United States Air ForceLieutenant Colonel
Feb. 1976 - Mar. 1998Space Operations
F-4 Weapons Systems Officer (Navigator) Mission Manager for GPS, DMSP and DSP satellite launches. Directed 24/7 operations during 11 GPS, 3 DMSP and 2 DSP launches Improved productivity and efficiency by 30% in launch and early orbit operations Led organization of over 215 diverse men and women
Coordinated renovation of two operations centers, while maintaining full mission capability
Directed deployment of a multi-billion dollar global network of launch, space, and Air Force satellite systems including GPS, Defense Support Program (DSP), Defense Meteorological Support Program (DMSP), and Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS)
Reduced operating overhead by 15% by eliminating unnecessary mission requirements
Standardized operating procedures of 132 units using 28 different weapons systems
Served as Battle Staff Director for 14th Air Force Air & Space Operations Center (AOC)
Recruited to serve on initial cadre at Regional Headquarters to develop and establish space support to warfighting commanders
Integrated space capabilities, modeling, simulations, and Theater Missile Defense into exercises and war plans.
From isolated location, provided electronic warfare training for U.S. and Korean forces in the Pacific Theater
Senior U.S. military representative in the area responsible for US-Korea interactions and cooperation
Reorganized squadron reducing manpower requirements by 10% with no loss of effectiveness
Acquired over $200,000 of materials from Korean Ministry of Defense to improve living conditions
Saved over $100,000 in engineering and manufacturing costs by acquiring spare parts for aging threat simulation radar systems from Korean source