Curtis Culver
Washington,DC
Summary
Seasoned Fighter Squadron Commander and Airpower Strategist with expertise in strategic planning, and tactical decision-making. Inspires and motivates personnel, fostering teamwork and optimizing efficiency through goal orientation. Known for innovation, process improvements, and enhancing readiness to produce winning outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Fighter Squadron Commander
United States Air Force
RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Commanded a globally deployable Nuclear and Conventional fighter squadron with 80 personnel and 28 F-15E aircraft worth $1.8B
- Primary Certifying Official for Nuclear plans, training, and operations in America's only nuclear-capable fighter squadron
- Commanded a historic simultaneous CENTCOM combat deployment and EUCOM nuclear alert mission. Lauded by POTUS for leading "best in the world" unit in an unprecedented 52 Air-to-Air kills in defense of Israel, nine airstrikes against 125 targets, two NATO nuclear evaluations, & scored the first US cruise missile kill, protecting 6,000 sailors.
Fighter Squadron Director of Operations
United States Air Force
RAF Lakenheath, United Kingdom
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed an $85M flying hour program for 60 aircrew with 3,100 F-15E sorties and 5,000 flight hours that ensured 100% combat mission readiness
- Commanded the F-15E detachment in CENTCOM that secured air superiority for the Afghanistan withdrawal in 2021. Coordinated and led the close air support missions for the Joint Tactical Exfiltration of Bagram Air Base and Hamid Karzai International Airport in Kabul.
Checkmate - Airpower Strategist
United States Air Force
Washington, DC
06.2019 - 06.2020
- European Branch Chief and Special Access Program Coordinator
- Assault Breaker II strategy liaison to DARPA team on escalation dynamics and risk
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Strategic Portfolio Review air and space power subject matter expert
- Senate Armed Services Committee briefer for Red vs. Blue airpower capability and competition.
- Liaison to the Directed Energy Directorate at AFRL Kirtland for novel counter-UAS capability development
Education
Defense Strategy And Requirements
Combat Air Force Fellow
Washington, DC06-2019
Executive Program - Artificial Intelligence: Implications For Business
MIT Sloan School of Management
12-2018
MBA - Global Business Management
American Military University
06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2006
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy
The Eisenhower School For National Security
Washington, DCSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Keynote Speaking
- Decisive Execution
- Discipline and Focus
- Excellent Communication
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Fighter Squadron Commander
United States Air Force
05.2022 - 06.2024
Fighter Squadron Director of Operations
United States Air Force
09.2020 - 12.2021
Checkmate - Airpower Strategist
United States Air Force
06.2019 - 06.2020
Defense Strategy And Requirements
Combat Air Force Fellow
Executive Program - Artificial Intelligence: Implications For Business
MIT Sloan School of Management
MBA - Global Business Management
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Science - National Resource Strategy
The Eisenhower School For National Security
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