David Benson Email & Phone Number

Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta, Georgia

Newnan, Georgia, United States

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Dyess Afb, Texas

Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Heads an organization of over 4,600 personnel who operate and maintain the world's largest B-1 bomber fleet of 33 aircraft that serve as part of the Air Force's strategic and conventional long-range strike combat force. Responsible for all aspects of operations, maintenance, logistics, human resources, and a $110M portfolio to ensure the wing's ability to execute operations around the world. Responsible for the safe, effective execution of over 5,600 flying hours annually. Also responsible for the care of 8,000 family members and 8,000 local retirees. Led organization to 60 awards to include the Gen Welsh Award for the Air Force's best integrated unit. - B-1 Pilot- Led historic mission shift from deployed operations in the Middle East to operations around the globe- Developed innovative culture which produced six policy changes now adopted at the national level - Challenged the team to be more operationally effective/efficient through better communication; increased operations 43% while also increasing production effectiveness 50% above historical norms- Partnered with local, state and national elected leaders to pass legislation increasing the safety and security of the base- Seamlessly fused the first-ever B-1 reserve unit into our organization

Whiteman Afb, Mo

Commander of the U.S. Air Force's B-2 stealth bomber operations group. Led an organization of 400 personnel, an annual budget of $35M, and military assets valued at over $46B. Responsible for training of all B-2 aviators, and the operations and planning to ensure the combat readiness of the Air Force's premier long-range strike aircraft. Responsible for the safe execution of over 5,000 flight hours annually. Led the organization to earn the General Muir S. Fairchild Trophy as the U.S. Air Force's best bomb wing in both 2014 and 2015, and the General Curtis E. Lemay Trophy for the U.S. Air Force's best bomber operations.- B-2 Evaluator Pilot and T-38 Evaluator Pilot- Authored a strategic plan for the organization. The first in over a decade. - Centralized and integrated 75 duties across the unit; saved 10,000 man-hours annually- Improved teamwork and communication with other organizations increasing operations by 20%, the highest in 8 years- Led the creation of a $6M virtual training center, merging simulated and real world domains, allowing the highest fidelity training in the most challenging environments

Pentagon

Advised the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Secretary of Defense on the assignment and allocation of United States forces around the world to meet national strategic objectives. Worked with all Department of Defense Services and Combatant Commanders to formulate the sourcing of resources to support military operations around the world.- Negotiated the resourcing of over 3,800 global requirements for Fiscal Year 2015 operational plans- Ensured the Department of Defense was able to meet demands despite a 20% cut in the Defense Budget

Newport Naval Station

Whiteman Air Force Base

Second in command of six squadrons of more than 1,800 personnel for the only B-2 wing in the world. Provides direct support for security, construction, communication, fire protection, human resources and family support for over $46B in assets and the people that support and operate them. Help oversee a $40M budget and a $340M construction program.- T-38 Instructor Pilot- Worked with corporate vendors to secure high priority parts for the B-2 three months early- Orchestrated the $1M emergency repair of a critical operations facility following a flood- Led the acquisition of new satellite communication capabilities, ensuring global communications

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Commander of a selectively manned unit composed of 25 personnel. Responsible for the most demanding B-2 instructor pilot training course teaching the most advance tactics in modern air, space and cyber warfare. Responsible for all unit functions to include human resources, security, administration and the safe execution of 650 flying hours and a $1M budget.- B-2 Evaluator Pilot and T-38 Evaluator Pilot- Handpicked to lead the planning and coordination of a multi-agency classified mission for the President of the United States. Briefed members of the National Security Council for Presidential decision- Completely revised 850 hours of academics to teach the newest threats and advanced tactics- Authored new tactics that integrated air assets with cyber and space to provide maximum combat effectiveness

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Second in command of a selectively manned unit composed of 25 personnel. Responsible for the most demanding B-2 instructor pilot training course teaching the most advance tactics in modern air, space and cyber warfare. Responsible for all unit functions to include human resources, security, administration and the safe execution of 650 flying hours and a $1M budget.- B-2 Evaluator Pilot and T-38 Evaluator Pilot

Campt H.M. Smith, Hawaii

Responsible in aiding the Pacific Command Commander in his duties. Responsible for planning multi-national trips; developing key diplomatic strategies; setting up bi-lateral and multi-lateral dialogues with diplomats and high level military officials from 18 different countries to include Australia, Japan, India, Singapore, and China; providing diplomatic correspondence; and organizing social gatherings.

Chicago, Illinois

Performed research on developing, advance technologies applicable to national defense. Co-authored a 110 page paper on how to address the security concerns associated with the recycling of nuclear spent fuel around the globe.

Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri

Instructor at the most advanced tactics school for the B-2 bomber. Responsible for the training of B-2 Weapons Officers in tactics, leadership, and integrated battle-space dominance across multiple domains. B-2 Instructor Pilot and T-38 Evaluator Pilot.

Whiteman Air Force Base

Responsible for the training of over 100 B-2 pilots and the planning of B-2 contingency operations.- B-2 instructor Pilot and T-38 Evaluator Pilot

Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

Responsible for commanding 10 instructor pilots and 16 student pilots in the T-38, advanced flight trainer. Led all facets of syllabus execution to include over 1000 flight hours per year.- T-38 Evaluator Pilot

Randolph Air Force Base, Texas

Student instructor pilot in the T-38.

Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Combat mission ready B-1 pilot responsible for the safe, effective execution of B-1 conventional and nuclear operations anywhere on the globe.

Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi

Student pilot

Bachelor Of Applied Science - Basc, Electrical And Electronics Engineering

Activities and Societies: Cadet Squadron Commander, Honor Officer

Master Of Science - Ms, National Security And Strategic Studies

Master Of Arts - Ma, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General