Capt Kellogg Patton, PhD

Air Force | Weapons Controller

Dates of Service: Jul 1976 - May 1999

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Commissioning Source: Enlisted-to-Officer, Jul 1979

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Bio

Happily retired from USAF and civil service. Manager of the Flying flamingo Refuge in Chino Valley, AZ- an exclusive retirement resort for sun-bleached pink flamingos and other unwanted yard art. YouTube channel FLYING FLAMINGO REFUGE contributor where “Comedy is simply a funny was of being serious.” Watch 15 videos posted expressing things I cannot change about life experiences.

Military Experiences

Feb 2004 - Mar 2006

Technical Publications Editor GS-09

USN TACTICAL Control Center | Nellis AFB, NV

Technical Editor for miliitary aviation tactical training manuals. Specifically edited the C-130 flight training manual.

Aug 2002 - Feb 2004

Writer - Editor GS-07

WR-ALC/AFMC/XPW | Warner Robins, GA

Writer/editor in HQ WR-ALC/XPW Executive Planning division. War planner duties incorporating the 9 principals of war (objective, offensive, mass, economy of force, maneuver, unity of command, security, surprise, and simplicity) into effective strategic maneuvers utilizing troops efficiently. Instrumental in coordinating emergency directives at start of Iraqi Freedom in 2004 continuing coordination with CENTCOM and JCS. Conducted and facilitated Crypto and classified briefings about troop deployment data and status. Parking monitor during wartime scenarios ensuring high ranking personnel get prime spots close to war room at underground bunker.

Oct 1999 - Aug 2002

WG-08 Sheet Metal Worker

Warner Robins ALC (WR-ALC), AFSC, AFMC | Warner Robins, GA

Civil service C-130 Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic include reading blueprints, trimming parts, maintaining system components, inspecting and testing units, verifying tension of cables, and capturing waste materials.

Sep 1993 - May 1999

C-130 Aircraft Sheet Metal Mechanic

Warner Robins ALC (WR-ALC), AFSC, AFMC | Robins AFB, GA

USAF reserve E-6 at 622 CLSS supply and C-130 sheet metal mechanic. Typical duties include reading blueprints, trimming parts, maintaining system components, inspecting and testing units, verifying tension of cables, and capturing waste materials.

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Deployments

(1 year, 3 months)

Feb 1991 - Oct 1991

Museum of Aviation, ROBINS AFB, GA

Equipment operator during Desert Storm/Desert Shield providing vital manpower support for the 355 CES at Robins AFB. Operating all bull dozers, front-end loaders, farm tractors, graders, guinea chasing grade stakes for grader operators building 83,000 sq ft parking lot. Designed layout landscaping plantings at Museum of Aviation.

Apr 1988 - Sep 1988

ELF ONE

Deployed to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Middle East Force 1988 Persian Gulf Escort Service ELF One. Supported US military mission in reflagging Kuwaiti oil tankers ensuring safe passage along with AWACs, US Navy and other military operations. Command post duty Officer working air interceptor operations as weapons controller, ADLO, ECCM