About the 412th Mission Support Group

The Mission Support Group delivers combat and test-enabling mission support to over 11,000 personnel assigned to Edwards Air Force Base, the 412th Test Wing, the Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA’s Flight Research Facility and 50 associate units on an installation spanning 308,000 acres.

The 412th Communications Squadron operates and defends Edwards’ cyberspace domain and is responsible for full-spectrum capabilities to enable weapons system testing, evaluation and development in order to deliver war-winning capability to our nation’s combat air forces.

The group’s 412th Force Support Squadron enables the human warfighter, providing exceptional personnel and manpower administration, as well as morale, welfare and recreation support programs and services for the entire Edwards’ community.

The 412th Logistics Readiness Squadron integrates transportation, fuel, supply and logistics planning to provide world-class customer support to the Edwards’ mission.

The group’s 412th Security Forces Squadron provides integrated base defense and force protection for all Edwards’ personnel and missions, while simultaneously preparing and deploying defenders in support of worldwide contingencies and combat operations. Additionally, the Combat Arms Section of the 412th Security Forces Squadron equips not only 412 TW Airmen but LAAFB, Plant 42, March ARB, Miramar, six Army Units, DCIS and NASA with cutting-edge, innovative marksmanship skills to enhance our nation’s warfighting capabilities year-round.

The 412th Mission Support Group also serves as the base liaison to the local school district, Army and Air Force Exchange Service and Defense Commissary Agency.

412th Mission Support Group Leadership

Second Lieutenant June 13, 2010
First Lieutenant September 13, 2012
Captain September 13, 2014
Major July 01, 2020
Lieutenant Colonel July 01, 2025

Lieutenant Colonel Christian Vigo

Lt. Col. Christian B. Vigo is the Commander of the 412th Force Support Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California. 412 FSS is responsible for providing sustainment, military and civilian personnel, manpower, educational development, family, deployment, and morale-and-welfare functions to support mission execution of the 412th Test Wing. 412 FSS serves more than 10,000 military, civilian, dependents and retirees, from “cradle to grave,” while sustaining mission capabilities.

Vigo earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice at San Diego State University, California and received his commission through Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 075 in 2010. He completed his Master of Arts degrees in Human Resource Development and Management and Leadership at Webster University in 2017.

Prior to assuming his current position, Vigo served as the Section Commander for Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. He exercised G-Series authority for the Air Force’s second largest MAJCOM headquarters, responsible for over 1,600 personnel across sixteen Directorates and special staff. Additionally, he served as the chief advisor to AMC senior leadership on morale, health and quality of life issues impacting headquarters personnel and operations.

EDUCATION
2010 Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice, San Diego State University, CA
2011 Force Support Officer Course, Keesler AFB, MS
2011 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2014 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2017 Master of Arts, Human Resource Development/Management and Leadership, Webster University, MO
2023 Air Command and Staff College (by correspondence)
2025 Air War College (by correspondence)

ASSIGNMENTS OR CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. December 2010 – November 2012, OIC, Readiness and Plans, 92d Force Support Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
2. November 2012 – January 2013, Food Services Officer, 92d Force Support Squadron, Fairchild AFB, WA
3. January 2013 – December 2014, Manpower and Personnel Flight Commander, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM
4. December 2014 – December 2015, Force Development Flight Commander, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM. (July 2015 – December 2015, J1 Director, Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component, Bagram, Afghanistan)
5. December 2015 – November 2017, Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, Cannon AFB, NM
6. December 2017 – July 2019, Recruiting Officer, AFROTC Det 910, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
7. August 2019 – May 2020, Operations Flight Commander, AFROTC Det 910, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
8. June 2020 – June 2021, Operations Officer, AFROTC Det 910, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
9. July 2021 – July 2023, Operations Officer, 92d Force Support Squadron, Fairchild Air Force Base, WA
10. July 2023 – May 2025, Section Commander, Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, IL
11. June 2025 – Present, Commander, 412th Force Support Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, CA

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal with first oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with first oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal with first oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Unit Award with first oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with third oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Service Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold border