Brian Milner
Niceville,FL
Summary
Strong and resilient 25 year combat veteran with extensive experience in tactical operations, training, and leadership. Over fourten years of experience as a B-1 Combat Aviato with 2500 hours, specializing in over 1000 hours in overseas combat military operations in hostile environments. Skilled in developing and implementing tactical operations plans and conducting tactical operations with kinetic and non-kinetic DoD platforms. Conducted extensive research on the latest munitions and electronic warfare technologies, tests and trends. Developed and implemented safety strategies to ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations. Developed and executed strategic plans to drive business growth and increase organizational efficiency. Conducted budgeting and forecasting for the organization's capital and operating expenditures. Developed and implemented briefing materials for high-level executives, General Officers, DoD Senior Civilians and local communities. Proven experience as a Microsoft Office Specialist, with expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Publisher. Led military, civilian and contractors in deployed and peacetime operations. Integrator of Intelligence at all levels to solve problems with pacing threats and to ensure all operations are successful.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director A4 and A5/8 350 SWW
USAF
12.2023 - Current
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning of $36M worth of infrastructure for 350 SWW
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen relationships to acquire funds for renovations and acquisitions within 350th SWW
- Program manager of wing largest initiative of $181M Electromagnetic Operations Complex
- Program Manager of over twenty Top Secret and Advanced Level Programs within the 350th SWW
7th Bomb Wing Director of Staff
7th Bomb Wing Dyess Air Force Base
04.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed and managed the Wing staff agencies of over 140 Airmen & $1M budget at AF's largest B-1 Wing
- Coordinated with cross-functional leadership teams; implements & executes Wg strategic initiatives, priorities &positions.
- Integrated & synchronized plans, policies & procedures affecting 14,900+ military, civilian & dependents/$13B in assets/5,393 acres.
- Coordinated with cross-functional leadership teams; implements & executes Wg strategic initiatives, priorities & positions.
- Evaluated , Instructed and commands combat aircrew of four to provide rapid, long-range power
- Provides airfield, air traffic, intelligence, mission planning, Aircrew Flight Equipment & Weather services in support of B-1 and C-130 operations worldwide
Director of Operations
7th Bomb Wing
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Leads operations f/7 OG's largest/most diverse Sq including 36 officers, 154 enlisted, 13 civil service & 91 contractors
- Enables AEF combat readiness for five squadrons producing more than 1,200 sorties and 4.3K flying hours annually
- Provides airfield, air traffic, intelligence, mission planning, Aircrew Flight Equipment & Weather services in support of B-1 and C-130 operations worldwide
Deputy Standoff Munitions App Center Commander
USAF
07.2020 - 07.2021
- Deputy CC for 42 military & civilian members at operational-level integration ctr to build CCMD standoff weapons plans
- Optimizes synchronization of targets/platforms/weapons & supporting component capabilities to meet CCMDs' objectives
- Provides oversight of kinetic/non-kinetic standoff munitions ops-level planning services for CCDRs and tasked units
- DIRLAUTH w/USSTRATCOM, USSOCOM, geographic CCMDs, HAF and MAJCOMs/NAFs C2 elements/SMEs
- Evaluator Mission Planner/Execution for Combatant Commanders for both JASSM and LRASM programs
- Integrated GEOINT to provide kinetic strikes against real worlintel using standoff munitions and integrating with multiple platforms for timed coalition/joint effects against targets
Executive Officer Commander Eighth Air Force
Eighth Air Force
08.2019 - 07.2020
- Advisor and assistant to dual-hat Two Star General Officer Commander on all issues f/21K personnel across 5 Active Duty wings, 2 Reserve Wings, 8th AF, J-GSOC/STRATCOM
- Leads/directs CC's 12-member front office /personal staff team; plans, organizes & executes all facets of schedule/operations using MS Word, Excel, Power Point
- Coordinates all activities & admin actions f/500+ HG/J-GSOC staff; reviews/coordination of J-GSOC reports/action items
- Transmits CC's guidance to 8 AF/J-GSOC staff/field units; orchestrates daily ops req's/sync'd w/ HQ AFGSC & HAF
- Directed staff for 2 JCS-level wargame exercises; integrated air component with TF & allies
Chief Wing Weapons & Tactics/B-1 Instructor
7th Bomb Wing
07.2013 - 07.2019
- Led officers responsible for planning, validation & execution of Weapons & Tactics program in AF's largest B-1 wing
- Managed over $82M budget in weapons, training & planning resources for the 9 BS/28 BS/345 BS/337 TES/77 WPS
- Integrates intel, tactics/planning expertise to devise effective, survivable B-1 missions consistent with CFACC intent
- Analyzed and integrated multi-level/multi-national intelligence to perform and plan kinetic and non-kinetic events in wartime and peacetime
- Principal BW/CC advisor on weapons & tactics testing, development, training, and emerging employment concepts
- Led 8x Coalition and Joint exercises CONUS and OCONUS integrating assets from the Intel and Space community into a large joint force adversary mission execution
- Led multiple Red Flag events and Weapons School Instructor classes providing instruction and red/blue force wargame and instruction/integration to Combat Air Force platforms and US Space Comm assets
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
B-1 Instructor/Chief of Squadron Safety
37th Bomb Squadron
01.2010 - 06.2013
- Operates advanced offensive avionics to achieve split-second navigation and strike diverse targets with precision
- Operates complex defensive avionics to detect/negate hostile surface-to-air missiles/artillery/airborne interceptors
- Assists in development of weekly schedules & monthly/annual operational plans for a 3K-hr, $100M flying hour program
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Electronic Warfare Production Supervisor
Hill Air Force Base
10.2003 - 07.2006
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform testing and maintenance of the AN/ALQ-184 ECM Pod
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures, and unavoidable delays
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Electronic Warfare Systems Team Leader
Eielson Air Force Base
10.2000 - 10.2003
- Tested and maintained the AN/ALQ-184 attack pod for three combat squadrons
- Team lead for Red Flag integration exercise and hand picked as shift supervisor as a SrA
Education
MAS - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZBAS - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
Prescott, AZAAS - Avionics
Community College of the Air Force
Hill AFB, UTSkills
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Mission Commander Qualified
- Budget Management
- Intelligence Integration
- Tactics Development
- Training Development
- Combat Readiness
- Mission Planning
- Flying Training Coordination
- Operational Planning
- Avionics Operation
- Combat Tactics Instruction
- Aircraft Systems Development
- Avionics Maintenance
- Safety Management
- Flight Instruction
- Staff development
Accomplishments
- USAF 15B Weapons School Graduate
- USAF Safety School Graduate
- USAF AFFOR Senior Staff Course Graduate
Certification
- TS/SCI Security Clearance
- Mission Commander Certified
Timeline
Director A4 and A5/8 350 SWW
USAF
12.2023 - Current
7th Bomb Wing Director of Staff
7th Bomb Wing Dyess Air Force Base
04.2022 - 12.2023
Director of Operations
7th Bomb Wing
08.2021 - 05.2022
Deputy Standoff Munitions App Center Commander
USAF
07.2020 - 07.2021
Executive Officer Commander Eighth Air Force
Eighth Air Force
08.2019 - 07.2020
Chief Wing Weapons & Tactics/B-1 Instructor
7th Bomb Wing
07.2013 - 07.2019
B-1 Instructor/Chief of Squadron Safety
37th Bomb Squadron
01.2010 - 06.2013
Electronic Warfare Production Supervisor
Hill Air Force Base
10.2003 - 07.2006
Electronic Warfare Systems Team Leader
Eielson Air Force Base
10.2000 - 10.2003
BAS - Professional Aeronautics
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
AAS - Avionics
Community College of the Air Force
MAS - Aeronautical Science
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
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