Col. Nicole Ivers is the Deputy Commander of the 102nd Intelligence Wing, Otis Air National Guard Base, Massachusetts. She is responsible for the activities of 1,260 military and civilian personnel ready to respond to domestic emergencies in the Commonwealth with homeland medical and security forces, while maintaining preparedness to accomplish the wing’s wartime missions of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, cryptologic intelligence, cyber engineering and installation support and expeditionary combat support.
Col. Ivers began her military career when she enlisted in the Massachusetts Army National Guard in January 1984. Served as Enlisted, Warrant Officer and a Commissioned Officer before transferring to the Air National Guard in 2005. She obtained her commission through Direct Commissioning. Since joining the ANG, Col. Ivers has served in various capacities such as the wing executive officer, public affairs officer, comptroller flight commander and logistics readiness flight commander. In 2008 she deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Col. Ivers has completed approximately 130 hours of specialized FEMA training including subject areas such as the National Incident Management System, the National Response Framework, Continuity of Operations and Emergency Operations Center management and operations. Prior to her current position Col. Ivers served as the Comman der, 102nd Mission Support Group.
EDUCATION
2000 Bachelor of Science, Accounting, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, Mass.
2007 Squadron Officer School (in-residence) Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2014 Air Command and Staff College (Correspondence)
2016 Master of Science, Emergency Management, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Buzzards Bay, Mass.
2018 Master of Arts, Military/Strategic Leadership, Air War College, (In-residence) Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
- January 2005 – April 2009, Public Affairs Officer, 102nd Fighter Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- April 2009 – December 2012, Wing Executive Staff Officer, 102nd Intelligence Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- December 2012 – July 2017, Commander, 102nd Comptroller Flight, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- July 2017 – May 2018, Student, Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
- May 2018 – January 2019, Wing Planning Officer, 102nd Intelligence Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- February 2019 – October 2020, Commander, 102nd Logistics Readiness Flight, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- October 2020 – April 2021 – Deputy Commander, 102nd Mission Support Group, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- April 2021 – Commander 102nd Mission Support Group, Otis ANGB, Mass.
- February 2025 – Present, Deputy Commander, 102nd Intelligence Wing, Otis ANGB, Mass.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal (with four Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air and Space Commendation Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster)
Army Commendation Medal (with one Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters)
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (with four Oak Leaf Clusters)
Good Conduct Medal
Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal (with One Service Star)
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air and Space Longevity Service Award (with seven Oak Leaf Clusters)
Army Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with three Hourglass Devices and 1 “M” Device)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Rifle)
Army Service Ribbon
OCCUPATIONAL BADGES
Public Affairs
Acquisition and Financial Management
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
1st Vice President, National Guard Association of Massachusetts
Member, National Guard Association of the United States
Board of Directors, American Red Cross Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape & Islands Chapter
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant, October 30, 2001
First Lieutenant, October 30, 2003
Captain, October 30, 2005
Major, January 15, 2010
Lieutenant Colonel, March 12, 2015
Colonel, May 1, 2021
(Current as of February 2025)