Dustin Mattox

Dynamic and dependable veteran with over 10 years of combined military and security experience, committed to fostering a safe and secure environment for teams, families, and communities. Proven ability to adapt quickly to challenging situations while maintaining a strong focus on safety protocols and operational efficiency. Strong leadership skills complemented by a steadfast dedication to service excellence, ensuring the highest standards are upheld.

• US Army - Active Duty
• Target Acqusition / FireFinder Radar Operator (13R)
• - Executed hundreds of armed mounted and unmounted security patrols, protecting high value assets as a team leader for a personal security detachment resulting in zero casualties or loss/damage of equipment during combat missions in Afghanistan in 2018.
• - Earned the Army Commendation Medal with combat device for meritorious service as a Land-based Phalanx Weapons System Team Chief while deployed in support of Operation Freedoms Sentinel.
• - Trained and assisted in target acquisition tactics for several regionally aligned forces as a team leader during a multinational military training exercise across Europe from 2015 to 2017
• - Lead the battalion as a M916 heavy equipment transporter, loading multimillion dollar pieces of equipment and weapons systems onto and off military cargo aircrafts to be distributed to varies locations across Afghanistan resulting in earning an experts drivers' badge.
• - Wrote and conducted monthly individual counseling's, documenting soldiers' disciplinary actions and accommodations.
• - Instructed classes on individual weapons which led me to expert qualifications.
• - Successfully tracked over 500 targets during Operation Flaming Thunder in Lithuania in 2016.
• -Awards, medals and decorations include 3 Army achievement medals, Army commendation medal with combat device, Army good conduct medal, National defense service medal, Global war on terrorism service medal, Afghanistan campaign medal with campaign star, 2 overseas ribbons, and a NATO medal.