2nd Lieutenant Nate Amsden currently serves as a Mission Systems Engineer for the Atmosphere and Space Directorate,Air Force Technical Applications Center,Patrick AFB,FL. He is responsible for the health and data flow of critical nuclear event detection systems.
From Cypress,Texas,Lt Amsden graduated from Brigham Young University. He received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps,Detachment 855 in December 2010.
EDUCATION:
- 2010 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering,Minors in Aerospace Studies and Computer Science,Brigham Young University,Provo,UT.
- 2011 Air and Space Basic Course,Maxwell Air Force Base,AL.
- 2011 Evasion and Conduct After Capture,Maxwell Air Force Base,AL.
- 2011 Fundamentals of Acquisition Management,Wright Patterson Air Force Base,OH.
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. March 2011 – Present,Mission Systems Engineer,Atmosphere and Space Directorate,Air Force Technical Applications Center,Patrick Air Force Base,FL.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Air Force Training Ribbon
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:
- ACE Cyber Security Boot Camp Graduate,Top Flight,RRS,Rome,NY
- National Administrative Consultant,Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
- Second Lieutenant:Dec 17,2010
(Current as of June 2011)