Gary A. Axley

479-***-**** - aduxnj@r.postjobfree.com - Current TS/SCI Security Clearance

organizational leadership, logistics & operations management, innovation, personnel development

Retiring military officer with 30 years of active-duty service (retirement date of 01 Mar 23). Two-time commander with expertise in aircraft maintenance, logistics plans, and command and control (C2) enterprises. Combat veteran that successfully led over 300 personnel in multiple commands and accounted for $200M in budgets and $6B in assets. Expertise in personnel management, operations, training, aerial & ground surveillance, airfield operations, deliberate and contingency planning, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and communications. Proven liaison with countless hours of building and nurturing trusting relationships across complex organizations. An operational game changer and strategic problem solver, ready to have a profound, organization-wide impact on efficiency, innovation, and resource optimization in support of desired objectives.

Professional Career Experience

Commander, Flying Squadron 1; Commander, NATO Operations Squadron 06/2020–06/2022

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), U.S. Air Force (USAF), NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany

Simultaneously led two large complex squadrons of 300 joint U.S. and international military members from 16 nations. Organized, trained, and equipped both squadrons as part of NATO’s airborne surveillance mission involving a $4.6B Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Operations fleet. Directed local and worldwide training and four simultaneous contingency operations to maintain NATO global dominance. Built a culture of dignity, respect, and professionalism by championing personnel recognition and development program improvements.

Staff Officer 07/2019–05/2020

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force, U.S. Air Force, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany

Developed operational plans, policies, and standards to ensure a responsive command and control capability for NATO commanders. Executive Officer to two international Flag Officers; directed a 10-person executive support staff across ten divisions; advised military commanders on key operational issues. Drove continuous process improvement while ensuring compliance with U.S., international, and host-country laws, policies, and regulations. Developed and nurtured strong relationships with interservice and host-nation stakeholders.

Director of Operations 05/2016–06/2019

NATO Operations Wing, U.S. Air Force, NATO Air Base Geilenkirchen, Germany

Managed a team of 75 international personnel across thirteen occupational specialties while overseeing a $90M, 5.8K flying hour program. Supervised flying operations, training, and operational testing for a $4.6B fleet of 14 AWACS. Programmed and budgeted 30 annual deployments and exercise participation. Oversaw plans and exercises divisions; developed and implemented annual flying and simulator schedule for five international NATO squadrons. Managed an $18M KC-135 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case and executed an $8.5M commercial airlift contract.

Assistant Director of Operations, Flight Commander, Air Liaison 05/2012–05/2015

81st Range Control Squadron, U.S. Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL

Led 49 personnel to provide a $185M weapons system evaluation program for 300+ annual air-to-air missile live-fires. Managed daily operations of a $12M Range Control System and data-link equipment. Developed C2 standards to safely integrate $900M in multiservice aircraft. Created and briefed after-action reports to commanders concerning deficiencies and best practices to integrate into future exercise planning and operational settings. Deployed as USAF representative to the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) Air Defense Liaison Team; advised RSAF on C2 operations, planning, and execution. Coordinated RSAF combat sorties, culminating in 65 successful attacks against ISIS in Iraq and Syria.

Commander, Executive Officer, Training Officer 04/2009–04/2012

610th Air Control Flight and 35th Operations Group, U.S. Air Force, Misawa Air Base, Japan

Commanded a rapidly deployable C2 unit supporting bilateral operations for northern and central Japan. Oversaw training, operations, and personnel development for 24 USAF members executing operations in support of the defense of Japan. Directed 234 personnel across eight mission offices, including plans and exercises, intelligence, airfield operations, aircrew flight equipment, and air traffic control.

Instructor Air Weapons Officer / Deputy Chief of Tactics 05/2006–03/2009

963rd and 966th Airborne Air Control Squadrons, U.S. Air Force, Tinker Air Force Base, OK

Supervised and instructed in AWACS Formal Training Unit (FTU). Trained Air Battle Manager (ABM) students on basic employment of AWACS. Developed lesson plans, study guides, and informative briefs. Monitored student progress. Led tactics security division, managed all classified systems, and controlled vault access.

Logistics Planner 01/1998–07/2004

U.S. Air Force, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL, and Incirlik Air Base, Turkey

Managed a $45M War Reserve Material (WRM) program. Trained WRM managers, interpreted and disseminated WRM policy, and conducted inspections and review boards. Led deployment and reception support for three Tyndall fighter squadrons, trained Unit Deployment Managers, and conducted inspections on unit mobility programs. Managed LOGMOD as Pilot Unit for F-15 Unit Type Code. Support Agreement Manager (SAM) managed 19 agreements that generated $2.3M in host wing reimbursements. First SAM to capture a 100% currency rate for all base Support Agreements. Discovered and recovered $149K in missing and incorrect reimbursements from tenant units. Member of European Command Logistics Sustainment Cell procured and shipped water and food items to U.S. military personnel in Iraq and shipped over 100M liters to the Kurdish population of Northern Iraq as a humanitarian mission.

Education / Awards / references

Master of Art and Science degree, Military Operations, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL

Bachelor of Science degree, Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Worldwide Campus

Associate of Applied Science degree, Logistics Management, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, AL

Personal Awards (not exhaustive):

- Defense Meritorious Service Medal, 2022 - Allied Air Command Recognition Award, 2022

- Group Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2013 - Group Flight Commander of the Year, 2013

- Wing Air Battle Manager Instructor of the Year, 2012 - Pacific Air Force Officer Instructor of the Year, 2009

- Distinguished Graduate Air Weapons Officer, 2006 -United States Air Forces Europe SAM of the year, 2001

- Air Education and Training Command Logistics Plans

Specialist of the year, 1998

References:

THOMAS E. KUNKEL, Maj Gen, USAF, Tel: +49 (0-245*-**-****, aduxnj@r.postjobfree.com

CHARLES B. McDANIEL, Brig Gen, USAF, DSN: 312-***-****, aduxnj@r.postjobfree.com

MICHELLE M. ARTOLACHIPE, Col, USAF, DSN: 314-***-****, aduxnj@r.postjobfree.com

WAYNE FROST, Col, USAF, DSN 312-***-****, aduxnj@r.postjobfree.com

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