Christopher Droegemueller
Altus,OK
Summary
Seasoned logistics and deployment operations professional with over 20 years of experience in planning, coordinating, and executing global mobilization, deployment, and sustainment missions for the U.S. Air Force. Specialized in Joint Logistics Enterprise integration, unit movement operations (UMO), airlift planning, and hazardous materials preparation. Skilled in collaborating with Army, multinational, and commercial partners in CONUS and OCONUS environments. Proficient in utilizing ICODES, JALP, TC-AIMS II, and DoD transportation systems to ensure mission readiness and operational flexibility.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Air Transportation and Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Managed $331M across 32 logistics programs and led 77 team members, achieving 80% certification of all mobility forces.
- Led joint logistics training for Air Force and Army teams, enabling integrated operations and culminating in a successful 42-rocket live-fire demonstration for government leaders
- Trained and mentored hundreds of personnel on HazMat handling, load planning, and movement documentation; elevated operational compliance and deployment efficiency.
- Rebuilt a stagnant training program, developing 77 team members into high-performing transportation professionals through targeted skills development and mentorship
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Oversaw risk mitigation strategies during high-stakes deployments, minimizing potential negative impacts on mission-critical systems and end users alike.
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Air Force
10.2021 - 10.2024
- Spearheaded strategic planning for the Air Mobility Team concept by leading a cross-functional working group of 7 specialties; developed employment strategies for 1,300 personnel across multiple continents.
- Led workforce modernization by restructuring longstanding civilian manpower deficiencies, resulting in increased efficiency and securing 27 performance-based awards at unit, group, and wing levels.
- Advised senior leaders from four military installations on the coordination of 4,000+ airlift missions, supporting the movement of 6,000 passengers and 11,000+ tons of cargo across the U.K., Europe, and Africa
- Managed budgets responsibly; optimized allocation of financial resources toward priority items without compromising quality or effectiveness.
- Oversaw security protocols, maintaining safety standards and ensuring compliance with regulations across all levels of personnel.
Superintendent, Operations
United States Air Force
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Led a 37-person team supporting global mobility operations; executed 22,000 flights, moved 160K personnel and 1 million short tons of cargo
- Developed and implemented key contingency logistics plans, including MOG, FARP, and re-arming procedures; aligned 23 units with Air Force priorities and strategic action directives.
- Validated and revised Air Force mobility doctrine and training requirements; delivered critical updates to Headquarters A5 for real-world applicability.
- Directed operations and training for 119 personnel across 21 specialties; managed a $1.1M annual training budget to support global logistics missions.
- Built and led a logistics support plan for a large-scale combat search and rescue exercise involving 600 personnel and 175 missions across six units.
Superintendent, Plans, Programs and Operations
Joint Special Operations Command
12.2015 - 11.2019
- Served as Senior Logistics Planner and Operations Superintendent for global Special Operations missions; led support for six Geographic Combatant Commands and deployed as Joint Logistics Liaison Officer.
- Directed joint sustainment planning and synchronization for five forward task forces, supporting over 4,000 personnel and 1,200 named.
- Spearheaded the planning and funding strategy for AFRICOM logistics; oversaw adjudication of over $150M in transportation costs and established policies for force movement.
- Designed and implemented a secure transportation network in Somalia by developing interagency contracts supporting six forward operating bases; doubled regional logistics capacity.
- Oversaw $29M in operational planning and sustainment requirements for 18 global locations; established annual budget projections and acquisition strategies for SOF logistics.
- Directed logistics operations for six Joint Chiefs-level readiness exercises involving 6,000 personnel, three U.S. Navy vessels, and 42 units across six operational theaters.
- Established interoperability framework with National Capital Region logistics teams, enabling the delivery of non-standard equipment and saving $4M in government procurement.
- Selected to lead AFRICOM’s Continuous Process Improvement initiative; optimized air mobility distribution, improving aircraft utilization by 38% and generating $150M in annual savings.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
San Antonio, TX05.2011
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Deployment readiness coordination
- Joint Event Life Cycle (JELC) CTC Rotations DREs
- Unit Movement Operations (UMO) ITO/IDO/DTO/CTO Liaison
- ICODES and JALP experience
- Hazardous materials preparation certified
- Joint Inspection Instructor Certified
- Strategic Transportation & Aerial Port Operations
- NATO/Coalition Logistics Interagency Coordination
- TC-AIMS II Familiarity, CMOS, IGC, GATES, A2I, GDSS, SMS Systems
- Contingency planning
- Military deployment doctrine expertise
Certification
- Certified HazMat Preparer (DoD)
- Joint Air Load Planner (JALP) / ICODES Certified
- TC-AIMS II Familiarization Course
- DCAPES Course
- DCAPES Action Officer Course
- AMC Joint Inspection Course (Instructor Certified)
- Joint SNCO PME, Joint SNCO II (Distance Learning)
- USAF SNCO Academy, NCO Academy, ALS (Residence)
- Logistics Readiness SNCO Course
Timeline
Senior Air Transportation and Logistics Manager
United States Air Force
10.2024 - 03.2026
Senior Enlisted Leader
United States Air Force
10.2021 - 10.2024
Superintendent, Operations
United States Air Force
11.2019 - 10.2021
Superintendent, Plans, Programs and Operations
Joint Special Operations Command
12.2015 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Transportation Management
Community College of The Air Force
B.S. - Supply Chain Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Security Clearance
Top Secret SCI Clearance
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