USAF Air Command and Staff College Alumni

Alex Fuerst

Gloucester, United Kingdom
Chief, Initiatives Branch at Army Capabilities Integration Center
Defense & Space

Education
School of Advanced Air and Space Studies   2009 — 2010
Master’s Degree

USAF Air Command and Staff College   2008 — 2009
Master’s Degree

Webster University   2005 — 2008
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

George Mason University   1992 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Epidemiology

Experience
Army Capabilities Integration Center   July 2015 - Present
HQ Allied Rapid Reaction Corps   July 2013 - July 2015

Skills
Defence, Military, Operational Planning, Ministry Of Defence, Program Management, Government Contracting, Organizational..., Government, Special Operations, C4ISR, Top Secret, NATO, Afghanistan, Crisis Management, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Military Experience, Army, Command, Contingency Planning, DoD, Military Operations, Interagency Coordination, Policy, Leadership Development, Force Protection, Defense, Security Clearance, Counterterrorism, Leadership, Counterinsurgency, Information Assurance, Military Training

Benjamin Oakes

Germany
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2011 — 2012
Master’s Degree, Military Arts and Sciences, 3.9

Angelo State University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor’s Degree, Physics, 3.75

Experience
US Air Force   July 2012 - Present
United States Air Force   August 2009 - August 2011
United States Department of Defense   July 2010 - January 2011
United States Air Force   March 2007 - July 2009
United States Air Force   July 2006 - March 2007
United States Air Force   August 2003 - June 2006
United States Air Force   May 1999 - July 2003

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Military Experience, Air Force, Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Space Systems, Program Management, DoD Top Secret Clearance

Billy Willard

Italy
Operations at Department of the Army, USARAF HQ
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Military Operational Art and Science

University of Oklahoma   2004 — 2005
Master of Science (M.S.), Human Relations

Texas A&M University   1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Political Science and Government

Experience
US Army   April 2015 - Present
United States Air Force   July 2012 - May 2015
United States Air Force   July 2010 - July 2012
Michigan State University, Detachment 380 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps   May 2011 - March 2012
University of Michigan, Detachment 390 Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps   July 2008 - July 2010
United States Air Force   July 2005 - July 2008
United States Air Force   June 2004 - July 2005
United States Air Force   January 2004 - June 2004
United States Air Force   January 2003 - January 2004
United States Marine Corps   November 1996 - October 2000

Skills
Operational Planning, Information Assurance, Top Secret, Intelligence, Air Force, Military Operations, Command, DoD, Military Experience, Force Protection, Intelligence Analysis, Security Clearance, National Security, Defense, Government, Military, Government Contracting

D. Landon Phillips

Italy
Commander, 31st CES
Defense & Space

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2013 — 2014
Master's degree, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

NAVSCOLEOD   2004 — 2005
Bombs and Bullets, Explosive Ordnance Disposal

U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology   2001 — 2003
Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering and environmental management

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Civil Engineering

Experience
United States Air Force   July 2014 - Present
United States Air Force   June 2013 - July 2014
United States Air Force   July 2012 - June 2013
United States Air Force   July 2011 - July 2012
United States Air Force   July 2008 - July 2011
United States Air Force   May 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Security Clearance, DoD, Command, Military Operations, Military, Leadership, Military Experience

Daniel Rosco Wittmer

Ramstein-Miesenbach, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
HQ USAFE/A3TW F15C Instructor/Command Evaluator Pilot
Aviation & Aerospace

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2014 — 2015
USAF Air Command and Staff College

USAF Squadron Officer School   2009 — 2010
USAF Squadron Officer School

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1992 — 1998
Bachelor's Degree, Aviation, Professional Pilot/Maintenance - BA Speech Communications

Experience
United States Air Force   April 2015 - Present
Merlin RAMCo Inc./RSAF Weapons School   January 2014 - April 2015
United States Air Force   January 2014 - April 2015
United States Air Force   March 2011 - January 2014
United States Air Force   December 2010 - March 2011
United States Air Force   December 2007 - December 2010
United States Air Force   July 2007 - December 2007
United States Air Force   September 2005 - July 2007
United States Air Force   September 2002 - September 2005

Skills
Flight Simulation, Tactics, Combat, Top Secret, Military Aviation, Electronic Warfare, Joint Military..., Readiness, National Security, Flight Planning, Special Operations, Military Experience, Air Force, Aircraft Maintenance, Human Factors, Defence, Flight Training, UAV, Government Contracting, Weapons, Security Clearance, Team Leadership, Piloting, Operational Planning, Military Training, Leadership, Aerospace, Foreign Military Sales, Avionics, Interagency Coordination, Command & Control, C4ISR, NATO, DoD, Flight Safety, Radar, Reconnaissance, Aircraft, SIGINT, Flights, Organizational..., Defense, Command, Military Operations, Helicopters, Intelligence, Aviation, Military, Flight Test, Defence Sector

Ed Whiting

Italy
Section Head M&T Operations at JFCNP J4 Movement and Transportation Operations
Military

Education
American Military University   2010 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Military History, 3.97

National Defense University Joint Forces Staff College   2011 — 2011
JPME Phase II, Operational and Strategic planning

USAF Air Command and Staff College   2006 — 2007
JPME Phase I, Military and Strategic Leadership

University of Phoenix   1998 — 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 3.7

Navy Supply Corps School   1994 — 1995
BQC Qualification, Supply and Financial Managment

Texas Tech University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, History

Experience
NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples Italy   January 2015 - Present
US Navy Supply Corps   1992 - Present
ISAF   July 2014 - January 2015
NATO Allied Joint Force Command Naples Italy   April 2013 - January 2015
NATO Allied Maritime Command Naples Italy   April 2011 - April 2013
Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group   January 2008 - March 2011
Navy Submarine Support Center, Groton CT   July 2004 - February 2008
Military Transition Team, RSU Kirkush Iraq   October 2006 - July 2007
Navy Operational Logistic Support Center, Norfolk   January 2002 - July 2004
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa   November 2002 - May 2003

Skills
Joint Operations, Top Secret, Government, DoD, Policy, Ground Transportation, Organizational..., Transportation, Security Clearance, Business Process..., combat service support, Training Facilitation, Managerial Finance, Readiness, Multi-modal..., Aviation Logistics, Military Experience, Logistics, National Security, Navy, DoD Top Secret Clearance, Leadership, Business Strategy, Logistics Management, Defense, Military Operations, Submarines, Public Speaking, Interagency Coordination, Global Logistics, Air Freight, Report Writing, Exercises, Military, Military Training, Military Leadership, Operations Management, Naval Operations, Aviation, Project Management, Organizational Design, Military Logistics, Program Management, Joint Military..., Joint Planning, Submarine Logistics, Operational Planning, Expeditionary Warfare, Personnel Supervision, Military History

Frits Schmidt Rasmussen

Central Region, Denmark
Chef og leder med stor kulturel forståelse og evnen til at inspirere medarbejdere på alle niveauer.
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   1988 — 1989
Master’s Degree, Strategic Studies

323d Flying Training Wing   1984 — 1984
Certificate of training, Electronic Warfare

Flyvevåbnets Officersskole   1978 — 1980
Udnævnt til Premierløjtnant, Samfundsfag, ledelse, militære operationer og logistik

US Air Force Training Command   1975 — 1976
Pilot, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General

Experience
Self employed   December 2013 - Present
NATO   June 2012 - December 2013
NATO   August 2010 - August 2012
Forsvaret   March 2006 - July 2009
NATO   June 2007 - March 2008
Chief of Defence Denmark   1996 - 1998
Forsvaret   1993 - 1996

Skills
Defense, Flight Simulation, Staff Development, Tactics, Change Management, Military, Afghanistan, Operational Planning, Pilot, Strategic Policy..., Policy, Command, Flights, Command & Control, Weapons Training, Military Operations, Defence, Project Management, NATO, Military Experience, Weapons, Educational Leadership, Electronic Warfare, Integrated Campaign..., Staff Training, Strategic Leadership, Security Clearance, Flight Safety, Air Force, Team Leadership, Military Aviation

Garrett Hogan

Germany
Major at United States Air Force
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2012 — 2013
Master’s Degree, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies, 3.9

James Cook University   2009 — 2012
Master’s Degree, Astronomy, Distinction

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2003 — 2006
Master’s Degree, Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, 4.0

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2002 — 2006
Master’s Degree, Aviation Human Factors, 3.9

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor’s Degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, 2.5

Experience
United States Air Force   2001 - Present

Harry Nakos

Greece
Student at The Open University

Education
The Open University   2003 — 2004
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design

USAF Colorado Air Force Base   1994 — 1994
Certificate, Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Ano Kalamaki   1978 — 1984
Hellenic Air Force Academy

Hellenic Air Force Academy
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Aircraft Armament Systems Technology

Experience
NATO   1999 - 2002
MATRA defence   April 1994 - 1995

Skills
Image Editing, Digital Photography, Event Photography

Joseph Stanko

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Project Manager Joint Information Environment (JIE) with URS in Europe
Defense & Space

Education
Joint Forces Staff College, National Defense University   2004 — 2004
Diploma, Joint and Combined Warfighting School - Senior

U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology   1990 — 1991
Master of Science (MS), Computer Engineering

University of Southern California   1986 — 1988
Master of Science (MS), Systems Management

USAF Air Command and Staff College   1998 — 1999
Master's Degree, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

United States Air Force Academy   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science

Experience
URS Corporation, An AECOM Company   February 2013 - Present
Cubic   July 2012 - February 2013
United States Air Force   June 1984 - May 2012

Skills
Requirements Analysis, Leadership, Enterprise Architecture, Information Technology, Security, Military Experience, Program Management, National Security, Intelligence Analysis, Operational Planning, Security Clearance, Command, Project Planning, Military Operations, Top Secret, Military, Telecommunications, Strategy, Project Management, Integration, Information Assurance, Systems Engineering, Governance, Government, Air Force, Process Improvement, DoD, Requirements Management, Defense, Configuration Management, Government Contracting, Intelligence, Cyberspace

Kenneth McGinnis

Germany
Project Manager at GSA
Defense & Space

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2011 — 2012
Correspondence, IDE - JPME, Military and Strategic Leadership

American Military University   2008 — 2010
MBA, Entrepreneurship

West Virginia University   1998 — 2002
BSME, Mechanical Engineer

Experience
GSA   September 2015 - Present
US Air Force Reserve   April 2015 - Present
United States Air Force   June 2012 - April 2015
US Air Force   June 2009 - June 2012
US Air Force   January 2008 - June 2009
US Air Force   January 2007 - January 2008
US Air Force   January 2003 - January 2007

Skills
Strategic Planning, Command, Office Management, Budget Management, Project Management, Security Clearance, Management, Training, Military, Advertising, Leadership, Budgeting, Defense, Program Management, Construction Management, Military Experience, DoD, Facilities Management, Information Assurance, Emergency Management, Air Force, Military Operations, Operational Planning, Policy, Budgets, Project Engineering

Michael Neo Brazda

Germany
USAFE/A5X, ChiefLevant Plans (B1 WSO)
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2012 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

Michigan State University   1990 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science, Minor in Civil Engineering, Geology

Experience
USAF   June 2013 - Present
Grubb & EllisParamount Commerce   1997 - 1998
ExecuTrain   1996 - 1998

Skills
Emergency Management, Intelligence, Navy, Command & Control, Force Protection, Military Aviation, Information Assurance, Tactics, NATO, Weapons, Command, Aircraft, Government, Organizational..., Military Operations, Military Experience, Top Secret, Flight Test, National Security, SIGINT, Electronic Warfare, Flight Safety, Government Contracting, Military Training, UAV, Defense, Readiness, Operational Planning, Intelligence Analysis, DoD, Systems Engineering, Special Operations, Homeland Security, C4ISR, Aerospace, Military, Aviation, Security Clearance, Air Force, Flights, Radar

Patrick Bass

Germany
PoliticalMilitary Affairs, United States Africa Command
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2013 — 2014
Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

Webster University   2004 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

California State University-Fresno   1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General

Experience
UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND   July 2014 - Present
United States Air Force   August 2013 - Present
United States Air Force   July 2011 - July 2013
United States Air Force   June 2010 - June 2011
United States Air Force   August 2009 - June 2010
United States Air Force   June 2008 - August 2009
United States Air Force   March 2007 - June 2008
United States Air Force   February 2006 - March 2007
United States Air Force   May 2005 - February 2006
United States Air Force   February 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Flights, Operational Planning, Command, Force Protection, Top Secret, DoD, Defense, Military Operations, Security, Military, National Security, Air Force, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Weapons, Information Assurance

Paul Dundas

The Hague Area, Netherlands
ACT Portfolio Manager at NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)
Telecommunications

Education
USAF Air University
Air War College Associate Correspondence Program

USAF Air Command and Staff College
Air Command and Staff College

Defense Acquisition University
DSMC - Program Management Course

U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology   1979 — 1980
MSEE, Electrical Engineering

United States Air Force Academy   1973 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Experience
NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency)   February 2014 - Present
NATO   June 2008 - February 2014
NATO C3 Agency   June 2005 - May 2008
NATO C3 Agency   1999 - 2004
NATO C3 Agency   1995 - 1999
Arnold Engineering & Development Center (AEDC)   1993 - 1994
Arnold Engineering & Development Center (AEDC)   1992 - 1993
Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC)   1989 - 1991
AF Operational Test & Evaluation Center (AFOTEC)   1983 - 1985
Electronic Systems Division (ESD),   1981 - 1983

Skills
Government, Defence, C4ISR, NATO, National Security, PRINCE2, Proposal Writing, Defense, Security Clearance, Military Experience, Systems Engineering, Policy, Requirements Management, Project Portfolio..., Operational Planning, Project Management, Security, Air Force, International Project..., Requirements Analysis, Program Management, DoD, Golf, Military, International Relations

Seth Ratner

United Kingdom
Wing Safety Officer, 100 ARW at United States Air Force
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2013 — 2016
Master's degree, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

United States Air Force Academy   2003 — 2007
Bachelors, Business Administration and Management

Experience
United States Air Force   March 2015 - Present
United States Air Force   July 2014 - March 2015
United States Air Force   May 2013 - July 2014
United States Air Force   May 2012 - January 2013
United States Air Force   May 2011 - May 2012
United States Air Force   October 2009 - May 2011
United States Air Force   August 2008 - October 2009
United States Air Force   August 2007 - August 2008

Skills
National Security, DoD, Operational Planning, Military Aviation, Aviation, Program Management, Military Training, Security Clearance, Military, Aircraft, Leadership, Top Secret, Flight Safety, Instrument Rated Pilot, Information Assurance, Government, Intelligence, Air Force, Defense

Tamara Schoon

Stuttgart Area, Germany
Military Professional
Military

Education
USAF Air Command and Staff College   2008 — 2009
Operational Art and Science

Texas State University
BA International Studies, International Business

Experience
USAF   2005 - Present

Skills
Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Training, Management

Wesley Yancey

Saarbrücken Area, Germany
Experienced Community Support Program Manager, Airman and Family Member Advocate, and Innovator.
Military

Education
Appalachian State University

USAF Air Command and Staff College

University of Maryland University College

Experience
United States Air Force   February 2013 - Present

Skills
DoD, Defense, Team Building, Leadership, Program Management, Leadership Development, Government, Public Speaking, Military Operations, Military Experience, Security Clearance