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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 GradyCapt Christopher Grady
AS100 InstructorAS100 Instructor
AFROTC Det 765AFROTC Det 765
The CitadelThe 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
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The Citadel 2001-2005
Knob year Assigned to Lima Company (all four years) Started out in Navy and switched to Air Force ROTC
2nd semester Sophomore year
Co Armorer / Clerk Board of Directors On the Club Crew Team Went to Field Training at Lackland AFB during the
summer
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The Citadel 2001-2005
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
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United States Air Force2005-Present
Commissioned 2Lt on 6 May 2005
1st Assignment - F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, WY 90th Security Forces Group
2nd Assignment - Aviano AB, Italy 31st Security Forces Squadron Deployed to COB Adder/Ali Air Base, Iraq
3rd Assignment - AFROTC Det 765, The Citadel Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
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F.E. Warren AFB, WY
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Aviano AB, Italy / Iraq
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Europe
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Europe cont.
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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
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$$ AF Pay $$
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)
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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?
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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!!