Justin Parag
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Strategic leader with proven success in mentoring and team management, enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness in high-stakes environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Defense Section Chief
613th AOC USAF
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI
06.2023 - Current
- Section Chief of 12-member Combat Operations Division Defense Team, executing INDOPACOM theater air & missile defense operations.
- Advised O-6 on morale, welfare, and force management, shaping
enlisted & officer readiness and influencing operational continuity. - As Unit Fitness Manager, tracked 100+ fit-to-fight stats, enforced standards & mentored all ranks—including Senior Leaders—instilling resilience and mission-focused culture AOC-wide.
- Led strategic operations for mission planning and execution within air operations center.
- Coordinated multi-agency collaboration to enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness.
- Streamlined workflow processes, resulting in improved response times during critical missions.
- Developed training programs to elevate team performance and ensure adherence to best practices.
Senior Enlisted Leader/Baron Controller
18 AGRS, USAF
Eielson Air Force Base, AK
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Specially-trained PACAF Aggressor Adversary Controller; trains DoD on weapons & tactics of potential adversaries
- Provides critical situational awareness/control to aircrew in both large-force joint & multinational training exercises
- Responsible for the security clearances of 39 pilots/7 controllers & upgrades gained via a 4,950 hr/$38M annual FHP
- Oversees safety/emergency actions of 53 personnel, a $6M facility, including all unit anti-terrorism countermeasures
- Mentored junior enlisted personnel, fostering professional development and enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed training programs that enhanced readiness and operational effectiveness of personnel.
- Implemented performance evaluation frameworks, driving accountability and continuous improvement within teams.
- Coordinated logistics efforts for large-scale deployments or exercises, ensuring timely arrival of equipment and personnel at designated locations.
Fighter Duty Technician
682nd ASOC/14th ASOS, USAF
Pope AAF, NC
07.2016 - 01.2019
- Manages team of five Airmen; responsible for personnel mobility qualifications, training and combat employment
- Coordinates with Wing Operations Centers and the Combined Air Operations Center for Air Tasking Order execution
- Organizes, coordinates/executes MAJCOM, Group and Squadron-level exercise program to guarantee unit readiness
- Directs theater air assets to support ground Commander objectives; maintains Combat Mission Ready status as Instructor procedural controller
- Operated advanced communication systems to facilitate real-time data transmission during missions.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring operational readiness and reliability for critical missions.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot technical issues, enhancing system functionality and performance.
- Implemented standardized procedures for equipment checks, improving efficiency in mission preparation processes.
Weapons Director
606th ACS
Spangdahlem AB, Germany
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Responsible to the Senior Director for safe/precise control of assigned air-to-air, air-to-ground, air refueling missions.
- Ensures expeditious fighter/attack aircraft positioning for interception, ID and engagement of enemy air/land forces.
- Co-leads ops flt of 9 Airmen/3 NCOs; guides training/readiness requirements to provide CMR personnel for NATO/CENTCOM tasks.
- Monitors career development & skill-level progression for 62 Airmen; disseminates changes to master training plans
- Directed advanced weapon systems operations, ensuring mission readiness and compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to optimize weapons deployment strategies and operational efficiency.
Education
Associate of Science - Real Estate Studies
American Military University
Charleston, WV08-2026
Associate of Science - AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL04-2024
Skills
- Mentoring
- Fundraising strategy
- Team management
- Motivational leadership
Timeline
Defense Section Chief
613th AOC USAF
06.2023 - Current
Senior Enlisted Leader/Baron Controller
18 AGRS, USAF
01.2019 - 06.2023
Fighter Duty Technician
682nd ASOC/14th ASOS, USAF
07.2016 - 01.2019
Weapons Director
606th ACS
01.2012 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Real Estate Studies
American Military University
Associate of Science - AIR & SPACE OPERATIONS TECHNOLOGY
Community College of The Air Force
2025 PACAF SNCO BMO of the Year
Was selected as the 2025 Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Battle Management Operator (BMO) of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes his elite-level tactical execution, strategic joint-force integration, and transformational leadership while serving as the Section Chief of the 12-member Combat Operations Division Defense Team. Throughout the award period, he expertly managed INDOPACOM theater air and missile defense operations, directly driving joint-force readiness and integrating cutting-edge data automation across the theater.