Battalion Joint Terminal Attack Controler and Instructor (JTAC-I) responsible for directing Action of combat aircraft in support of Infantry Companies and advise the battalion on aviation support. Controlling and Clearance of Fires while working in the battalion Fire Support Control Center (FSCC) and processing and submitting ASR/and JTAR requests to higher HQ. As a JTAC Instructor in the TACP unit ensure other JTAC/FACs are trained and current and able to support the infantry Companies with close air support and assault support. Recently Deployed with 1/25 to Okinawa, Japan and Korea in support of UDP 20.1

Battalion Air Officer responsible for advising CO and battalion on aviation support to infantry, Controlling and Clearance of Fires while working in the battalion Fire Support Control Center (FSCC) and processing and submitting ASR/and JTAR requests to higher HQ. As head of TACP unit ensure other JTAC/FACs are trained and able to support the infantry Companies with close air support and assault support. Recently Re-certified as a JTAC at EWTGLANT in Nov 2018

Helicopter pilot for AAR in Afghanistan. Responsible for conduct of safe and efficient operations in support of United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement contract support for Afghanistan comprised of a fleet of over 20 fixed and rotary wing aircraft and over 100 aircrew members. As an Air Mission Commander and Pilot in Command, responsible for planning, briefing and leading multi-ship formation flights in execution of rotary-wing support for tactical, VIP, administrative, and training missions in a Combat Zone in compliance with established United States Department of State Airwing program directives. As Maintenance Pilot, responsible for testing and trouble shouting aircraft of the fleet and ensuring they are ready for the standard missions flown.

Helicopter pilot for DynCorp International in Afghanistan. Responsible for conduct of safe and efficient operations in support of United States Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement contract support for Afghanistan comprised of a fleet of over 20 fixed and rotary wing aircraft and over 100 aircrew members. As an Air Mission Commander and Pilot in Command, responsible for planning, briefing and leading multi-ship formation flights in execution of rotary-wing support for tactical, VIP, administrative, and training missions in a Combat Zone in compliance with established United States Department of State Airwing program directives.

Pilot in Command of a CH-46 helicopter with Section leader qualification providing assault support to active and reserve Navy and Marine Corps forces. Over 2000 total Flight hours and more than 750 NVG Hours in a twin turbine dual rotor aircraft.

As a pilot - Planned, Briefed, and lead multiple aircraft on various mission types from Assault Support, Medivac, General Support, Troop transport, and VIP. As a FAC, Controlled, Coordinated and deconflicted Air and Ground fires for coalition and joint allied forces. FLIGHT TIME TOTAL ACTUAL: 2054.0 Hours Pilot In Command 1324.9 Hours Airplane 111.2 HoursInstrument 376.2 Hours - T-34 111.2 Hours (Beechcraft turbo mentor)Night Time 669.7 Hours Total Helicopter Hours 1798.6Night Vision Goggle 603.5 Hours - TH-57 130.9 Hours (Bell 206b-3)- Low Light Level 373.7 Hours Multiengine Helicopter 1398.2 Hours- High Light Level 229.8 Hours -CH-46E 1667.7 Hours (Boeing Sea Knight)Combat 790.4 Hours

Lead and trained 18 person Team consisting of two subordinate teams for a combat deployment to Afghanistan. Supporting British forces in the Upper Gereshk valley of Helmand Province from May 2012 – Sept 2012. Controlled and coordinated air support, indirect fires, battle tracking and provide vital communications link between maneuvering forces and higher head quarters. Wrote performance evaluations for Team members; conducted professional and personal counseling. - Maintained and managed 6 million dollars of USMC equipment in support of British forces in an isolated hostel environment with zero loss to equipment and 100% functionality and Readiness - Successfully managed and trained eighteen person team to support foreign military in various critical disciplines, from communication, aviation logistics, and airspace deconfliction.

Served as General Support (GS) Fire power Control Team (FCT) leader for 2d ANGLICO headqaurters and Company Air Officer / Assistant Operations Officer. Coordinated and requested air support for the company. Tracked over 300 Flights, corresponding personnel and cargo movement between the command’s positions spread out across 20,000 square miles. Provided Forward Air Control (FAC) support to Commanding General RC(SW) and I Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEF) in support of combat operations in Afghanistan. Provided the only communications link for missions located over 100 miles from headquarters. Was trained on and certified in using the Honeywell “T-Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). I then took this knowledge and several UAV’s and trained other Firepower Control Teams (FCT’s) on the use of this new tool and how to tactically employ it. Wrote performance evaluations for team members, conducted professional and personal counseling. I reviewed edited and approved written detailed reports of the 2d ANGLICO’s monthly accomplishments and submitted to higher headquarters as well as reviewed and updated the unites Standard operating Procedures (SOP). Read difficult material on new laws of war, Rules of Engagement (ROE) and regulations and applied them to tactical scenarios as well as ensured subordinate teams understanding and use of the information in there daily situations. Created and updated the unit’s shared database (SHARE POINT) on three different classified networks in order to increase efficiency and awareness. Served as command’s Data Transfer Agent able to approve and transfer information from classified systems to secret and unclassified systems. Utilized Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel, as well as Theater Battle Management Core System (TBMCS), Air Tasking Order (ATO), and Web Air Request Processor (WARP) system to manage and track flight schedules and air support requests.

Served as CH-46E (multi-engine turbine helicopter) Pilot and Division leader while acting as the Aviation Safety Officer responsible for the aviation safety program and reporting directly to the Commanding Officer on all matters affecting the Command. Developed and implemented policies and improved safety features of daily operations and facilities of a 14 aircraft, 150 person, Helicopter Squadron that resulted in zero mishaps and zero loss to $20,000,000 worth of equipment, while operating in a high threat hazardous environment. Successfully reviewed the daily and weekly operations schedule ensuring no safety problems and the proper management of air crew composition, training, and qualifications with zero loss to time and training. Earned additional aviation qualifications of Division Leader (plan, brief, and lead 3 or more aircraft operating in close proximity, during overt and covert missions), Terrain Flight Instructor (Terf-I) (teaching low level flying under 150ft AGL), Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Instructor (testing and evaluation of other pilots skill and knowledge in the type of aircraft), and Crew Resource Facilitator (CRM) (teaching aircrew how to work together as a crew during flight operations). Flew aircraft in close proximity to another aircraft (formation flying) as well as land vehicles while conducting vehicle interdictions and spontaneous check point establishment. Experienced in desert brown out landings, pinnacle landings, sling loads, High altitude hot environment takeoff and landings. Experienced in max gross weight take off and landings and isolated confined areas to include small landing pads, dirt roads, fields mountain tops and ridges, between buildings and on boats. Have experience flying in congested metropolitan areas of high air traffic density of Baghdad, and the San Diego and Los Angeles areas. Flew all missions during both the day and at night using Night Vision Goggles (NVG’s)