Maj. Gen. Jennifer M. Short is the Director, Legislative Liaison, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia. The Directorate is the liaison between the Air Force, Space Force, and Congress on all programs, air and space weapons systems and issues such as legislative and constituent inquiries. Maj. Gen. Short collaborates directly with the House of Representatives and Senate to ensure full authorization of the Air Force’s annual budget. Maj. Gen. Short also prepares the Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Chief of Space Operations and other senior Air Force leaders for engagements and testimony on Capitol Hill.

Brigadier General Jennifer M. Short is the Deputy Director for Strategic Planning and Policy, United States Indo-Pacific Command. She is responsible for advising CDRUSINDOPACOM on military, political, economic, and strategic policies. General Short oversees the preparation of policy and planning of pol-mil affairs within the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility (AOR). She develops, coordinates, and implements USINDOPACOM’s Theater Strategy, Campaign Plan, Theater Posture Plan, Operational Plans/Contingency Plans/Functional Plans and associated Time-Phased Force and Deployment Data. In addition, General Short coordinates defense related policy, security cooperation, and military assistance programs across the Indo-Pacific AOR, integrating all military engagement in support of the United States’ national objectives.

Brig. Gen. Jennifer M. Short is the Chief of Staff, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. She is responsible for the development of plans, policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation of the Headquarters PACAF staff and for seamless interface with subordinate commands and agencies. She exercises oversight on command policy and program issues supporting three numbered air forces and 10 wings to provide ready air and space power to promote U.S. interests in the Indo-Pacific region during peacetime, through crisis and in war.

Col Jennifer M. Short is the Executive Assistant to theCommander of Pacific Air Forces, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. PACAF is responsible for Air Force activities across the Indo-Pacific region and is the service component to United States Indo-Pacific Command.

Col. Jennifer M. Short is the commander of the 23d Wing, Moody Air Force Base, Ga. The 23d Wing is home to the Air Force’s legendary “Flying Tigers” and consists of five groups, with 21 squadrons comprised of more than 4,000 Airmen, over 700 civilian employees and over 71 aircraft at two locations throughout the continental U.S. The wing provides A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft for close air support, forward air control and combat support for combatant commander requirements worldwide. The 23d Wing also provides combat search and rescue and personnel recovery capabilities through the employment of HC-130J Combat King IIs, HH-60G Pave Hawks, and Guardian Angel weapon systems. The wing has units at Moody AFB, Ga., and Avon Park Air Force Range, Fla.

355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. Davis-Monthan is one of the largest installations in the United States Air Force, and is home to one of the largest flying operations with more than 7,500 Airmen, 3,000 civilians, and more than 100 aircraft. Colonel Short plays a key role in organizing, training, and equipping a 20-squadron wing, to include two fighter squadrons. The wing provides A-10C aircraft for close air support and forward air control; combat support; and medical forces for combatant commander worldwide requirements. The 355th Fighter Wing is also responsible for training A-10C pilots for the entire Total Force and is the Air Combat Command executive agent for Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces and Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty compliance.

Master of Science, National Security Strategy

Deputy Commander for Combat Air Force's (CAF) largest A-10 group; one operational fighter squadron, two formal training unit (FTU) fighter squadrons, operational support squadron and training squadron with 83 A-10s and over 300 Airmen. Conducts all CAF formal course programmed flying training for A-10C initial qualification, requalification and senior officer training. Executes $120M/28,0000 hour annual flying hour program in support of air expeditionary force preparation and eight Air Combat Command (ACC) A-10 syllabi. Directs all flying operations for 13 units based at ACC's busiest single runway. Fully qualified as an A-10C FTU Instructor Pilot/Flight Evaluator.

Led 42 Airmen to conduct all USAF A-10C initial and requalification training while operating 27 aircraft valued at $345M. Directed planning and execution to optimize limited resources for a 3,700 sortie/8,400 hour annual flying hour program worth $45.6M. Mentored 39 instructor pilots and 110 upgrading pilots on professional development while training all on flying operations. Managed $3.6M in facilities. Maintained A-10C instructor pilot and flight evaluator qualifications.

Led 15-person wing safety office with programs sustaining 11K personnel, 2.3K facilites, 100 aircraft and $1.8B in resources. Directed inspections of unit flight, ground and weapons asfety programs, industrial facilities and $70M in munitions stockpile. Responsible for sfaety mishap investigations to perform root-cause analysis. Directed risk analysis and risk assessment for 49 units; provided mission guidance to safeguard operations. Member of the ESOH council.

Personal assistant to COMPACAF; managed extensive domestic and international travel schedule. Executive assistantduring travel. Planned, coordinated, executed official activites daily with the highest level US and foreign civil, mlitary and industry officials. cooridatned with HQ USAF, PACAF, PACOM and operational Joint CCs activities essential to Pacific AOR and PACAF mission. Prepped correspondences and assisted in preparation of major policy statements, public speeches and congressional responses.

Liaison between Congress and AIr Force for annual authorization of all fighter, training and air-to-air missiles programs, to include the F-22A, F-35 and Advanced Medium-Range Air-toAir Missile. Developed and executed strategy for presenting programs to Congress. Prepared AF senior leadership for testimony before Congress. Had daily contact with members of congress, professional staff members, and highest level DoD and AF leadership. Provided timely consultation to Air Staff and Secretariat on issues before House and Senate Armed Services Committees. Additional Duty: White House Social Aide

Prepared SECAF, USECAF, CSAF, VCSAF and SAF/LL Director for interface with members of Congress and staff. Prepared Congressional engagement plan which determined best course of action for leadership to interact with Congress in support of Air Force priorities in the President's Budget. Coordinated and executed preparations and logistics for "Top4" Congressional hearings. Prepared correspondence and messages for SECAF and CSAF to members of Congress. Served as an escort officer for Speaker of the House. AF lead for Military Legislative Assitant education, Congressional Air Force Caucu and Air FOrce Congressional Education events. Additional Duties: AF-1 Advance Agent, White House Social Aide

Managed and directed flight and ground training programs for all A/OA-10 wing aircrew members consisting of two formal training units and one operational squadron. Ensured over 160 A/OA-10 pilots and student pilots complied with training standards and requirements. Managed the A/OA-10 ready aircrew program for the three flying squadrons, wing staff and 12 AF staff. Managed and directed the ground training programs for over 580 group members. Maintained FTU IP qualifications supporting all A/OA-10 upgrade training. Additional Duty: AF-1 Advance Agent