Department of Leadership and Warfighting Published Nov. 19, 2019 Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL Department of Leadership and Warfighting The Department of Leadership and Warfighting teaches three core courses: 1) Strategic Leadership; 2) Global Campaigning; and 3) Airpower, Space, Cyber Power in the Future. In the Strategic Leadership course, students analyze fundamental concepts, logic, and analytical frameworks used in the development and application of leadership at the senior level in a joint environment. Next, in the Global Campaigning course, students assess and develop Globally Integrated Joint Campaigns and Operations against a strategic competitor, leveraging the Joint Doctrinal problem solving/framing processes of Operational Design and the Joint Planning Process. Finally, in the Airpower course, students examine how joint airpower, as a part of a joint, multi-domain, and multinational force, intends to innovate to prepare for the challenges of conflict in the future across the range of military operations -- to include special emphasis on the employment and sustainment of Air, Space and Cyberspace forces. Col David J. Gordon, USAF, Department Chair Advising Interests: Nuclear weapons, strategic deterrence, long-range strike, organizational leadership, and bomber operations. Research Interests: Nuclear operations, strategic deterrence, organizational leadership. Degrees: MA Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Louisiana Tech University; Master of Military Arts and Sciences, School of Advanced Military Studies; Master of Military Operational Arts and Science, Air Command and Staff College; Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina - Charlotte. Experience: 2020-2023, Inspector General, US Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa; 2018-2020, Commander, 2d Operations Group, Barksdale AFB, LA; 2017-2018; Deputy Chief, Nuclear Operations Division, The Joint Staff, Pentagon; 2016-2017, Chief, Nuclear Policy and Surety Branch, United States European Command; 2015-2016, Air Force Fellow, RAND Corporation, Santa Monica, CA; 2013-2015, Commander, 5th Operations Support Squadron, Minot AFB, ND. Flight Information: Rating: Command Pilot; Flight Hours: 3400 (590 Combat); Aircraft Flown: B-52H, T-37, and T-38 Email: david.gordon@au.af.edu Lt Col Hugh E. Gardenier, USAF, Deputy Department Chair, Instructor, Kenney Airpower Strategy Seminar Advising Interests: Military strategy and operations, acquisitions, contemporary and historic airpower, military technology and innovation, deterrence strategy, civilian-military relations. Degrees: MA Military History, Ohio State University; Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College; MS Aeronautical Engineering, Air Force Institute of Technology; MBA, Wright State University; BS Engineering Mechanics, US Air Force Academy. Experience: Associate Dean, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL; Director of Operations, 387 Air Expeditionary Squadron, Ali Al Salem AB, Kuwait; Instructor, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL; Section Chief, Early Systems Engineering, Cryptologic & Cyber Systems Division, Joint Base San Antonio, TX; Detachment Commander, Joint Base San Antonio, TX; Chief, Space COMSEC Plans and Programs, Joint Base San Antonio, TX; Program Manager, Space Control Technologies, Kirtland, AFB, NM; Deputy Branch Chief, Spacecraft Technologies, Kirtland AFB, NM; Lead Engineer, Symbiotic Structures, Kirtland AFB, NM; Bombers Trainers, Test Engineer, WPAFB, OH; Project Lead, Engine Reliability Program, WPAFB, OH. Email: hugh.gardenier@au.af.edu CAPT Casey B. Baker, USN, Seminar Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Strategic leadership, Great Power competition in history and in modern times, Power Transition Theory in international relations, Sea Power in both modern warfare and applications historically. Research Interests: Sea Power in both modern warfare and historical, Space Force development and Space Policy. Degrees: Master of Strategic Studies from Air War College, Master of Public Administration from Regent University, VA and a Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation from the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. Experience: May 2019–May 2020, Deputy Director Future Operations, Fifth Fleet, Manama, Bahrain; Aug 2017–Dec 2019, Commanding Officer, USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99), Mayport, FL; Feb 2015–May 2017, Executive Officer, USS FARRAGUT (DDG 99), Mayport, FL; Jul 2014–May 2015, Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL; Nov 2012–Jun 2014, Operations and Plans Officer (N3-5-7), Patrol Coastal Squadron One, Manama, Bahrain; May 2011–Jul 2012, Deputy Director and later Director of Tactical Document Media Exploitation Team - Afghanistan (TACDOMEX-A), Kabul, Afghanistan (as individual augmentee); Apr 2009–Nov 2012, J6 Joint Deployable Assessment Team (JDAT), Eglin AFB, FL. Jan 2007-Dec 2008, N4 Destroyer Squadron TWO SIX, Norfolk VA. Email: casey.baker.2@au.af.edu CAPT Albert (Beau) Benoit, USN, Surface Warfare Officer Seminar Director, Dept of Leadership and Warfighting. Instructor: Leadership/Warfighting/Campaign Planning Advising/Research Interests: Any strategic leadership topic, Effectiveness of coalition and partner nations amongst sea services (specifically in Asian or European countries), Incorporating sea-based unmanned vehicles into OPLANs and the influence on warfighting TTP, Improved joint air and naval power TTP (operating from ashore and at sea) in both modern warfare and future application, modernizing military leadership techniques to meet changing generational needs, Capabilities gaps, seams and overlaps in the joint environment. Degrees: Master of Strategic Studies from Air War College and a Bachelor of Science in Criminology from Florida State University. Joint and Combined Warfighting School (JCWS) 2012, U.S. Marine Corps Command and Staff College (2008). Experience: May 2022–Dec 2023, Deputy Director Future Operations / Battle Watch Captain, Commander Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT), Pearl Harbor, HI; Jan 2021-April 2022, Commanding Officer, Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron TWO (MSRON 2), Virginia Beach, VA; April 2020–Jan 2021, Executive Officer, Coastal Riverine Squadron TWO (CRS 2), Virginia Beach FL; Feb 2016-Oct 2017, Executive Officer, USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC 20), Gaeta, Italy; Jul 2015-Jun 2016 Student, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, AL; Jun 2012-Jun 2015, Joint Interagency Task Force South, Joint Maritime Operations and Plans Officer/Global Force Manager (J-5), Key West, FL; 2011 NAVCENT LNO to Egyptian Navy, U.S. Embassy Cairo EG; 2000-2017 -4 ship (sea duty) assignments (FFG, CV, DDG, LCC) with accompanying deployments to EUCOM, AFRICOM, CENTCOM and PACOM AOR. Email: albert.benoit@au.af.edu Col Chris “Thumper” Cruise, USAF, Global Strike Command Chair, Seminar Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Nuclear weapons, strategic deterrence, long-range strike, organizational leadership, international relations, security cooperation, arctic security, and ICBM Operations. Research Interests: Nuclear operations, strategic deterrence, organizational leadership, international relations, security cooperation, arctic security. Degrees: Master of Military Operational Arts and Science, Air Command and Staff College; Master of Aviation Management with a minor in Space Studies, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University; Bacher of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama in Huntsville Experience: 2022-2024, Commander, 377th Test and Evaluation Group; 2020-2022, Chief of Safety, 20th Air Force; 2018-2020; Chief, Security Cooperation Office, US Embassy, Copenhagen; 2017-2018, Danish Language Student, Defense Language Institute; 2016-2017, Joint Warfighting Instructor, Air Command and Staff College; 2014-2016, Deputy Commander, 381st Training Group; 2012-2014, Commander, 742d Missile Squadron; 2009-2012, Pol-Mil Advisor, HAF/A10; 2008-2009, Student, Air Command and Staff College; 2002-2008, Missileer, 564th Missile Squadron and 341st Operational Support Squadron; 1999-2002, Flight Nurse Instructor/Evaluator, 374th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron; 1996-1999, Critical Care Nurse, Critical Care Air Transport Team, 375th Medical Group. Email: christopher.cruise@au.af.edu CAPT Steve Dradzynski, USN, US Navy Advisor to Air University, Instructor Advising and Research Interests: WW1 & WW2 Military History and Campaigns; Soviet Union/Russia/Europe Conflict/Competition/Cooperation; Strategic Leadership and Thinking; Nuclear Command and Control / Warfare; Naval Aviation; Maritime Strategy; Training; Cyber Operations. Degrees: MS Strategic Studies, National War College; MA National Security, Naval War College; BS Quantitative Methods in Management, Oakland University. Experience: 30+ year military career beginning in the Michigan Army National Guard as a TOW Missile Gunner then as a Naval Flight Officer serving aboard the A-6E Intruder and E-6B TACAMO aircraft. Various sea and staff assignments with highlights being Commander, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Seven (VQ-7); Naval Forces Chief of Staff and Liaison Officer to U.S. Central Command; Operations Officer, Strategic Communications Wing One; Airborne Command Post (ABNCP) Communications Officer, U.S. Strategic Command; and Readiness Officer/Flag Aide, Commander, Naval Air Forces. Email: steven.dradzynski@au.af.edu Col Erin M. Dunagan, USSF, Seminar Director, US Space Force Advisor to Air University Advising Interests: Leadership, USSF Degrees: (2007) Criminal Justice Masters; (2000) Political Science Bachelors Experience: (2021-2024) AFROTC Det 017 Detachment Commander, Troy University; (2020-2021) AFROTC HQ CCV Chief, Maxwell AFB AL; (2018-2020) ACSC 21 STUS DO, Maxwell AFB AL; (2015-2018) 18th Space Control Squadron Detachment One Commander, Naval Support Facility Dahlgren VA; (2013-2015) HAF Chief of Space Training, Pentagon; (2009-2013) JSpOC Chief of Conjunction Assessment, Vandenberg AFB CA; (2004-2009) 742nd Missile Squadron, Minot ND Email: erin.dunagan@au.af.edu Dr. John P. Geis II, Colonel, USAF (ret.), Associate Professor, Airpower, Space, Cyber Power in the Future Course Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Airpower, Strategic Implications of Emerging Technology, Climate Issues, Long-range Strategic Planning, Foresight Analysis, Directed Energy, Artificial Intelligence, Swarming Technologies, and Additive Manufacturing. Research Interests: Foresight Analysis, Asymmetric Conflict, Climate Change, Directed Energy, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Swarming Technologies, International Relations. Degrees: BS Meteorology, University of Wisconsin--Madison; Master of Political Science, Auburn University--Montgomery; Master of Strategic Studies Air War College; PhD Political Science, University of Wisconsin—Madison. Experience: Chief Meteorologist, WISC-TV; F-111 Instructor WSO; T-43A Instructor Navigator; AC-130 FCO; Chief, Strategic Planning, Doctrine and Force Integration -- AFSOC; Director, Blue Horizons Program/Center for Strategy and Technology; Deputy Director & Chief of Research, Air Force Research Institute. Email: john.geis.2@au.af.edu Col Jimmy S. Hicks, USMC, US Marine Corps Advisor to Air University, Instructor, Instructor Advising Interests: Strategic leadership, international relations, JAD2C and ballistic missile defense. Research Interests: Joint acquisition strategy, space operations, and integrated air and missile defense. Degrees: MA Security Studies from the Air War College, MS National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval Command and Staff College, BS History from Campbell University. Experience: Site Chief (Joint): Defense Threat Reduction Agency-Europe, Commanding Officer: Air Control Training Squadron, Airspace Management: MCIEAST, Executive Officer (forward) and Operations Officer: MACG-28, Acquisitions and Program Manager: Marine Special Operations Command, Company Commander, Battalion Executive Officer and Commanding Officer: SOI-East. Mediterranean deployment, 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit: 1999-2000, Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq): 2006, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan): 2013-2014. Email: jimmy.hicks.2@au.af.edu Prof. Gene Kamena, Colonel, USA (ret.), Instructor, Joint Warrior Studies Seminar Professor Gene Kamena teaches in the Joint Warrior Studies Seminar at the Air War College. His expertise is focused in the areas of senior and strategic leadership, ethics, Joint Warfighting, and Command and Control. Gene Kamena retired from active duty after 30 years of service as an Infantry Officer. His operational and Command experience includes - Desert Storm as a Battalion S3, Bosnia and Macedonia as a Battalion Commander, Kosovo as a Brigade Combat Team Commander, Director of Staff for U.S. Space Command, Chief of Staff for NORTHCOM, Chief of Staff for the 1st Infantry Division (Iraq), Director for Iraqi Security Forces, Commander for the Desert Wolves (Iraq), and Director of Force Synchronization for the FCS Program. While at the War College, Prof. Kamena has served in various positions of responsibility to include - Course Director for Leadership Course, Assistance Department Chair for the Strategy Department, and the Department Chair for the Leadership and Warfighting Department. Professor Kamena was selected as the AETC Educator of the year of 2014. Email: gene.kamena@au.af.edu Mr. William (Bill) Lewis, Colonel, USAF (ret.), Instructor, Kenney Airpower Strategy Seminar Advising and Research Interests: Emerging technologies, strategic planning, fighter/bomber/Remotely Piloted Aircraft planning and operations, command and control, multi-domain operations/joint all-domain operations, airpower history, directed energy, swarming technologies, and cyber, space and fighter aircraft in historic operations. Degrees: Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College, Master of Airpower Art and Science from the School of Advance Air and Space Studies, Master of Military Operational Art from Air Command and Staff College, Master of Aeronautical Science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and a Bachelor of Science from the United States Air Force Academy. Experience: Mr. Bill Lewis was the Department Chair for the Department of Leadership and Warfighting, an Assistant Professor of Leadership and Warfighting, and serves on the Airpower Research Task Force. Experience includes various command and combat school and staff assignments: 44th Fighter Squadron Commander, Director Pacific AOC Strategy Division, Asia Pacific Center Executive Course, Command and Control Warrior Advanced Course, Contingency Warfighter Planners Course, USAF Enterprise Leadership Seminar, 2008-2010: Division Chief, The Joint Staff; 2010-2012: 48th Fighter Wing Vice Commander; and 2012-2016: Chief of Staff, USAF in Europe and Africa. Flight Information: Various flying assignments accumulating over 3,500 flying hours including over 2,500 in the F-15 with 250 combat hours. Email: william.lewis.59@au.af.edu Col Jen Mendel, USA, Assistant Director and Instructor, Grand Strategy Seminar Advising and Research Interests: Leadership and ethics. Degrees: MS Strategic Studies, Air War College; MA Human Resources Management, Webster University, BS Education, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Experience: 2020-2022 Human Resource Manager, Colonel’s Management Office, Fort Knox, KY; 2017-2020 Squadron Commander, Joint Communications Support Element, MacDill AFB, FL; 2014-2017 Deputy Army Element Commander and Operations Officer, CENTCOM J63, MacDill AFB, FL; 2012-2014 Operations Officer, Theater Tactical Signal Brigade, Fort Gordon, GA; 2009-2011 Brigade Signal Officer, Engineer Brigade, Fort Liberty, NC (combat tour); 2006-2008 Company Commander, Fort Liberty, NC (combat tour); 2002-2004 XO/Platoon Leader, Signal Company, Fort Liberty, NC (combat tour x 2). Participated in humanitarian, contingency, and combat operations to include 4 combat tours in Iraq and Hurricane Katrina. Attended the Air War College, Army Command and Staff College, Signal Captain’s Career Course, Signal Officer Basic Course, Officer Candidate School, Jump Master School and Airborne School. Served 7 years prior service as a medic. Email: jennifer.s.mendel@au.af.edu Col Blair Morris, USAF, AU Acquisition and Sustainment Chair, Seminar Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Strategic leadership, Air Power in History, Acquisition topics. Degrees: Master of Strategic Studies from Air War College; Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College; Master of Business Administration, University of North Alabama; Bachelor of Science, Accounting, University of Alabama. Experience: Jun 2020 – Jun 2023 – Commander, Defense Contract Management Agency – Lockheed Martin Marietta, Marietta GA; Aug 2018 – May 2020 – Deputy Director Open IT Solutions Office, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Springfield VA; Jun 2017 – Aug 2018 – Chief, Maintenance (Software) Branch, Enterprise Logistics Systems Division, Maxwell AFB – Gunter Annex AL; Jul 2016 – May 2017 – Student, AWC, Maxwell AFB AL; Jun 2014 – Jul 2016 – Commander, 32d Student Squadron, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB AL; Aug 2013 – Jun 2014 – Professor of Systems Acquisition Management, Defense Acquisition University, Ft Belvoir VA; Jul 2010 – Aug 2013 – Country Program Director – Pakistan, Korea, Mongolia, Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Arlington VA; Jun 2009 – Jun 2010 – Student, ACSC, Maxwell AFB AL; Oct 2006 – Jun 2009 – Program Manager/Branch Chief, Advanced IT Systems, Hanscom AFB MA; Dec 2003 – Dec 2006 – Program Manager, Subscale Aerial Targets, Eglin AFB FL; Oct 2000 – May 2003 – Aircraft Maintenance Officer, 366th Wing, Mountain Home AFB ID; Aug 1997 – Oct 2000 – Mission Manager Space Launch Systems, Kirtland AFB NM. Email: christopher.morris.1@au.af.edu Col (GS) Christian Paust, GAF, German Air Force Advisor, Strategic Leadership Course Director, Instructor Advising and Research Interests: Strategic Leadership, International Relations, Security Cooperation, Alliances and Partnerships, Nuclear Deterrence/Nuclear Burden-Sharing, Airpower, Air Operations, Great Power Competition. Degrees: MS Strategic Studies, Air War College, BS Aeronautical Science, A.C.E.I. Inc. Experience: 2020-2021, International Fellow AWC AY 21, Montgomery, AL, USA; 2017-2020, Commander Operations Group Tactical Air Wing 33, Büchel, Germany; 2014-2017, Assistant Branch Chief, Defence Planning & Concepts Air, Space and Cyber Space, Federal Ministry of Defence, Bonn, Germany; 2012-2014, Department Head A5a/ A5Ia, Air Operations Command, Kalkar, Germany; 2011-2012, Assistant Air Attaché, German Embassy, Washington D.C., USA; 2009-2011, Head of the Intelligence Department, Air Transport Command, Münster, Germany; 2007-2009, General Staff College, Participant of the General and Admiral Staff Course 07, Hamburg, Germany; 2006-2007, Scheduling Officer/Scheduling Staff Officer, 2 Squadron Fighter Bomber Wing 31 „B“ Nörvenich, Germany; 2005-2006, Training and Tactics Group (TTG), Flying Group, Fighter Bomber Wing 31 „B“, Nörvenich, Germany; 2000-2005, Simulator and Flight Instructor, German Air Force Flying Training Center, Holloman AFB, NM, USA; 1997-2000, Fighter Bomber WSO Tornado, 2./ Fighter Bomber Wing 32 “ECR”, Lechfeld, Germany. Flight Information: Rating: Weapon System Officer, Fighter Weapons Instructor; Flight Hours: 1650, Aircraft Flown: T-43, T-37, T-38, Alpha Jet, Tornado. Email: christian.paust.gy@au.af.edu Captain Quintin L. James, USN, Seminar Director, Military Instructor Advising Interests: Strategic Leadership, Sea Power, Nuclear Command and Control, Submarine Warfare, Leadership and Ethics. Research Interests: Strategic Leadership, Command and Control, Leadership in the Profession of Arms. Degrees: Master of Strategic Studies from Air War College, Master of Engineering Management from Old Dominion University, VA and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Minor in Military Studies from Pennsylvania University. Related Credentials: Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Derek Bok Center, Harvard University, Key Concepts in Military Ethics from Kings College London University, Certificate Nuclear Engineering Certificate from Naval Post Graduate School, Leadership in a Democratic Society from Federal Executive Institute. Experience: 30+ year Naval Submarine Officer His sea duty assignments include the USS Tucson (SSN770) as assistant engineer to include WESTPAC deployment, the USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) as reactor controls assistant and damage controls assistant, the USS Wyoming (SSBN 742) as operations officer, the USS Greeneville (SSN 772) as Executive Officer to include EASTPAC and WESTPAC deployments., and the PCU Iowa (SSN 797) as Commanding Officer. Capt. James has served ashore as Deputy of War gaming within the Center of Naval Warfare Studies at the Naval War college, Deputy for Training Naval Submarine School, Groton, CT., Executive Officer/ Chief of Staff (COS) Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, Charleston, SC., Operations Officer Submarine Squadron Sixteen, Kingbay Ga., Officer In-Charge (OIC) Submarine Learning Center, Guam. Email: quintin.l.james.mil@au.af.edu Col Joe Ratliff, USA, Instructor, Seminar Director Advising and Research Interests: Leadership and Ethics Degrees: MS Strategic Resources, Eisenhower, National Defense University, Washington DC; MS Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL; MS Behavioral Science – Psychology, Cameron University, Lawton, OK. Experience: 2022-2024 Army Boards and Selections, Army G1 Staff, Pentagon, Washington DC; 2020-2022 Brigade Command, Eastern Sector, USMEPCOM, North Chicago, IL; 2019-2020 Officer Promotions, Army G1 Staff, Pentagon, Washington DC; 2016-2018 ACS Division G1, 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, HI; 2014-2016 J1 Staff Officer, USSOCOM HQ, MacDill AFB, FL; 2011-2014 Deputy G1, USASOC HQ, Fort Liberty, NC; 1998-2009 Served in various positions of leadership and units located in USAREUR and US Army NATO to include V Corps HQ, JFC Brunssum HQ, SHAPE, and 3D COSCOM. Combat tours in Iraq from 2003-2004 and 2005-2006. Attended the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for Strategic Resourcing at the National Defense University; Air Command and Staff College, Adjutant General Captain’s Career Course, Adjutant General Officer Basic Course and Airborne School. Email: joe.a.ratliff.mil@au.af.edu Mr. Richard Samuels, Colonel, USAF (ret.), Instructor Advising and Research Interests: Areas of expertise and research interests include strategic leadership, systems theory, command relations, and national security decision-making. Experience: Mr. Samuels joined the Air War College faculty in 2017. He retired from the USAF in 2016 after 30 years of active-duty service. Mr. Samuels was a special operations aviator with over 3600 hours in several aircraft, and he served in multiple combat operations from Just Cause to Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Samuels commanded at the O4, O5 and O6 levels, and his staff tours included two tours on the Joint Staff, two Service major commands, and a sub-unified command. Degrees: Mr. Samuels holds a BS in Aeronautical Engineering, MS in Mechanical Engineering, and MA in Strategic Studies. Email: richard.samuels.4@au.af.edu Lt Col Donald “Donny” Seablom , USAF, Department of Warfighting Associate Professor, Air University Cyber Chair Degrees: Bachelor of Science in Military History from the United States Air Force Academy in 2003, a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from Air Command and Staff College in 2016, and a PhD in history from the University of Wisconsin in 2023, where he studied the secret air war in Laos from 1964 to 1973. Experience: He is a cyber operations officer and has served the bulk of his operational career in Special Tactics support roles at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he commanded the 724th Special Tactics Support Squadron. He has deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti, and was the 8th Mission Support Group deputy commander at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Email: donald.seablom@au.af.edu Dr. Daniel Strand, Professor of Ethics, Instructor Advising Interests: Just War tradition and ethics in warfare, ethics and foreign policy, ethics and technology, profession of arms and officership, religion in war and foreign policy. Research Interests: History of Just War tradition; ethics of technology in warfare; St Augustine and Christian Realism; the role of religion in foreign affairs; medical ethics. Degrees: BA in Philosophy (University of Minnesota), Master's in Divinity (Gordon-Conwell); Doctor of Philosophy in Ethics and Religion (University of Chicago) Email: daniel.strand@au.af.edu LtCol JoLyn I. Tatum, USAF, Director, Executive Leadership Feedback Program Advising Interests: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Human Performance, Motivation, Resiliency, Unconscious Bias, Sleep, and Suicide Prevention Research Interests: Leadership, Emotional Intelligence, Human Performance, Sleep, and Suicide Prevention Degrees: PhD Clinical Health Psychology, University of North Texas; Bachelor of Science, Psychology, University of Arizona; Bachelor of Health Sciences, Physiology, University of Arizona Experience: Commander, Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Kunsan AB, Republic of Korea; Director of Operations, Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany; Mental Health Flight Commander, Incirlik AB, Turkey; Mental Health Flight Commander, Eielson AFB, AK; Assistant Training Director, Psychology Internship Program, JB Andrews, MD; Director, Clinical Health Psychology, Wright Patterson AFB, OH; Fellow, Clinical Health Psychology, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Services Center, Lackland AFB, TX; Intern, Psychology Internship Program, Wilford Hall Medical Center, Lackland AFB, TX. Email: jolyn.tatum.1@au.af.edu Col Gary D. Thompson, USMC, Seminar Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Strategic leadership, international relations, Joint planning and campaigning, Joint logistics and sustainment. Research Interests: Navigating current Title X mandates to solve Joint operational requirements, Improving our Joint acquisition strategy, and maturing our organic defense industrial base. Degrees: Master of Strategic Studies, Air War College; BA Political Science from Prairie View A&M University. Experience: Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff (G-4), I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF); Commanding Officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 11; Operations Officer & Regional Advisor (G-4), I MEF; Executive Officer & Operations Officer, Combat Logistics Battalion 1; Current Operations Officer/Briefer, Marine Corps Staff; Regional Planner/Advisor, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade; Logistics Officer, 5th Marine Regiment (Infantry); Operations/Plans Officer, 1st Marine Division (Infantry); Logistics Officer, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (Infantry); Company Commander, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). Deployments: Maritime Patrols with various MEUs in the Central & Indo-Pacific Commands’ Area of Operations (2019, 2008, 2006, 2002, 2000), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan): 2002, 2013-2014, and Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq): 2003 & 2007. Email: gary.d.thompson@au.af.edu Lt Col Paul Tilton, USAF, SG Chair to Air University Advising and Research Interests: Flight and Operational Medicine, Battlefield Medicine, Enroute Patient Care, Dive Medicine, Military Healthcare System, Air Force Medical Command, Special Operations Medicine, Medical Planning and Logistics, Global Health Engagement, Disaster Relief, Medical Innovation/Tech, Space Medicine Degrees: BS Biology-William Carey University, M.D. Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences, Board Certified in Family Medicine Experience: Enlisted Airborne Communications Systems Operator with deployments ISO Operations Northern and Southern Watch; Special Operations Medical Element Flight Surgeon with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, South America, Haiti; Combat Aviation Advisor-Security Cooperation/Foreign Internal Defense operations and Global Health Engagements in West Africa, Asia, South and Central America; Special Tactics Medical Director; AFSOC Chief of Flight Medicine. International Health Specialist; Flying Hours-2477, Combat Flying Hours 277 Email: paul.tilton@au.af.edu Col Joseph S. Valentino, USAF, Special Operations Forces Chair and Instructor Advising and Research Interests: Military history, Irregular Warfare, Special Operations, Air Advising, Leadership. Degrees: Master of Aeronautical Science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Master of Military Operational Arts and Science, Air Command and Staff College; Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. Experience: 2022-2024, Chief of Staff/Deputy Director J3 and J5, Special Operations Command South; 2021-2022, Commander, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Duke Field, FL; 2019-2021; Operations Officer, 6th Special Operations Squadron, Duke Field, FL; 2018-2019, Chief, 492nd Special Operations Group Weapons and Tactics, Duke Field, FL; 2015-2018, Chief, Resource and Force Management Division, Special Operations Command Europe, Stuttgart, Germany; 2014-2015, Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL. Flight Information: Master Navigator; Flight Hours: 3100+ (1500+ Combat); Aircraft Flown: AC-130U, U-28A, C-208, and T-38 Email: joseph.valentino@au.af.edu LtCol Earlie H. Walker Jr., USMC, Seminar Director, Instructor Advising Interests: Military History, Military Operations and Planning, Organizational Leadership, Organizational Culture and Management Research Interests: Military History, Military Technology and Innovation, Future War Degrees: Master of Science, Computer Information Systems, Boston University; Master of Strategic Studies, Joint Warfighting Concentration, Air University; Master of Operational Studies, Marine Corps University; Master of Military Studies, Marine Corps University; Bachelor of Business Administration, Management Concentration, University of West Georgia Experience: 2021-2024: Deputy Branch Chief and Senior Policy Officer for Education, Training, Exercises and Evaluation, International Military Staff, NATO HQ, Brussels Belgium; 2018-2020: Inspector-Instructor, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion; 2016-2018: Plans and Concepts Officer, II Marine Expeditionary Force; 2015-2016: Future Operations and Plans Officer, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade; 2009-2013: Battalion Executive Officer, Operations Officer, Logistics Officer, Company Commander, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion; 2006-2008: Operations Officer, Recruiting Station Twin Cities, Minnesota; 2004-2006: Tactics Officer In Charge, Riflemen Program of Instruction, Company Commander, USMC School of Infantry-East, Camp Lejeune, NC; 2001-2004: Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Email: earlie.walker@au.af.edu