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Laughlin AFB, Texas, United States

GS-12 Civilian Academic & Simulator Instructor in the T-1A Aircraft.

Laughlin AFB, Texas, United States

Deputy Wing Commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas—Home of the Largest Pilot producing base in the Air Force. I actively assist the Wing Commander in leading and administering a dynamic flying training wing, which supports 2.8K base personnel. My responsibilities include overseeing the development of OPLANS, policies.

Maxwell AFB, AL

I assisted the Commandant in planning, policy-making, developing, and implementing the Distance Learning strategic vision for Professional Military Education (PME). I supported over 28,000 Air Force Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Civilian, and Joint students in the Squadron Officer School (SOS), Air Command and Staff College (ACSC), Air War College (AWC).

Montgomery, Alabama, United States

Class President and Student. Completed rigorous Advanced Warfare Center senior-level PME program and attained Air University (AU) Master of Strategic Studies degree. Focused studies on leadership & ethics, international security studies, national military strategy, and joint warfighting. Awarded JPME (Joint Professional Military Studies) Phase II.

Laughlin AFB, Texas, United States

As the second-in-command to the Operations Group Commander (OG/CC), I was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the $1.1 billion SUPT fleet, which consisted of 215 T-1, T-6, and T-38 training aircraft. I supervised the group's 1,100 military and civilian personnel across four flying training squadrons, an operations support squadron, a student.

Laughlin AFB

I commanded a 172-member squadron, which included 21 officers, 120 enlisted personnel, and 31 civilians/contractors. I supervised the wing's largest enlisted squadron and led air traffic control and airfield operations at the Air Force's 6th busiest airfield, which encompassed a 9-million-square-foot ramp and 10,000 square miles of airspace, executing.

Laughlin AFB, TX

I was the Director of Operations for a 203-member squadron, comprising 22 officers, 147 enlisted personnel, and 34 civilians/contractors. I led the largest enlisted squadron in the wing and directed air traffic control and airfield operations at the Air Force's 7th busiest airfield, covering 9 million square feet of ramp and 10,000 square miles of.

Naples Area, Italy

I led an 18-person Joint Command Element in supporting the 3-Star's command and control of two operations headquarters: JFCNP and the European Union Command Element (EUCE). As a trusted advisor and assistant to the Chief of Staff (COS), I prepared and edited senior executive correspondence and presentations. I ensured that the Chief of Staff's NATO/EUCE.

Naples Area, Italy

As the principal assistant to the NATO Assist Deputy Chief of Staff ( J3), I led the largest division at headquarters, prioritizing, assigning, and monitoring tasks for an 89-person multinational staff. I organized and executed the J3 vision, coordinating multilateral staff actions within JFCNP and SHAPE/NATO components. Additionally, I served as the.

Naples Area, Italy

Chief Executive Officer to the NATO HQ's Allied Joint Forces Command (JFC) Director of Operations (J-3) in Naples, Italy.Principal assistant to J3; largest HQ division; prioritizes/assigns/monitors tasks for 89-person Joint multi-national staff. Organized/executed J3 vision; coordinated multi-lateral stafff actions within JFCNP and SHAPE/NATO components..

60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis AFB, CA

I commanded a selectively-manned flight operation comprising 23 instructor pilots and support personnel at AMC's (Air Mobility Command) largest Formal Training Unit (FTU). I flew, directed, and supervised ground and flight training for active duty and AFRC (Air Force Reserve Command) pilots, flightengineers, and BO (Boom Operator) initial qualification.

376th Air Expeditionary Wing, Kyrgyz Republic

During my deployment as the Wing Director of Staff (DS), I led 18 Wing Staff Agencies and 78 personnel. I oversaw the execution of 3,900 combat missions, offloading 162 million pounds of fuel and transporting 260,000 passengers in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Additionally, as the Combat Air Tasking Director for the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing, I.

Travis AFB, CA

Represented the Wing Commander and led the Commander's Action Group (CAG) in overseeing activities involving 19 staff agencies and 4 groups within AMC's (Air Mobility Command) largest Wing. I conducted research, developed, disseminated, and implemented programs covering mission andpersonnel issues, interfacing with two wings and 15 Expeditionary Mobility.

Travis AFB, CA

I led a 28-member KC-10 team, maximizing effectiveness for a $32 million training program, ultimately responsible for training 24 combat-ready pilots and aircrew members. Integrated training policy with the 60th Operations Group Training and served as the Squadron delegate for HQ AMC(Headquarters Air Mobility Command) training issues. I flew and instructed.

Mcguire AFB, NJ

I directly supervised 18 KC-10 pilots and aircrew members, offering quality feedback, effective counseling, and timely mentorship. Commanded KC-10 combat-ready aircrew, overseeing the utilization of an $88.4 million mobility asset to accomplish air refueling and cargo missions. As a KC-10 aircraft commander, I flew high level missions and supported.

Latin American Region, Certificate

The three-day Latin America Seminar examined the growth and political transformations sweeping throughout Latin America, both good and.

Masters Degree In Military Strategic Studies, Military And Strategic Leadership

Activities and Societies: -Recipient of the Secretary of the Air Force Award for Leadership -HAP Arnold Executive Leadership Series

Usaf Instructor Pilot, T-1 Pilot Instructor Training (Pit)

Joint And Combined Warfighting School (Jcws) - Jpme-Ii, Military Joint Operations Planning And Strategy

The Joint and Combined Warfighting School produces graduates capable of creatively and effectively planning operational level warfighting.

Nato, Nato Defense Policy Course

Activities and Societies: NATO Defense Policy CourseNATO Defense Policy Course

Nato, Psyops Course

Activities and Societies: NATO Psyops Course

Ide - Air Command And Staff College (Acsc) (Correspondence)

IDE - AIR COMMAND AND STAFF COLLEGE (ACSC) (correspondence)

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Military Management, Graduated With Cum Laude Honors

Pme, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies, Graduated In The Top 1/3 Of Class (No Dg Option) & Member Of Top 1/3 Flight.

Usaf Instructor Pilot, T-1 Pilot Instructor Training (Pit)

Aeronautical Rating - Pilot, Usaf Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training

USAF Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training