Thomas Durkin

Chief Executive Officer for FORSCOM Air and Missile Defense Brigade Higher Headquarters Battery responsible for the training, resourcing and supervising of 160 Soldiers and 20 million dollars of government equipment.

Regional Security Cooperation Officer spearheading twelve international working groups and joint training exercises with six Middle Eastern partner nations.

Led the deployment, redeployment, and reintegration of 80 Soldiers to the Middle East for a nine-month operational deployment.

Oversaw the resourcing, synchronization, and coordination of training and operations across three subordinate Battalion ensuring seamless execution of mission objectives and operational readiness.

Managed 250+ project timelines, identifying schedule risk and implementing corrective action to improve operational efficiency by 45%.

Served as a key logistics liaison on a rapid deployment team, leading the coordination of all outbound operations for a high-priority strategic movement to the Middle East. Orchestrated the successful deployment of over 74 aircraft and six million tons of mission-critical equipment in under three weeks.

Directed a 98-person team responsible for the maintenance, logistics, and operational readiness of a $500 million government asset portfolio, ensuring mission-critical performance and strategic resource management.

Led seven high-risk hazardous material tactical convoys across 500km of the Korean peninsula with zero safety incidents or equipment damage. Successfully executed the first live missile movement in five years, demonstrating excellence in mission planning, safety compliance, and operational leadership.

Coordinated training operations, streamlined equipment readiness, and ensured the safety of 14 teams, optimizing deployment readiness by 36%.

Led and managed a team of over 30 Soldiers, overseeing training, operations, professional development, and overall welfare.

Signed for and personally responsible for the readiness, maintenance, and logistical coordination for more than $200 million in PATRIOT Missile System equipment.

Appointed and certified as a Tactical Control Officer, responsible for mission execution and system engagement within the Engagement Control Station.