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Juston Milliner

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Dynamic logistics professional with over 20 years of senior military leadership experience in global logistics, strategic planning, and air transportation operations. Expert in driving operational efficiency and reducing deployment timelines by 25% through effective project management and team collaboration. Holds a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and is dedicated to mentoring and building resilient, safety-oriented cultures across various sectors.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate

Work History

Manager, Air Transportation Integration

Air Force
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded modernization initiatives for Air Transportation systems, aligning logistical strategies with Air Force mobility objectives.
  • Collaborated with joint service and industry leaders to enhance logistics integration and deployment planning.
  • Advised senior leadership on transportation capabilities, ensuring policy alignment at the enterprise level.
  • Facilitated capability development by prioritizing actions to bridge gaps and deliver essential resources.
  • Promoted integration through design and planning, validating inputs for future force design within OSD budget.
  • Coordinated activities across DoD, JCS, DAF, AFRC, and NGB to optimize Agile Combat Support operations.
  • Briefed 90 attendees at Deployment & Distribution Logistic Conference on LUA principles and capability development.
  • Established standardized Capability Development Plan for POM resourcing, finalizing $1B plan with four teams.

Operations Superintendent

Air Force
Travis AFB, California
07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Led development of 119-member logistics team for global contingency operations.
  • Streamlined readiness procedures, reducing deployment timelines by twenty-five percent.
  • Oversaw cargo movement and personnel deployment for multi-national exercises and real-world missions.
  • Cultivated high-performance culture emphasizing safety and strategic mission alignment.
  • Served as top enlisted advisor to Commander on squadron operations and mission readiness.
  • Directed 158 enlisted and officer Airmen across 34 AFSCs on operational training and deployments.
  • Developed budgeting tool identifying $1.4M in equipment shortages and $1.5M in TDYs.
  • Managed airbase opening team supporting four FW lead wing Expeditionary Airbase certification.

Air Trans Standardization & Evaluation Superintend

Air Force
Travis AFB, California
10.2022 - 07.2023
  • Led standardization and evaluation program for 150 Air Transportation Airmen across four units, advising CRG/CC on corrective action plans to ensure AMC compliance.
  • Directed four group evaluators in conducting 490 evaluations over 142 missions, guiding 154 porters and four squadrons to deliver $6 billion in joint cargo to 11 CCMDs.
  • Identified readiness gaps and coordinated five flights to establish 30-day training plan, facilitating just-in-time training for 108 Airmen from 38 AFSCs.
  • Achieved unit mission validation and Initial Operational Capability seven months ahead of schedule.

Flight Chief

Air Force
Travis AFB, California
07.2020 - 07.2022
  • Led 34 personnel in equipment, vehicle, and deployment sections to ensure readiness for 18 deployment packages.
  • Coordinated with three squadrons to support 618 members across 32 career fields.
  • Deployed rapidly in support of Air Mobility Command operations at austere airfields for joint combat and humanitarian missions.
  • Planned and directed deployment requirements for 155 Contingency Response Support Squadron to enhance USTRANSCOM global reach.
  • Managed readiness of 96 deployment increments valued at $55 million.
  • Oversaw training for 117 equipment custodians and increment monitors across three squadrons.

Air Operations Section Chief

Air Force
Aviano , Italy
01.2018 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw air transportation requests for 1,000 personnel, 2,500 tons of cargo, and 4 weapon systems for 31st Fighter Wing.
  • Served as principal advisor on air transportation for Installation Deployment Office, coordinating with US Air Force Europe and Tanker Airlift Control Center.
  • Conducted joint inspections, load plans, and airlift requests for peace and training contingencies.
  • Developed training curriculum and instructed air cargo preparation courses for 58 deployment managers and 112 increment monitors.

Education

Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
12-2025

Master of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management

American Military University
Charles Town, WV
08-2019

Associate of Science - Air Transportation

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Central Alabama Community College
Alexander City, AL

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Skills

  • Strategic leadership
  • Logistics and operations management
  • Project management and planning
  • Data analysis and trend assessment
  • Training and staff development
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Performance evaluation and management
  • Policy and regulatory compliance
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Disciplinary measures and procedures
  • Work prioritization and multitasking
  • Lead generation and customer relations
  • Shift scheduling and workforce management
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Expectation setting and goal alignment
  • Emergency response planning
  • Innovation and change management
  • Decision-making processes
  • Documentation and reporting standards
  • Financial oversight and records management
  • Negotiation skills and partnership development

Affiliations

  • Fitness and health focused
  • Sports enthusiastic
  • Enjoys cooking
  • Spiritual
  • Family time
  • Video games
  • Movies

Accomplishments

Received Airlift and Tanker Young Leadership Award in 2016 from the Airlift Tanker Association

Received Distinguish Graduate in 2016 at Joint Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

Received Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year in 2016

Received the Logistics Readiness Senior Non-Commissioned Officer award 2020-2023

Coined by US Air Force Europe Commander for coordinating airlift support on a short-notice deployment of 12 F-16s

Countless quarterly awards as a Non-Commissioned Officer and a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

Certification

  • OSHA Certification
  • Load Planner Certified
  • Joint Inspector qualified
  • Project Management Professional
  • Green Belt

Timeline

Manager, Air Transportation Integration

Air Force
07.2024 - Current

Operations Superintendent

Air Force
07.2023 - 07.2024

Air Trans Standardization & Evaluation Superintend

Air Force
10.2022 - 07.2023

Flight Chief

Air Force
07.2020 - 07.2022

Air Operations Section Chief

Air Force
01.2018 - 07.2020

Ph.D. - Strategic Leadership

Liberty University

Master of Science - Transportation And Logistics Management

American Military University

Associate of Science - Air Transportation

Community College of The Air Force

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Central Alabama Community College

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice Administration

University of Phoenix

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