DEVONTA D. LEWIS
Valdosta,GA
Summary
U.S. Air Force Security Forces leader with expertise in homeland defense and emergency management. Demonstrated success in training personnel and enhancing operational readiness. Proficient in integrated base defense systems and risk assessment, contributing to mission success through collaboration and innovative strategies.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Flight Chief
822nd Base Defense Squadron
Moody AFB, GA
11.2025 - Current
- Leads a deployable base defense unit responsible for training, preparing, and deploying expeditionary security forces in support of global contingency and homeland defense missions.
- Oversees force protection training, emergency response planning, and operational readiness for deploying personnel.
- Mentors and develops Airmen to meet expeditionary, installation defense, and combat support requirements.
Flight Chief / Section Chief / NCOIC
316th Security Support Squadron
Joint Base Andrews, MD
12.2019 - 11.2025
- Managed the installation’s $158M Intrusion Detection System and Flight Line Entry Control Systems supporting Presidential and National Capital Region missions.
- Directed maintenance, repair, installation, removal, and certification of integrated alarm and base defense systems while coordinating with over 127 federal, DoD, and contractor agencies.
- Led a 24-member military and civilian team responsible for installation access control for POTUS, VPOTUS, Congress, senior government officials, and over 125,000 authorized personnel.
- Established access control policies, conducted background checks, and managed Restricted Area Badges and Defense Biometric Identification System credentials.
- Supervised joint and interagency security operations supporting Air Force One, Protection Level 1–3 aircraft, and over $6.5B in critical infrastructure.
- Provided armed law enforcement and emergency response across a 6,800-acre installation protecting more than 17,000 military and civilian personnel.
Deployed – Flight Chief, Anti-Terrorism
378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Directed integrated defense and anti-terrorism operations protecting joint personnel, combat assets, and critical infrastructure.
- Coordinated multi-agency and joint-service security operations supporting contingency and combat missions.
Unit Training Instructor
39th Security Forces Squadron
Incirlik Air Base, Turkey
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Managed unit training programs for over 320 personnel and supervised a five-member training staff.
- Established and executed annual training plans in compliance with Air Force and DoD standards.
- Coordinated Active Shooter, Use of Force, Self-Aid/Buddy Care, weapons qualification, and ancillary training.
- Oversaw development of lesson plans, evaluation tools, localized handbooks, and duty position qualification programs.
BDOC Controller / Response Force Leader / Physical Security NCO
78th Security Forces Squadron
Robins AFB, GA
10.2012 - 11.2018
- Directed Base Defense Operations Center activities and coordinated emergency response operations.
- Led response forces during real-world incidents, exercises, and contingencies.
- Oversaw physical security programs, access control, and installation defense operations.
Deployed – Response Force Leader
387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait
<ul>
<li>Directed security operations for high.risk deployments and base defense missions.</li>
<li>Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.</li>
<li>Managed daily security patrols to ensure adherence to safety regulations.</li>
</ul> - 2014
- Directed security operations for high-risk deployments and base defense missions.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- Managed daily security patrols to ensure adherence to safety regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Chandler, AZ01.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
Maxwell AFB, AL01.2022
Professional Military Education - Tyndall AFB, FL
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Tyndall AFB, FL01.2022
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) Level I -
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.01.2018
Airman Leadership School -
Robins AFB, GA
Robins AFB, GA01.2017
Skills
- Homeland security operations
- Force protection
- Emergency management
- National security support
- Integrated defense systems
- Risk assessment
- Threat analysis
- Joint operations
- Leadership development
- Training management
- Security coordination
- Emergency planning
- Strategic planning
- Physical security
Certifications And Specialized Training
- CPR Certification
- FEMA Emergency Management Training
- Principles of Instruction
- Active Shooter Incident Response
- Traffic Collision and Management Investigator
- Anti-Terrorism Level I & II
- Special Reaction Team
- Air Advisor
- Fly Away Security Team (FAST) Leader
Timeline
Flight Chief
822nd Base Defense Squadron
11.2025 - Current
Deployed – Flight Chief, Anti-Terrorism
378th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
11.2021 - 05.2022
Flight Chief / Section Chief / NCOIC
316th Security Support Squadron
12.2019 - 11.2025
Unit Training Instructor
39th Security Forces Squadron
11.2018 - 12.2019
BDOC Controller / Response Force Leader / Physical Security NCO
78th Security Forces Squadron
10.2012 - 11.2018
Deployed – Response Force Leader
387th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron
<ul>
<li>Directed security operations for high.risk deployments and base defense missions.</li>
<li>Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.</li>
<li>Managed daily security patrols to ensure adherence to safety regulations.</li>
</ul> - 2014
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
University of Arizona Global Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arizona Global Campus
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of the Air Force
Professional Military Education - Tyndall AFB, FL
Non-Commissioned Officer Academy
Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education (EJPME) Level I -
Washington, D.C.
Airman Leadership School -
Robins AFB, GA