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Abilene, Texas, United States

Provides bomber aircrew subject matter expertise to software/hardware engineering teams responsible for sustainment and modernization of 35 flight and maintenance training devices at Dyess Air Force Base (AFB), Abilene, TX, Ellsworth AFB, Rapid City, SD, Sheppard AFB, Wichita Falls, TX, Sterling, VA, and Tampa, FL. Delivers superior customer support to B-1 combat crews, formal training students, and Test aviators by configuring and executing simulated combat training scenarios in conjunction with Virtual and Constructive players.

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

Advises Division Chief on Reserve Component matters related to the Division's mission. Assists in the development, maintenance, and dissemination of the Combined Force Air Component Commander (CFACC)’s operational plans, to include the Joint Air Operations Plan (JAOP) as well as branch and sequel plans, Air Operations Directive (AOD), and operational assessment. Assists in the supervision and direction of Strategy Plans Team (SPT), Strategy Guidance Team (SGT), Operational Assessment Team (OAT), and Non-Kinetic Team (NKT). Advises CFACC on operational air, space, cyber, and Non-Kinetic (NK) employment. Ensures continuity of the division’s efforts in the SRD Chief’s absence. Subject-matter expert in Conventional/Nuclear Integration (CNI) and Conventional Support to Nuclear Operations (CSNO).Career Information:Aeronautical Rating: Master Combat Systems OfficerFlight Hours: Over 2,700 (495.4 combat hours)Aircraft Flown: T-43, T-1A, E-3B/C, E-8C, B-52H, and B-1BEffective Date of Rank: Lieutenant Colonel, 1 September 2023Prior Aircraft Certifications: Instructor WSO, Multi-ship Mission Lead (MML), Single-ship Mission Lead (SML) & JASSM Planner (B-1B); Mission Commander, Multi-ship Mission Lead (MML), Evaluator/Instructor WSO (B-52H), Mission Planning Cell Team Chief, Target Study Officer, Minefield Planner (B-52H); FTU Instructor Navigator (E-3B/C).Major Awards and Decorations:Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf clusterAir Medal with 1 oak leaf clusterAir Force Commendation Medal with 1 oak leaf clusterAir Force Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clustersNational Defense Service MedalAfghanistan Campaign MedalInherent Resolve Campaign MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border and 4 oak leaf clustersNuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with ‘N’ Device

Bossier City, Louisiana, United States

Assists Strategy Guidance Team (SGT) Chief in synchronizing and integrating Combined Forces Air Component Commander (CFACC) guidance and objectives throughout the Joint Air Tasking Cycle. Acts as SGT Chief during night shift for 24-hour operations.Honor Graduate (#1 of 13), Air Operations Strategy Initial Qualification Training Course, 505th Command and Control Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida, 5 August 2022

Abilene, Texas, United States

Courses Taught:POLS 227 - Introduction to International RelationsPOLS 385 - American Foreign Policy Since 1945

Abilene, Texas, United States

Leads teams of officers and airmen responsible maintaining life support and flight equipment and ensuring unit’s compliance with the Air Force Inspection System as part of the Air Force Reserve’s only B-1B Total Force Association. Maintains combat mission-ready status for worldwide deployment as B-1B weapon systems officer, responsible for onboard defensive countermeasures and delivery of up to 48,000 pounds of bombs, mines, or missiles.

Abilene, Texas Area

Planned/executed $42M annual flying training program designed to deliver combat-ready B-1B crews in support of combatant commander requirements. Maintained combat mission-ready status for worldwide deployment as B-1B weapon systems officer, responsible for onboard defensive countermeasures and delivery of up to 48,000 pounds of bombs, mines, or missiles.

Abilene, Texas Area

Distinguished Graduate (#1 of 12), B-1B Basic Course, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, 4 November 2019Academic Excellence Award (#1 of 6), B-1B Weapon Systems Officer Basic Course, 7th Bomb Wing, Dyess AFB, Texas, 4 November 2019

Bossier City, Louisiana

Managed tactical continuation training program and training weapon allocation for 23 member/4 aircrew Conventional/Nuclear Classic Associate in support of Air Force Global Strike Command requirements.

Minot, North Dakota

Led 5th Bomb Wing coordination with B-52H community (Task Force, 2 Wings, 12 agencies, 76 aircraft, 1500 people, $1.7B) in planning/execution of U.S. Strategic Command and Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) nuclear exercises/inspections, ensuring readiness for President’s #1 priority mission. Maintained combat mission-ready status for worldwide deployment as B-52H evaluator weapon systems officer, responsible for delivering up to 70,000 pounds of bombs, mines, missiles, or decoys in support of non-nuclear taskings.Other Honors and Awards:5th Operations Group Flight Commander of the Year, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, 20165th Operations Support Squadron Flight Commander of the Year, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, 20165th Operations Group Team of the Year, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, 20165th Operations Support Squadron Team of the Year, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, 20165th Operations Support Squadron Flight Commander of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, July-September 20165th Operations Support Squadron Flight Commander of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, October-December 20165th Operations Support Squadron Team of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, October-December 2016

Bossier City, Louisiana

Minot, North Dakota

Primary B-52H offensive planner for all non-nuclear exercises and contingency operations. Maintains combat mission-ready qualifications as B-52H evaluator/instructor weapon systems officer, navigator, multi-ship Mission Lead, and composite force Mission Commander. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Leads tactical planning. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, and loaded for assigned mission. Directs bomber formation in execution of the tactical mission. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to doctrinal strategic attack, offensive counterair, counterland, and countersea missions.

Minot, North Dakota

Leads 12 flight and ground schedulers in planning and execution of $150M annual training program. Maintains combat mission-ready qualifications as B-52H instructor weapon systems officer and navigator. Reviews mission tasking, intelligence, and weather information. Assists aircraft commander in tactical planning. Ensures aircraft is preflighted, inspected, and loaded for assigned mission. Commands two-person offense team and operates offensive avionics system in executing the tactical mission. Assists commanders and performs staff functions related to doctrinal strategic attack, offensive counterair, counterland, and countersea missions.Honors and Awards:69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron Flight Commander of the Month, 36th Wing, Andersen AFB, Guam, July 20145th Operations Group Navigator of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, April-June 201369th Bomb Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, April-June 201369th Bomb Squadron Navigator of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, April-June 20135th Operations Group Navigator of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, January-March 201369th Bomb Squadron Navigator of the Quarter, 5th Bomb Wing, Minot AFB, North Dakota, January-March 2013

Bossier City, Louisiana

Distinguished Graduate (#1 of 7), B-52H Stratofortress Initial Qualification Training, 2d Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 22 December 2011Academic Top Performer (#1 of 7), B-52H Stratofortress Initial Qualification Training, 2d Bomb Wing, Barksdale AFB, Louisiana, 22 December 2011

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Performed duties of instructor navigator to accomplish programmed flying training. Maintained combat mission-ready status for immediate worldwide deployment in support of assigned missions. Trained student navigators in the initial flight/mission phase of training to utilize computer, radio, radar, dead reckoning, and inertial guidance systems of $330M AWACS aircraft. Conducted instructor upgrade training for mission-qualified navigators. Monitored, analyzed, and documented progress of students in accordance with regulatory guidance.Honors and Awards:966th Airborne Air Control Squadron Navigator of the Quarter, 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, October-December 2010Distinguished Graduate (Top 10% of FY10 course graduates), E-3 Sentry Instructor Navigator Upgrade Training, 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 17 June 2010

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Performed duties of navigator to accomplish airborne early warning, battle management, command and control, surveillance, search and rescue, electronic combat support, training, and other assigned missions. Planned and prepared for missions. Reviewed mission taskings, intelligence, and weather information. Participated in mission planning, preparation and filing of flight plan, and crew briefing. Navigated aircraft to accomplish assigned missions. Operated GPS Integrated Navigation System (GINS) and onboard self-defense system. Assisted commanders by performing staff functions related to C4I.Directed generation of over 150 mission briefings and 26,000 planning documents as lead Flight Deck Mission Planner on 120-day operational deployment. Planned and facilitated multiple Air Defense Exercises, resulting in implementation of a comprehensive defense plan for Arabian Gulf Coalition Council countries. Liaised with two embassies and planned all E-3 flight operations for two-week large force Exercise IRON FALCON, leading to qualification of 14 coalition Mission Commanders. Flew 20 operational missions over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, supporting 41 ground combat engagements and the Combat Search and Rescue of six coalition personnel. Honors and Awards:552d Operations Group Navigator of the Year (#1 of 64), 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, January-December 2009963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron Navigator of the Year (#1 of 10), 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, January-December 2009963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Quarter, 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, July-September 2009963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron Navigator of the Quarter, 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, January-March 2009963rd Expeditionary Airborne Air Control Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Month, 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, February 2009

Southwest Asia

Advised commander of Air Force's largest expeditionary operations group in the employment of 10 dissimilar coalition aircraft. Assisted wing weapons officer in planning and coordinating tactical procedures in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, and Joint Task Force Horn of Africa. Updated airfield operations and control tower procedures to improve force protection and operational safety for U.S. and coalition aircraft operating from major allied airfield. Facilitated first operational test of internet relay chat onboard B-1B bomber aircraft, establishing baseline for emerging command, control, and communication capability. Chaired six Bomb Review Boards, investigating B-1B bomb/nav system malfunctions, Close Air Support procedural errors, and weapon guidance kit failures.Honors and Awards:379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron Company Grade Officer of the Month, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, Southwest Asia, November 2009

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Distinguished Graduate (#1 of 5), E-3 Sentry Initial Qualification Training, 552d Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 18 April 2008

San Antonio, Texas

Graduated Top 1/3 of Combat Systems Officer Class 07-14, 12th Flying Training Wing, Randolph AFB, Texas, 14 September 2007

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations

Concentration: Security Policy

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), History

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, Federalist Society for Law & Public Policy Studies, Scabbard and Blade.