Maj Stephen Parsons, PhD

Maj Stephen Parsons, PhD

Dates of Service: Oct 1987 - Aug 2014
RETIRED
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Promotions

  • A1C 1989
  • SrA 1990
  • SSgt 1994
  • TSgt 2000
  • 2d Lt 2002
  • 1st Lt 2004
  • Capt 2006
  • Maj 2012
Commissioning Source:  ROTC, May 2002

Recent Activity  -

Bio 

I am a lifelong learner turned educator. I get a great deal of satisfaction from teaching and helping others achieve their educational goals. Currently I am an adjunct professor at several universities teaching a variety of Criminal Justice and Leadership courses. I also have extensive experience in curriculum development teams, e-learning, & computer based training.

Military Experiences

Jun 2011 - Aug 2014
Univ of New Hampshire
Operation's Officer
Supervised all unit operations, recruiting, and education functions; oversees cadre training & professional development. Lead, recruited, trained, counseled and evaluated 55 highly qualified young men & women as prospective AF officers. Supervised cadre and all detachment activities; serves as the interim commander in the absence of the commander
Oct 2010 - Jun 2011
50th SW
Chief Milsatcom/WGS Integration
Integrated over $30B in new spacecraft programs, C2 systems & ops facilities into the 50 SW, lead transition efforts of five squadrons plus coordinated w/program office/contractors to develop plans/programs, monitored budget, coordinated and synchronized scheduling requirements/implementation plans with Headquarters Air Force Space Command and Space and Missiles Systems Center.
Oct 2009 - Oct 2010
50 OG
Crew Commander/Chief ISD
Sep 2007 - Oct 2009
4 SOPS
Crew Commander/Chief ISD
Developed, established, revised, executed & enforced operational training standards for six DOD satellite/C2 programs valued at $46B. Operated $31B Milstar & $7B AEHF satellite systems. Provided 24-hour user interface for five $1.5B satellites to the President, Secretary of Defense and 9 combatant commanders.

Deployments

(2 years, 1 month)
Feb 1998 - May 1998
Kuwait
Kuwait
Operation Desert Thunder
Mar 1994 - Aug 1994
Saudi
Saudi Arabia
Personal Security Officer for 4404th Composite wing Dharan Wing CC
Aug 1990 - May 1991
Saudi
Saudi Arabia
Operations Desert Shield & Desert Storm
Jan 1989 - May 1989
Panama
Bolstered military bases force protection.

Military Credentials

Certifications
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
Top Secret/SCI or higher

Academic Degrees

Academic Degrees

2008 - 2013

Capella University

Doctorate, Public Service/Leadership

1997 - 2000

Western New England College

Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice

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