Directed student operations for 225 in-resident senior developmental education US & international officers from 47 nations annually. Primary advisor to the college commandant, faculty, and student body on all course-related activities. Also led 150 Air Force officers integrated as Fellows within premier institutions of higher learning, national strategic think tanks, interagency organizations, and Fortune 100 industry. Executed $1.9M annual developmental education program providing career-broadening education opportunities for the highest performing officers.

Provided graduate-level strategic leadership, campaign planning and warfighting instruction to senior military officers, interagency civilians focused on U.S. national security policy, development and strategic challenges. Served as primary advisor to the Air University President on all matters related to Department of Defense special operations activities.

Commanded forward-deployed group comprised of 7 expeditionary squadrons of 500 personnel and 24 aircraft conducting RPA launch and recovery, precision strike, rescue, airlift, reconnaissance, and combat support operations across 13 nations in East Africa. Conducted effective risk-management and facilitated delegated command and control ensuring the most-effective and efficient operation of 4 expeditionary bases in 3 countries.

Commanded a diverse 1,450-person, 9-squadron special operations group employing 146 aircraft. Led special operations Remotely Piloted Aircraft (MQ-9) combat mission execution across 4 combatant commands. Directed global combat operations support for the group's 6 aircraft types. Led execution of 135K combat hours and 140 training exercises, ensuring top-notch support to the warfighter and constant readiness for the next fight.

Completed demanding in-resident Masters of Strategic Studies program designed for joint, interagency and international future strategic leaders. The program focuses on developing senior joint leaders who can successfully master the cross-domains of air, space, and cyberspace and offer strategic contributions to national security.

Led 268-person squadron available to rapidly deploy across the globe supporting theater special operations requirements, conducting air traffic control, expeditionary combat medicine and combat rescue missions. Executed annual $3.8M budget fueling 28K home station air traffic control operations and ensured execution of 44K mishap-free flying hours, guaranteeing high-tempo Operations Group was combat ready. Managed planning for and execution of $46M in airfield construction upgrades. Innovative solutions drove the Air Force’s most diverse wing to the next level of capability while also ensuring zero degradation to current operations.

Served in various roles primarily focused on execution of special operations activities in support of national security objectives both in garrison and in the deployed environment. Specific roles include: EC-130H and AC-130H/W Instructor Combat Systems Officer, Chief of Wing Command and Control, Wing Executive Officer, Chief of Joint Operations, Chief of Wing Safety, and Squadron Operations Officer.