Training (6.5 years) - United States Naval Academy Class of 2015 Graduate (graduated with a degree in Chemistry w/ Honors): 4 years of college with rigorous general military training. Trained with experienced members from all communities within the Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Flight Officer Training at NAS Pensacola in Florida - 2.5 years of flight, systems, and survival training (including SERE school; see block 18 in DD-214: SURV EVASION RESIST & ESCAPE) \\\\\ Real military experience (7 years): Primary Role - Combat Systems Officer (E-6B Mercury/Boeing 707 Doomsday Plane - a strategic nuclear mobile command center (6 years) Extensive crypto and secure comms experience. Worked on 250+ missions (over 2000 flight hours total) including 100+ as senior-in-command of the aircraft. Promoted to Mission Commander and Instructor within 3 years - managed safety, maintenance, training, operations, and mission completion of 15–22 person crew \\\\\ Collateral Roles: 1) Legal Officer (1 year)- Oversaw legal affairs for 400+ personnel, supervised disciplinary and administrative procedures 2) Lead Operations Division Officer (1.5 years). Led operations of 8 aircraft and 150+ aircrew, $38M annual budget. 3) Tactics Instructor - achieved the highest certification offered in Naval Aviation: 500 Level (Weapon and Tactics Instructor). Directed the positional certification program for 600+ personnel. Developed six training scenarios, focusing on efficiency and reduced instructor hours by 40%. Collaborated with engineers to develop new crew simulator for complex aircraft upgrades. 4) Administrative Department Head (1 year) Managed logistics, supply, and 22 SOPs for 900+ personnel. Supervised infrastructure updates including Top Secret network pathways. Led equipment testing with PMA-271, NAVWAR, USSTRATCOM, and DARPA. Deployed with submarine force to update training SOPs and improve coordination. 5) Command Fitness Leader (5 years total between two squadrons) - Led PT and administered PT exams.