, 2018)