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

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Overview

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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

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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

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Questions?

My door is always open!!