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Commander
Lt Col Kedem J. Alon
det17cc@troy.edu
334-670-3651
Lt Col Kedem 鈥淪plinter鈥 Alon is the Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 017 at 无码巨乳. He serves as the Aerospace Studies department head, instructs courses on national security affairs, supervises four faculty and staff members and has overall responsibility for training and mentoring more than 30 students preparing to become Air Force or Space Force officers.
Lt Col Alon earned his commission in May 2009 through the United States Air Force Academy. He completed pilot training in 2011 and since then has held a variety of flying and academic positions. He completed his first flying assignment as a KC-135 Stratotanker instructor pilot and followed with an assignment as an instructor pilot in the MQ-9 Reaper. Lt Col Alon has also built and directed analytical and educational wargames for the Air Force as a LeMay Center Wargaming Division Chief.
Splinter鈥檚 combat experiences include commanding crews during refueling missions in the KC-135 and during close air support missions in the MQ-9. He has supported multiple combat operations including Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, FREEDOM鈥橲 SENTINEL, and INHERENT RESOLVE. Lt Col Alon has logged over 1,100 hours of combat flight time.
- 2009, Bachelor of Science, Foreign Area Studies, USAF Academy, CO
- 2009, Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
- 2014, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
- 2022, Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
- June 2009 - April 2011: Naval Aviation Student, VT-3, Whiting Filed, FL
- April 2011 - August 2012: Student Pilot Training, 71 OSS, Vance AFB, OK
- August 2012 - December 2016: Operations Group Chief Executive Officer and KC-135 Instructor Pilot, 92 OG, Fairchild AFB, WA
- December 2016 - March 2020: Wing Executive Officer and MQ-9 Instructor Pilot, 432 Wing, Creech AFB, NV
- March 2020 - May 2022: Air University Fellow, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
- May 2022 - June 2024: Educational Wargames Division Chief, LeMay Center, Maxwell AFB, AL
- June 2024 - Present: Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 017, 无码巨乳, AL
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Medal with three oak leaf clusters
- Aerial Achievement Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
- Second Lieutenant - 27 May 2009
- First Lieutenant - 27 May 2011
- Captain - 27 May 2013
- Major - 1 December 2018
- Lieutenant Colonel - 1 January 2024
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Operations/Recruiting Officer
Maj Brian J. Cockroft
bcockroft@troy.edu
334-670-3654
Major Brian J. Cockroft is the Operations/Recruiting Officer and Professor of Aerospace Studies of Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 017 at 无码巨乳 University. Major Cockroft enlisted in the Air Force in 2003 as an Aircrew Life Support technician assigned to Whiteman AFB, MO before commissioning in 2013. He has deployed to Southwest Asia twice in support of Operation FREEDOM SENTINEL and as the Centcom J1-Forward. Prior to his current assignment, Major Cockroft was the Operations Officer, 50th Force Support Squadron, Schiever Space Force Base, Colorado.
- 2010, Associate of Arts Degree in Education, Northeast Iowa Community College, IA
- 2012, Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature, Loras College, IA
- 2018, Master of Arts Degree in Educational Leadership, American Military University, WV
- 2018, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
- October 2013 - December 2014: Chief, Career Developments, 20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC
- December 2014 - September 2015: Chief, Force Management, 20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC
- September 2015 - March 2017: Chief, Readiness and Plans, 20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC
- March 2017 - July 2018: Flight Commander, Sustainment Services, 20th Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC
- July 2018 - June 2020: Instructor, IFSOC, 335th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS
- June 2020 - April 2021: Instructor Supervisor, IFSOC, 335th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, MS
- April 2021 - April 2023: Operations Officer, 50th Force Support Squadron, Schriever SFB, CO
- April 2023 - Present: Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, AFROTC, Detachment 017, 无码巨乳, AL
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- Air Force Achievement Medal
- Second Lieutenant - October 2013
- First Lieutenant - October 2015
- Captain - October 2017
- Major - January 2023
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Instructor
TSgt Derek M. Teller
dteller@troy.edu
334-670-3653
TSgt Derek M. Teller is the AFROTC Instructor at Detachment 017, 无码巨乳, AL. In this position, he serves as a key enlisted advisor to the detachment commander on cadet academics, professional development programs and military training. Furthermore, he facilitates cadet counseling and mentorship on personal and professional matters and assists in educating cadets on AFROTC curriculum.
TSgt Teller enlisted in the Air Force in March 2013. During his career, he has held various force protection and leadership positions within nuclear security, law enforcement and fly away security operations. His experiences include multiple deployments, airlift missions and exercises throughout the world supporting all branches of the Department of Defense. His assignments include Incrilik Air Base, Turkey; Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas; and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
Prior to this assignment, TSgt Teller was the Raven Program Manager at the 627th Security Forces Squadron where he led and trained his award winning elite team of 18 Phoenix Ravens who protected $10.3B Mobility Aircraft assets at forward deployed locations, assuring mission security, safety and compliance within each international operation.
- 2013, Security Forces Apprentice Course, Lackland AFB, TX
- 2016, Principles of Instruction, Little Rock AFB, AR
- 2017, Phoenix Raven Qualification Course, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ
- 2018, Airman Leadership School, Little Rock AFB, AR
- 2019, AMC Anti-Terrorism Level II Course, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
- 2019, Security Forces Craftsmen Course, Lackland AFB, TX
- 2021, Associate in Police Science, Community College of the Air Force
- 2021, Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education - SEJPME I
- 2021, Phoenix Raven Program Manager Course, Scott AFB, IL
- 2023, Detachment Cadre Instructor Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
- October 2013 - January 2015: Security Response Member, 39th Security Forces Squadron, Incirlik AB, Turkey
- January 2015 - February 2019: Installation Entry Controller, Patrolman, Phoenix Raven Team Member, 19th Security Forces Squadron, Little Rock AFB, AR
- February 2019 - November 2022: Phoenix Raven Team Leader, Armory NCOIC, Phoenix Raven Program Manager, 627 Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA
- November 2022 - Present: Air Force ROTC Instructor, Detachment 017, 无码巨乳, AL
- October 2016 - May 2017: Response Force Leader, 451st Expeditionary Squadron, Kandahar, Afghanistan
- March 2019 - August 2019: Raven Team Leader, 816th Expeditionary Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
- July 2020 - November 2020: Raven Stage Manager, 721st Mobility Support Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany
- Air and Space Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Air and Space Force Achievement Medal with oak leaf cluster
- Army Achievement Medal
- Air Force Good Conduct Medal with two oak leaf clusters
- Afghanistan Campaign Medal with silver star
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Service Medal
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Nuclear Deterrence Operations Medal
- NATO Medal
- Airman Basic - March 2013
- Airman First Class - May 2013
- Senior Airman - September 2015
- Staff Sergeant - November 2018
- Technical Sergeant - April 2022
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Department Assistant
Mr. Jeffrey Clark
afrotc@troy.edu
334-670-3866