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Joel Rigby

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Dynamic Special Forces Weapons Sergeant and Military Freefall Instructor with extensive combat and training experience across multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. Proven expertise in precision marksmanship, tactical reconnaissance, and advanced weapons employment. Graduate of elite programs including SFARTAEC, SFSC 1 & 2, Ranger school, and the Reconnaissance & Surveillance Leaders Course. Skilled in leading high-risk operations, developing advanced shooting and combat training, and mentoring joint forces in diverse and austere environments. Adept at integrating foreign weapons proficiency, small unit tactics, and combat marksmanship to enhance mission success and team survivability.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Military Freefall InstructorU

United States Army
12.2020 - Current
  • Military Freefall Instructor
  • Military Freefall Jumpmaster Instructor
  • Staff Non Commission Officer In Charge
  • Military Freefall Operations Sergeant
  • High Risk Training Officer
  • Vertical Wind Tunnel Trainer and Coach
  • Military Freefall Senior Shadow Master and Trainer
  • Military Freefall Camera Course Trainer

Special Forces Weapons Sergeant

United States Army
01.2009 - 12.2020
  • Army Infantry
  • Army Special Forces Weapons Sergeant
  • Advanced Skills Company Sniper Instructor


Education

Bachelor of Business - Business And Managerial Economics

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
10-2025

Skills

  • Weapons 7 Marksmanship: Army Sniper School, Glock Armorer, SFARTAEC, Advanced Combat Marksmanship Instructor
  • Special Forces Expertise: Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, Foriegn Weapons Course, Special Forces Sniper school 1 & 2
  • Leadership & Tactics: Ranger School, Reconnaissance & Surveillance Leaders Course, Infantry Mortar Leader Course
  • Combat Experience: Multiple combat deployments (Iraq & Afghanistan), expertise in direct action, reconnaissance,and high-risk operational enivronments
  • Freefall & Airborne Operations: Military Freefall Instructor (#871), USPA Coach, USPA Accelerated Freefall Instructor, USPA Tandem Instructor, 3000 freefall jumps, Tunnel Trainer LVL 1
  • Instruction & Training: Military Freefall Jumpmaster, High-Risk Training Officer, Weapons and Tactics Trainer, Advanced Combat Skills Developer

Timeline

Military Freefall InstructorU

United States Army
12.2020 - Current

Special Forces Weapons Sergeant

United States Army
01.2009 - 12.2020

Bachelor of Business - Business And Managerial Economics

Arizona State University