Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e Capt Christopher Grady AS100 Instructor AFROTC Det 765 The Citadel

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Overview Early years The Citadel Air Force My job here at The Citadel Why join the AF Keys to success

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Early Years Christopher L Grady – born 19 May 1983 Plainview, New York (Long Island) I have a twin sister and older brother Grew up playing baseball and ice hockey Played football and wrestling in HS Graduated from Plainview-Old Bethpage HS in 2001

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow The Citadel Knob year Assigned to Lima Company (all four years) Started out in Navy and switched to Air Force ROTC 2 nd semester Sophomore year Co Armorer / Clerk Board of Directors On the Club Crew Team Went to Field Training at Lackland AFB during the summer

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow The Citadel Junior Year Awarded AF contract/scholarship Co Supply Sgt Board of Directors Club Crew Team Senior year Cadre Platoon Ldr Honor Court, Co Rep Summerall Guards Graduated 7 May 2005

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow United States Air Force 2005-Present Commissioned 2Lt on 6 May st Assignment - F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, WY 90 th Security Forces Group 2 nd Assignment - Aviano AB, Italy 31 st Security Forces Squadron Deployed to COB Adder/Ali Air Base, Iraq 3 rd Assignment - AFROTC Det 765, The Citadel Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow F.E. Warren AFB, WY

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Aviano AB, Italy / Iraq

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Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow My Job Develop the best AF Leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving our nation

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Why Join the USAF? To serve your country To lead American Airmen Good paying job 30 days vacation each year 20-yr retirement opportunity Travel Commissary, BX, etc Quality of life Training and leadership experience Tax-free advantages Free medical/dental Many options for a great career

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow $$ AF Pay $$ 2011 AF Pay 2Lt without Dependents living in Charleston, SC Base Pay:$2,783 BAS:$223 BAH:$1,065 Total:$4,071 per month (Annual = $48,852) Capt w/ Dependents living in Charleston, SC (>4 yrs) Base Pay:$4,952 BAS:$223 BAH:$1,626 Total:$6,801 per month (Annual = $81,612)

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Keys to Success Keys to success at Det 765 Live the AF core values Principles, Values, Leadership, Discipline, etc. GPA Learn to follow, be part of a team, and lead Selfless, Character, Initiative Physical Fitness Participate and Volunteer LLAB, PT, ROTC weekends, outside events Respond to tasks quickly and diligently Situational Awareness / Attention to Detail Stay out of trouble (i.e. under age drinking) Learn as much as you can (i.e. education, current events, leadership) Did I mention your grades?

Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Conclusion Early years The Citadel Air Force My job here at The Citadel Why join the AF Keys to success

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Develop America's Airmen Today... for Tomorrow Questions? My door is always open!!