Captain Tyler Johnson is currently serving as the Chief of Air Operations Center (AOC) Training for the 652nd Electronic Systems Squadron, Langley AFB, VA.
Originally from Hillsboro, Oregon, Captain Johnson is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 790, Tennessee State University, in May 2005.
EDUCATION:
• 2005 Bachelor of Arts in Economics & History, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN.
• 2005 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
• 2006 Introductory Flight Training, Stinson Field, San Antonio Texas
• 2008 Fundamentals of Acquisition Management, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. August 2005 – September 2005, Casual Lieutenant, Standardization of Flying Training, Fighter Training Branch (DOFF), Headquarters Air Education & Training Command, Randolph AFB, TX.
2. September 2005 – July 2006, Special Assistant, Force Shaping Initiative, Retirements and Separations (DPPR), Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX
3. July 2005 – August 2007, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Vance AFB, OK
4. November 2007 – Present, Training Lead, Air Operations Center Weapon System Program Office, 652nd Electronic Systems Squadron, Langley AFB, VA
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
• Air Force Commendation Medal
• Air Force Achievement Medal
• National Defense Service Medal
• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Air Force Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
• Second Lieutenant: May 13, 2005
• First Lieutenant: 1 June, 2007
• Captain: 1 June, 2009
(Current as of May 2010)