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David M. Vardaman
Niceville, FL
david.vardaman@aol.com -- (850) 502-3334
OVERVIEW:
Pursuing military support position focusing on strategic planning, financial programming, or
writing & editing in the Eglin AFB area. Over 24 years of military leadership as rated aviator
with expertise in aviation, special operations, reconnaissance, intelligence, planning &
programming, acquisition requirements, writing and executive correspondence. Proven track
record as staff officer at Pentagon, Air Force Major Command (MAJCOM) and USAF wing-
level. Joint specialty officer (JSO) certification and graduate of joint intermediate-level
professional military education (PME) and Joint Forces Staff College (JPME-II). Additional
experience specializing in senior leader affairs and AF/Army/Navy/USMC special operations
components. Active secret security clearance.
EXPERIENCE:
USAF Headquarters Pentagon, Washington DC
Chief, Force Integration Division (A3O-AI)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supervises & leads 25-person team responsible for multiple aspects of production and training of
Rated fliers [Pilots, Navigators/Combat Systems Officers (CSO), Air Battle Managers (ABMs)
and remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots]. Manages and coordinates various career and
manpower aspects of enlisted aircrew (Loadmasters, Aerial Gunners, Special Operations
Airmen, Flight Engineers, etc.). Responsible for graduate and undergraduate production pipeline
for all Air Force fliers and international partners. Generated policies impacting 30,000 Active
Duty, Reserve and National Guard fliers. Regularly generated products and position papers for
the 4-star USAF Chief of Staff (CSAF). Sponsor and host for annual conference chaired by
CSAF and attended by 30 other general officers for the purpose of discussing aviator manpower
issues. Manages AF’s entire $7B annual flying hour program (FHP). Oversees USAF
contributions to Joint Exercise program as well as exercises Green FLAG and Red FLAG.
HQ Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Hurlburt Field, FL
Executive Officer to the Commanding General
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Executive Officer / Executive Assistant to 3-star general commanding all Air Force Special
Operations Command (AFSOC) forces encompassing over 16,000 personnel. Generated
correspondence for distribution to senior leaders of USAF and US Special Operations Command
(USSOCOM). Provides detailed review of 1,500+ documents to include Officer Performance
Reports (OPRs), Enlisted Performance Reports (EPRs), Congressional inquiries, awards &
decorations, policies & procedures, strategic plans, safety reports, TTPs and doctrine
publications. Trusted agent handling the most sensitive senior officer information affecting the
command. Works directly with protocol and travel staff to ensure flawless execution of high-
visibility events. Operates under compressed timelines to meet high-level tasks.
HQ AFSOC A5/A8 Hurlburt Field, FL

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Division Head, Strike Requirements (AFSOC/A5K)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supervises 20-personnel executing acquisition requirements and programming functions of
multiple strike aircraft including AC-130H, AC-130U, AC-130W (Dragon Spear), MQ-1 and
MQ-9. Includes procurement and sustainment of hardware, software, fire control, weapons and
electronic warfare (EWO) defensive systems. Leads AFSOC's #1 acquisition priority to convert
mobility aircraft into strike platform. Maintains oversight of RPA drone aircraft to include
launch and recovery elements (LRE) and distributed common ground system (DCGS). Oversees
procurement of materiel for special tactics specials (STS) and other battlefield airman operators
(BAO). Responsible for detailed review, revision, editing and changes to technical orders,
technical publications, flight safety publications, operations procedures and flight manuals.
Deploys as certified Joint Special Operations Air Component (JSOAC) officer for Special
Operations Liaison Element (SOLE) to CENTCOM air operations center (AOC) executing
targeting and air resupply missions throughout the combat area of responsibility (AOR).
HQ AFSOC A5/A8 Hurlburt Field, FL
Branch Chief; Concepts, Doctrine & Wargames (AFSOC/A8XI) and QDR Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Leads 5-man team addressing Concepts, Doctrine & Wargames for 16,000-person military
organization. Links strategy to long-range financial programming. Serves as 3-star general
officer's primary point of contact for AFSOC’s contribution to Quadrennial Defense Review
(QDR). Generated funding for $488M, 263 manpower billets and 38 new aircraft for AFSOC.
HQ AFSOC/A3 Hurlburt Field, FL
Command Post Watch Officer / Deputy Chief for Special Technical Operations (STO)
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Provides command & control (C2) of special operations forces (SOF) executing daily training
and combat missions around the globe. Coordinates implementation of STO capabilities in
exercises and real-world missions. Access to special access programs (SAPs).
Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) King George, VA
Division Chief / Combatant Command Liaison Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Supervisor of special operations component comprised of 20 intelligence analysts, scientists and
engineers. Liaison officer to combatant commands (COCOMs) and other customers. Works
directly with all elements of intelligence community including sister-service intel nodes plus
other government agencies. Deployed leader in Iraq for 9-person detachment integrating
analytical support to Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, inter-agency and international
coalition partners to create holistic solution to complex problems.
USMC Command and Staff College Quantico, VA
In-resident Student
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
In-resident professional military education (PME) student representing USAF views and
experience among 200-person student body. Studies focus on national military strategy and
support to U.S. political objectives. Particular focus on creation of conflicts and how

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international events can create threats to the United States. Helps coordinate student activities
among all branches of military service, other government agencies and students representing 24
separate countries. Elective course concentration in information operations (IO).
4th Special Operations Squadron Hurlburt Field, FL
Assistant Operations Officer, AC-130U
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Plans, prepares and executes AC-130U gunship missions providing close air support to joint,
conventional and SOF forces. Responsible for training and managing over 240 aircrew members
in 10 different aircrew specialties. Expertly executed flying hour program (FHP) encompassing
5,500 hours.
4th Special Operations Squadron Hurlburt Field, FL
Flight Commander / Instructor Fire Control Officer, AC-130U Gunship
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Leads flight comprising of 60 officers & enlisted personnel during periods of sustained combat
deployments. Fire Control Officer (FCO) on AC-130U gunship flying combat missions in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as well as other
worldwide contingency operations. Point of contact for presidential (POTUS) visit to local
military base. Serves as wing representative during meet & greet with POTUS.
4th Special Operations Squadron Hurlburt Field, FL
Plans Officer / Fire Control Officer, AC-130U
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Responsible for all aspects of gunship deployment to include logistics and maintenance.
Organized first-ever airpower demonstration utilizing both AC-130H and AC-130U aircraft.
Plans and integrates AC-130U aircraft into exercises with Joint SOF forces.
38th Reconnaissance Squadron (Air Combat Command, ACC) Offutt AFB, NE
Standardization/Evaluation Instructor Navigator, Executive Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Navigator for RC-130 reconnaissance aircraft flying sensitive reconnaissance missions
worldwide. Standardization & Evaluation aviator leading over 70 navigators focusing on highest
flight standards of safety and mission effectiveness. Executive Officer responsible for documents
impacting 500 personnel in ACC’s largest flying squadron. Coordinated with overseas
detachments and worked directly with senior staff members within the Wing. Ensured timely
processing of over 350 performance reports, 200 decorations & award packages and daily
paperwork suspenses to senior leadership in wing.
909 Air Refueling Squadron (Pacific Air Forces, PACAF) Okinawa, Japan
Evaluator / Instructor Navigator, KC-135
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Squadron Navigator / Evaluator Navigator for KC-135 refueling aircraft. Responsible for theater
support mission across Pacific Ocean region. Trusted agent for the squadron commander
providing & implementing policies impacting all 40 navigators in organization.

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EDUCATION:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach, FL
Master's Degree, Aeronautical Science
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
JOB RELATED TRAINING:
Water Survival Training non-parachuting (1991), Combat Survival Training (1991), Special
Survival Training (1999), Air Command and Staff College (non-resident, 2002), USMC
Command and Staff College (2005). Joint Forces Staff College (JPME-2; 2007). Air War
College (non-resident, 2007), Air Force Office of Special Investigations "1st Tier Training
Seminar" (2008), AFSO 21 (2008), Defense Acquisition University courses: Requirements
RQM-110 (Core Concepts for Requirements Management, 2009), CLR 101 (Introduction to
JCIDS, 2009), CLR 252 (Developing Requirements, 2009). Joint Forces Staff College (JPME II)
graduate (2007). Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite such as Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
Published writer. Military medals include Legion of Merit, Air Medal (9 times), Defense
Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal.