Lt Col Brian Burke
Madison,MS
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Contingency Response Flight (CRF) Commander
Mississippi Air National Guard
08.2023 - Current
- Led unit recognized as ANG Contingency Response Unit of the Year and Team Chief of the Year.
- Increased unit readiness by raising manning from 46% to 115%, making it one of the most effectively staffed teams in the nation.
- Drove unit culture and wellness initiatives resulting in highest PT scores and DEOCS survey results on base.
- Oversaw ANG’s first-ever Air Guard deployment cycle, leading to unit’s inaugural overseas CR deployment.
C-17 Evaluator & Instructor Pilot
Mississippi Air National Guard
11.2003 - Current
- Accumulated 4,900 flight hours, including 950 combat hours in support of global contingency operations.
- Handpicked to fly the Million C-17 Hour Mission, a historic milestone for Air Mobility Command.
- Executed numerous high-impact missions:
- -Piloted AE mission that rescued children after the Guatemala volcano disaster.
- -Airlifted the Secretary of Defense from Iraq on Christmas Day.
- -Delivered Delta Force operators into theater to eliminate Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
- -Piloted AE mission that rescued ABC News’ Bob Woodruff from Iraq.
- -Trained international partners including pilots from the UAE and Indian Air Forces, enhancing coalition interoperability.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Southern Mississippi
Professional Military Education & Specialty Training
Professional Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Air National Guard Officer with a strong background in leadership, recruiting, and operational excellence. Proven record of success in high-stakes missions, force development, and team building. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic growth, and fostering high-performance cultures. Seeking to leverage broad aviation, command, and contingency response expertise to lead and inspire the next generation of Air National Guard personnel as the Mississippi ANG Recruiting Officer-in-Charge (OIC).
Timeline
Contingency Response Flight (CRF) Commander
Mississippi Air National Guard
08.2023 - Current
C-17 Evaluator & Instructor Pilot
Mississippi Air National Guard
11.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Southern Mississippi
Professional Military Education & Specialty Training
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