Joseph Whittington

Joseph whittington

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Course Director & Instructor | Strategy & Special Projects | Joint Logistics Educator | U.S. Air Force Veteran

  • Education

    • U.s. air force institute of technology

      2011 - 2012
      Master's degree logistics, materials, and supply chain management (advanced study of air mobility)
    • Usaf air war college

      2015 - 2016
      Senior developmental education
    • National defense university

      2016 - 2016
      Joint professional military education ii
    • Usaf air command and staff college

      2009 - 2010
      Intermediate developmental education
    • Webster university

      2005 - 2007
      Master's degree procurement and acquisitions management
    • William carey college

      1998 - 1999
      Bachelor's degree general studies (business concentration)
  • Experience

    • United states air force

      May 2000 - Jun 2008

      Joint logistics support for US military, German/French forces at 47 locations in 11 Afghan provinces Primary advisor to the Air and Space Basic Course Commandant and responsible for faculty training and development of 78 Professional Military Education instructors tasked with educating 3,000 officers annually. Distribution, Materiel Management and Readiness (Installation Deployment Officer) Vehicle Operations and Combat Readiness and Resources

      • Deputy Director, Logistics Directorate & OIC, Transportation/Maintenance

        Jun 2007 - Jun 2008
      • Director of Training & Flight Commander

        Apr 2005 - Jun 2007
      • Logistics Officer

        May 2002 - Mar 2005
      • Transportation Officer

        May 2000 - May 2002
    • United states air force

      Aug 2008 - Apr 2011

      Responsible for 18 personnel that directed six core logistics functions and provided policy and guidance to over 2,000 transportation/traffic management, supply, fuels, and planning subject matter experts supporting people, aircraft, and combat operations at 38 operating locations in Southwest Asia. Led 138 hand-selected personnel providing 24/7 air transportation services to the United States President (AF 1), Vice President (AF 2), cabinet and congressional members, and foreign heads of state. Key enabler for life-saving and life-sustaining medical care by providing direct-support to global Aeromedical Evacuation flights.

      • Chief, Logistics Readiness Division; Air Forces Central Command A4

        Sept 2010 - Apr 2011
      • Interim Commander, Director of Operations & Flight Commander

        Aug 2008 - Sept 2010
    • United states air force

      Jul 2012 - Jul 2015
      Commander, 3d aerial port squadron

      Led an organization of 292 personnel providing 24/7 airport operations for America’s premier Special Operations and Airborne forces.

    • Ussocom

      Jul 2015 - Aug 2018
      Deputy division chief, strategic logistics (j4)

      Led a nine-person division responsible for synchronizing logistics planning, policy, readiness, contracting, and education support for global Special Operations Forces (SOF). Coordinated with Department of Defense and the Services on National military strategy, Joint doctrine, and war/contingency plans to advocate for SOF equities and requirements.

    • United states special operations command central (soccent)

      Mar 2017 - Aug 2017
      Commander, joint special operations forces support detachment-kuwait

      Directed a vital overseas logistics hub with 170 personnel that sustained a 20-country area of operations. Orchestrated timely multi-modal air and ground transportation for passenger and cargo movements, supply chain replenishment and property accountability, and coordinated infrastructure growth and sustainment with host nation, US Embassy, and host support provider.

    • Project transition usa

      Oct 2017 - Sept 2018
      Member of "project transition usa" group on linkedin ♦ supporting transitioning military & vets comp

      Project Transition USA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping transitioning military veterans & their families find meaningful and rewarding civilian careers. All members of our LinkedIN group work together to utilize the powerful networking & job search technology of LinkedIN in support of this goal.In addition to managing this group, Project Transition USA was the first to conduct a LinkedIN Job Search Workshop on a U.S. military base (MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Home of U.S. Central Command -- Nov. 16, 2012). They have been conducting free monthly workshops on MacDill ever since, and aim to expand these trainings to every military base in the country.We invite you to show your support by participating in our group and hiring U.S. veterans at every opportunity!Join our group here: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Project-Transition-USA-4842096/about To learn more about Project Transition USA, visit: www.ProjectTransitionUSA.org Show less

    • Metis solutions, llc

      Sept 2018 - Jan 2020
      Logistics course director/instructor and team lead at joint special operations university (jsou)

      Course Director for Logistics and Acquisition courses, Department of Special Operations Education, Joint Special Operations University, US Special Operations Command.

    • Joint special operations university

      Jan 2020 - now

      Administers the teaching and instruction of several academic programs for the professional development of individuals or organizations that are key players for the integration of special operations forces and Interagency integration to achieve U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) operational and strategic objectives. Develops and manages the educational program execution and budget as well as manages civilian, military, and contractor support for seminar execution from JSOU’s Adjunct Faculty members. Participates and assists in the presentation of Joint Special Operations doctrine, strategy, and operations curriculum to JSOU courses, Professional Military Education Schools, the Joint Staff, military services, agencies, DOD, Congress, other USG agencies and the general public. Show less

      • Course Director & Instructor

        Jul 2024 - now
      • Strategy and Special Projects

        May 2023 - Oct 2024
      • Acting Vice Provost for Strategic Engagement

        Mar 2022 - May 2023
      • Deputy Vice Provost for Strategic Engagement

        Jan 2022 - Dec 2022
      • Course Director/Instructor

        Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified in transportation and logistics (ctl)

      Apics
      Jun 2012
      View certificate certificate
    • Certified higher education professional-teaching

      Career education colleges and universities
      Mar 2019
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Transition Working Group Member

      Issued by MISSION UNITED on Feb 2018
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    • Volunteer

      Issued by Local Veterans & Special Needs Advocacy Groups on Jul 2012
      Local Veterans & Special Needs Advocacy GroupsAssociated with Joseph Whittington
    • Volunteer

      Issued by Special Olympics on Aug 2016
      Special OlympicsAssociated with Joseph Whittington