David "Rock" Bottomlee
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Experience
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USAF Air War College
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United States
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Armed Forces
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1 - 100 Employee
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Dean, U.S. Air War College, Air University
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May 2021 - Present
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Associate Dean, U.S. Air War College, Air University
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Feb 2020 - Present
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Department Chair, Department of Leadership and Warfighting, U.S. Air War College
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May 2019 - Feb 2020
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Asst Course Director, Strategic Leadership, U.S. Air War College
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Jul 2018 - May 2019
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Political Science Instructor, Department of International Security Studies, U.S. Air War College
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Jul 2017 - Jul 2018
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UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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Indonesia
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Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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EXPERIENCE SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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May 2002 - May 2017
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United States Air Force
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Flight Commander / Chief of Weapons, 63th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base
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Dec 1998 - Dec 2001
► Supervised and mentored 15 other F-16 instructor pilots and 30 students employing resources valued in excess of $750M. ► Honored to be selected as the #1 of 500+ Flight Commanders in the Air Force.► Father of the Year, 56th Fighter Wing.► F-16 Instructor Pilot of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.► F-16 Top Gun of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.► Company Grade Officer of the Year, 63d Fighter Squadron.
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Chief of Training / Chief of Weapons, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
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Apr 1998 - Dec 1998
► Flew 30 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East on multiple deployments specializing in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission. ► Managed all aspects of flight and ground training program for over 30 pilots ensuring combat effectiveness. ► Served as Mission Commander directing hundreds of fighter and support aircraft conducting air supremacy, strike, and reconnaissance.
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Wing Electronic Combat Pilot, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
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Aug 1997 - Apr 1998
► Flew 45 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East. ► Responsible for the proper electronic management and upgrades on 75 F-16 fighter aircraft valued at $2.2B.
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Electronic Combat Pilot / Asst Chief of Weapons, 79th Fighter Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, SC
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Feb 1996 - Aug 1997
► Flew 32 combat missions in support of freedom and liberty throughout the Middle East. ► Responsible for the proper electronic management and upgrades on 24 F-16 fighter aircraft valued at $720M as well as developing and teaching weapons systems employment to 30 new and seasoned fighter pilots.
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F-16 Fighter Training Unit Student, 63d Tactical Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, AZ
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Jun 1995 - Feb 1996
$4M flight training program to qualify as an F-16 fighter pilot. ► Honored with the American Fighter Aces Association Award as the #1 student in Air-to-Air combat.
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Student Pilot, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF), Columbus Air Force Base, MS
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Apr 1995 - Jun 1995
$1M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force fighter pilot.
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NATO
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India
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Technology, Information and Internet
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Student Pilot, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT), Sheppard Air Force Base, TX
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Jun 1993 - Apr 1995
$2M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force pilot. Selected by peers as class leader. Honored with multiple flying and leadership awards including: ► Orville Wright Flying Award: #1 ENJJPT Graduate of the Year ► Daedalian’s Flying Excellence Award for Leadership ► Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commander’s Trophy ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Distinguished Graduate (DG) ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Excellence Award $2M flight training program to qualify as an Air Force pilot. Selected by peers as class leader. Honored with multiple flying and leadership awards including: ► Orville Wright Flying Award: #1 ENJJPT Graduate of the Year ► Daedalian’s Flying Excellence Award for Leadership ► Air Education and Training Command (AETC) Commander’s Trophy ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Distinguished Graduate (DG) ► Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Flying Excellence Award
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Education
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Auburn University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Political Science/Public Administration & Leadership -
The United States Army War College
Masters in Strategic Studies -
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Masters in Psychology and Leadership Development -
California State University-Dominguez Hills
Masters in Business Administation -
United States Air Force Academy
Bachelor of Science