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P’Yŏngt’Aeng-Ni, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Yongin, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Air and Missile Defense Chief of a Field Army Digital Liaison Detachment supporting the Combined Ground Component Command (CGCC), composed collectively of 420,000 Republic of Korea (ROK) Soldiers. Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of one Officer, one Soldiers, and one Korean Augmentee to US Army (KATUSAs). The primary duties of the Air and Missile Defense section chief include: updating the GOC Air Defense Section on the current friendly and enemy operations, AMD… Show more Air and Missile Defense Chief of a Field Army Digital Liaison Detachment supporting the Combined Ground Component Command (CGCC), composed collectively of 420,000 Republic of Korea (ROK) Soldiers. Responsible for providing leadership and guidance to a team of one Officer, one Soldiers, and one Korean Augmentee to US Army (KATUSAs). The primary duties of the Air and Missile Defense section chief include: updating the GOC Air Defense Section on the current friendly and enemy operations, AMD plans, and defended asset priorities; monitors execution of US and ROK Air and Missile Defense Forces; facilitates coordination of US and ROK air and missile defense; briefs the GOC air defense section on current and future US AMD operations. Also served as the Public and Community Relations Chief.• Ensured two Korean Army Ground Component Command headquarters’ assets received Ballistic Missile Defense protection from both US and Korean weapons systems. • Coordinated with the other Joint Services of both the US and Korean Militaries, and the US Embassy Defense Attache office to ensure the Korean Army Ground Operations Command received support necessary to react to North Korean provocations.• Increased unit visibility among higher US and ROK commands, and Yongin City and Gyeonggi Province to highlight accomplishments of US Personnel • Managed unit Social Media; increased viewer engagement Show less

Kyogamisaki, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

Commander of a forward deployed AN/TPY-2 Radar Battery responsible for supporting PACOM, NORTHCOM, and STRATCOM in providing early warning for a strategic homeland defense. Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, safety of 26 Soldiers, 150 contractors, and their families in remote Northern Japan. Responsible for the security and operational readiness of a Strategic radar with national defense implication; an estimated value more than $750 million. Command a… Show more Commander of a forward deployed AN/TPY-2 Radar Battery responsible for supporting PACOM, NORTHCOM, and STRATCOM in providing early warning for a strategic homeland defense. Responsible for the combat readiness, training, discipline, morale, welfare, safety of 26 Soldiers, 150 contractors, and their families in remote Northern Japan. Responsible for the security and operational readiness of a Strategic radar with national defense implication; an estimated value more than $750 million. Command a garrison with contracts worth over $100 million. Develop supports relationships with United States Forces Japan (USFJ), United States Army Japan (USARJ), United States Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Kyogamisaki Sub Base Commander, Central Air Defense Force,Japanese Ground Self Defense Force 7th Regiment, Kyoto Prefectural Government and Kyotango community. Maintain a positive relationship with a city that is more than 200 miles from the nearest U.S Military Installation.• Developed support relationships with over four US commands among all four Joint services, and three commands among the Japanese Self Defense Forces.• Created communications strategies to improve relations between the US Army in Japan and the Kyoto Prefectural Government during monthly quarterly and semiannual meetings, discussions, and seminars with the Local Japanese Ministry of Defense.• Led the Battery during the beginning and height of the COVID pandemic. In charge of crisis management communications during numerous engagements with Japanese Ministry of Defense officials, and local civic organizations. Show less

Fort Carson, Colorado, United States

Brigade Air Defense Officer for a CONUS-based Stryker Brigade Combat Team consisting of over 4,600 Soldiers; responsible for coordinating with the divisional and corps staff on all Army AC2 aspects; provides the commander and staff with special area expertise operating out of the main or TAC CP; responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, and controlling air defense and airspace management for the BDE to include developing air defense plans, ADA task organization, scheme of air defense… Show more Brigade Air Defense Officer for a CONUS-based Stryker Brigade Combat Team consisting of over 4,600 Soldiers; responsible for coordinating with the divisional and corps staff on all Army AC2 aspects; provides the commander and staff with special area expertise operating out of the main or TAC CP; responsible for planning, coordinating, integrating, and controlling air defense and airspace management for the BDE to include developing air defense plans, ADA task organization, scheme of air defense operations, and reconnaissance and surveillance planning; coordinates aviation operations in support of the SBCT, providing the commander with synchronization and control of aviation operations. While forward deployed to Afghanistan, served as the Information Operations Liaison officer and Advisor to the Afghanistan National Army 201st Corps in the North East Region of Afghanistan.• Advised the 201st Afghanistan National Army Corps Information Operations Section on effective communication techniques using radio, and print technologies • Using government contracting assistance, repaired two long range communications radios which ensured the 201st Corps’ messages were received by all Afghans across the entire area of operations.• Consistently ranked the best Information Operations Section among all Afghanistan Army Corps in Afghanistan.• As the Brigade Air Defense Officer, assisted in locating UAS operators that were directing enemy activity against Forward Operating Base Gamberi in North East Afghanistan with Contracted Government Employees. Show less

United Arab Emirates

Serves as the Diplomatic Advisor for the United States Government assigned as a Technical Assistance Field Team Chief of a seven Soldier team providing in-country tactical and technical expertise for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Patriot Air Defense Artillery Units at deployed operating sites; responsible for training host nation forces on current US Patriot weapon system Tactics, Techniques, and procedures to achieve operational readiness state of greater than 85%; advises the Brigade… Show more Serves as the Diplomatic Advisor for the United States Government assigned as a Technical Assistance Field Team Chief of a seven Soldier team providing in-country tactical and technical expertise for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Patriot Air Defense Artillery Units at deployed operating sites; responsible for training host nation forces on current US Patriot weapon system Tactics, Techniques, and procedures to achieve operational readiness state of greater than 85%; advises the Brigade Commander on Mission Training Plans, Maintenance Programs, and Staff Development. Show less

Camp Yongsan, Republic Of Korea

Deputy Speech Writer for the 4-Star multinational, combined, and joint theater Commander of the United Nations Command, U.S.-ROK Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea in the Republic of Korea. Enables the Commander to effectively communicate his message with all audiences: internal and external; foreign and domestic; senior military and key civilian leaders. Researches, writes, and edits speeches, remarks, public service announcements, toasts, and introductions. Assists in developing… Show more Deputy Speech Writer for the 4-Star multinational, combined, and joint theater Commander of the United Nations Command, U.S.-ROK Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea in the Republic of Korea. Enables the Commander to effectively communicate his message with all audiences: internal and external; foreign and domestic; senior military and key civilian leaders. Researches, writes, and edits speeches, remarks, public service announcements, toasts, and introductions. Assists in developing products that explain strategic, diplomatic, military, economic, and informational concepts relevant to ROK-U.S. and regional interests. Coordinates with the Department of State, Department of Defense, Joint Staff, joint combined multi-national commands, component commands, and external agencies on topics and engagements.• Enabled the Commander to effectively communicate his message with all audiences both foreign and domestic, and with senior military and key civilian leaders to include other 4-Star General and Flag Officers, Ambassadors, and other dignitaries.• Researched, wrote, and edited speeches, remarks, public service announcements, toasts and introductions. Assisted in developing products that explain strategic, diplomatic, military, economic, and informational concepts relevant to ROK-US and regional interests.• Coordinated with the Department of State, Department of Defense, Joint Staff, Joint and Combined Commands, component commands, and external agencies on topics and engagements for the commander. Show less

Osan Airbase, Republic Of Korea

Assistant Operations Officer for a forward deployed Air Defense Artillery brigade consisting of a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery and two Patriot battalions deployed to the Republic of Korea to provide Theater Air and Missile Defense to critical Combined Forces Command assets. Responsible for assisting in the coordination of all current and future operations. Integrates war fighting functions into a single effort to accomplish the brigade commander's guidance and directives. Responsible… Show more Assistant Operations Officer for a forward deployed Air Defense Artillery brigade consisting of a Headquarters and Headquarters Battery and two Patriot battalions deployed to the Republic of Korea to provide Theater Air and Missile Defense to critical Combined Forces Command assets. Responsible for assisting in the coordination of all current and future operations. Integrates war fighting functions into a single effort to accomplish the brigade commander's guidance and directives. Responsible for coordinating joint and combined training opportunities with Eighth Army, 7th Air Force, and Republic of Korea air defense brigades. Responsible for long, short, and near term planning, oversees the Brigade Operations Center and plans future operations. Additional duties include Brigade Land and Ammunition manager, Organizational Inspection Program Coordinator, and assistant Knowledge Manager.• Assisted in the coordination of all current and future operations. Integrates war fighting functions into a single effort to accomplish the brigade commander's guidance and directives. • Coordinated joint and combined training opportunities with Eighth Army, 7th Air Force, and Republic of Korea air defense brigades. Responsible for long, short, and near term planning, oversees the Brigade Operations Center and plans future operations.• Responsible for and management of the Land and Ammunition program, Organizational Inspection Program Coordinator, and assistant Knowledge Management. Show less

Osan Airbase, Republic Of Korea

Battery Commander of an Air Defense Artillery Battery for a forward deployed Patriot Air and Missile Defense Battalion assigned to the Eighth US Army in the Republic of Korea with the mission of defending United Nations Command and Combined Forces Command critical assets by providing Air and Missile Defense for Critical assets in support of the Korean Theater of Operations. Manages the readiness, maintenance and accountability of all batteyr conventional systems and Patriot Auxiliary equipment… Show more Battery Commander of an Air Defense Artillery Battery for a forward deployed Patriot Air and Missile Defense Battalion assigned to the Eighth US Army in the Republic of Korea with the mission of defending United Nations Command and Combined Forces Command critical assets by providing Air and Missile Defense for Critical assets in support of the Korean Theater of Operations. Manages the readiness, maintenance and accountability of all batteyr conventional systems and Patriot Auxiliary equipment valued at over $350 million dollars. Responsible for the morale, health, welfare, and professional development of over 82 Korean Army augmentees, US Soldiers, Non-commissioned Officers, Officers and their Families. Fosters a command climate that treats all Soldiers and Families with dignity and respect. Show less

Songpa, Gyeonggi, South Korea

English teacher at the Republic of Korea Administration and Intelligence School located in Songpa-district of Seoul (currently located in Daejeon City along with the ROKA Headquarters). Taught English to ROK Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Noncommissioned, Commissioned, and Warrant Officers who were ordered to work in the Combined, and Multinational community. Primary duties were to develop lesson plans, and curriculum.