Rex Saukkonen Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Supports the Allied Command Transformation Joint Effects Program Director for C-Threat/FP/JPR in program management efforts, including the interaction with stakeholders at all levels from strategic to tactical. Provisions methodical and analytical expertise in support of the holistic approach toward CT/FP/JPR capability development and requirements..

Hurlburt Field, Florida, United States

Norfolk, Virginia, United States

Served as the Cooperative Security and Partnership subject matter expert for Supreme Allied Command Transformation (NATO HQ SACT) with focus on counter terrorism. Liaised at the political-military level with NATO International Staff and International Military Staff and US Joint Staff, i.e., Political Affairs and Security Policy Division, and Partnerships.

RAF Mildenhall, UK

Provided daily oversight of multiple contractors and supported a $6.25M Advisory and Assistance Services Contract for the United States’ only overseas special operations wing. Mentored active duty leaders, staff personnel, and providing constant feedback to senior leaders through face-to-face meetings and weekly summary reports. Conducted constant.

⇨ SOCEUR Joint Special Operations Air Component Element Commander, responsible for Special Operation Forces Air throughout Europe and Africa: OEF-TS and Libya kinetic ops. ⇨ Mission Commander for MH-53 operations in Djibouti and Afghanistan. ⇨ Air Advisor Squadron Commander / Evaluator Pilot for Kandahar Air Wing (Mi-17s). Afghan OG/CC and Sq/CC mentor..

Patch Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany

• Directed the daily operations for Europe's Special Operations Command encompassing the development and execution of strategic plans, policies, and assessments of $100M command security cooperation projects ensuring the.
• Spearheaded NATO aviation development; promoted US security interests and cultivated Allied partnerships creating strategic change, growing operational staffs, and establishing tactical capability while.
• Special Liaison to NATO; synchronized US/NATO strategy and engagement plans and harnessed industry to solve Alliance capability gaps.
• My excellent communications skills, oral, written and presentation were core to implementing $100M Security Cooperation programs. This included recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, training, and leading.
• Oversaw the coordination of two multi-year aviation contracts ISO SOCEUR; manned ISR and Non-Standard Fixed-Wing aircraft.
• Source selected seven rotary-wing training contracts and sub-contracts ISO NATO SOF aviation development.

RAF Mildenhall, UK

• Served in various leadership capacities directing the effective operations of 12 divisions comprised of 1,200+ employees focused on operational excellence throughout Europe and Africa and the construction of the US Air.
• Oversight over multi-million dollar project budgets, equipment, and assets.
• Licensed Ground Flight Representative; set baseline, and oversaw performance by tracking contracts in Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia.
• Liaised with national and international leaders as an adviser on defense and security strategies.
• Led the development of the crisis response and security assistance programs on behalf of the US Air Force.
• Stood up European Command’s only special operations aviation wing and associated operations and maintenance groups; a $312,000 program to include new buildings, personnel, budgeting and equipment. Daily.

RAF Mildenhall

Headhunted to develop NATO's first special operations headquarters. Provided consultation on design, processes, training and education.⇨ Created the doctrine, process documents, standard operating procedures, and course content for the school within the headquarters.⇨ Facilitated initial courses to 1,000+ students.⇨ Analyzed and validated training material.

Kirtland AFB, NM

Supervised flying operations for a squadron of 90+ personnel tasked with the maintenance and operations of aircraft valued at $350M, as well as the flight instruction operations. Developed command best practices and combat leadership led to USAF Command Instructor of the Year Award.⇨ Designed and administered training facilitation of flight students.

Master'S Degree, Military Studies, With Honors

Activities and Societies: AMU mentor The Master's Degree in Military Studies (Unconventional Warfare) provides a focused curriculum of.

Usaf War College, Military And Strategic Leadership, Graduate, Us Military Senior Military Education

The eSchool's Air War College program is a senior developmental education (SDE) program. The SDE/AWC curriculum is based on the five core.

Joint Forces Staff College, Military And Strategic Leadership, Joint Professional Military Education And Certification

Phase II of Joint Professional Military Education completes the process of joint education for officers who qualified as joint qualified.

Air Command And Staff College, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies, Graduate, Us Military Intermediate Professional Military Education

The ACSC resident curriculum is a rigorous 10-month graduate-level program taught through intensive seminars and engaging lectures..

Squadron Officer'S School, Military Operational Art And Science/Studies, Graduate, Us Military Basic Professional Military Education

The SOS in-residence program is a 6.5 week educational experience for USAF captains. The purpose of the program is to help develop.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Football, ROTC, Ranger Challenge (National Champions Team 1992) The Political Science and government program.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Military Studies