Andrew Ahn

Experience

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  Air Force District of Washington

  May 2009 - Nov 2012

  Contracting Officer

  Andrew oversaw projects throughout the broad spectrum of acquisition and contract management across operational squadrons, systems program offices, and the Air Force District of Washington. He led teams in multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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  Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

  Nov 2012 - Mar 2016

  Procurement Contracting Officer

  Andrew oversaw projects throughout the broad spectrum of acquisition and contract management across operational squadrons, systems program offices, and the Air Force District of Washington. He led teams in multiple deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

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  U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology

  Mar 2016 - Apr 2019

  Graduate Student

  Andrew completed Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)-sponsored graduate studies, language training, and regional immersion in Southeast Asia, as part of the Foreign Area Officer Fellowship.

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  Combined Forces Command

  Apr 2019 - Jul 2023

  US Deputy & Alliance Policy Officer

  Andrew prepared strategic decision products for the Commander of US Forces in Korea and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, implemented policy and strategy, conducted U.S. international negotiations and bilateral military engagements, and facilitated Alliance and interagency coordination.

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  Foreign Area Officer Association Korea Chapter

  Jul 2020 - May 2021

  Co-Founder
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  Pacific Air Forces

  Jul 2023 - now

  International Affairs Specialist - Australia Country Director

  Andrew leads multiple programs and initiatives that enable US defense cooperation in Australia, facilitates coordination with Australian Defence Force, Royal Australian Air Force, US Embassy Canberra, Australian Consulate in Honolulu, Headquarters US Air Force, and Headquarters US Indo-Pacific Command, and enables key leader engagements.