Col. Terrell W. Eikner is the commander of the 307th Maintenance Group, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. He serves as the Senior Air Reserve Technician (ART) responsible for providing daily program management, direction, and guidance to 625 ARTs and Traditional Reservists, and 250 Active-Duty Air Force personnel dedicated to the repair, inspection, and maintenance of the B-52 Stratofortress aircraft.
The Colonel enlisted in the Air Force in August 1987 as an A-10 avionics technician and joined the Air Force Reserve in August 1992 as an A-10 and B-52 avionics technician. In 2004, he earned his commission through the Deserving Airman Commissioning Program. During his military career, he has held positions as Maintenance Operations Officer, Systems Integration Branch Chief, and deputy maintenance group commander. Col. Eikner has deployed in support of Operations DESERT SHIELD, DESERT STORM, and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM.
EDUCATION
1996 Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education Mathematics, Louisiana State University, Shreveport, La.
1997 Associate of Applied Science, Avionics Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell, Air Force Base, Ala.
2000 Associate of Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell, Air Force Base, Ala.
2009 Graduate, Squadron Officer School, Air University, Maxwell, Air Force Base, Ala.
2011 Master of Aeronautical Science, Aviation Management Specialization, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
2017 Graduate with Distinction, Air Command and Staff College, Air University, Maxwell, Air Force Base, Ala.
2022 Graduate, Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
August 1987– August 1991, A-10 Avionics Technician, 76th AMU, England AFB, La.
August 1992 – August 1994, A-10 Avionics Technician, 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La.
August 1994 – September 1997, B-52H Avionics Technician, 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La.
September 1997 – October 1999, Electrical/Environmental Technician, 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La.
October 1999 – April 2004, B-52H Avionics Technician, 917th Wing, Barksdale AFB, La.
April 2004 – February 2007, Staff Maintenance Officer, 442d Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
February 2007 – November 2008, Maintenance Operations Officer, 442d Fighter Wing, Whiteman AFB, Mo.
November 2008 – September 2009, MSEP Branch Chief, Headquarters AFRC, Robins AFB, Ga.
October 2009 – January 2011, LCAP Maintenance OIC, Headquarters AFRC, Robins AFB, Ga.
February 2011 – October 2011, Systems Integration Branch Chief, Headquarters AFRC, Robins AFB, Ga.
October 2011 – January 2015, Maintenance Operations Officer, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
January 2015 – April 2019, Commander, 919th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Duke Field, Fla.
April 2019 – June 2023, Commander, 315th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Joint Base Charleston, S.C.
June 2023 – July 2025, Deputy Commander, 403d Maintenance Group, Keesler AFB, Miss.
July 2025 – Present, Commander, 307th Maintenance Group, Barksdale AFB, La.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device with four oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze service star Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon Short
Air Force Longevity Service with six devices Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 2 “M” Devices NATO Medal
Kuwait Liberation Medal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Kuwait Liberation Medal Government of Kuwait
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION [MILITARY ONLY]
Airman Feb. 27, 1988
Airman 1st Class Dec. 27, 1989
Senior Airman Aug. 27, 1990
Staff Sergeant Sept. 1, 1994
Tech Sergeant May 1, 2000
Second Lieutenant April 23, 2004
First Lieutenant April 23, 2006
Captain April 23, 2008
Major April 23, 2013
Lieutenant Colonel Aug. 31, 2018
Colonel July 1, 2025
(Current as of July 2025)