| Instructors |
Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI)
Colonel (Ret) Steve Shinkle (steven.shinkle@abileneisd.org)
Colonel (Ret) Steve Shinkle (steven.shinkle@abileneisd.org)
TX-794 Air Force Junior ROTC
| Cooper High School - Abilene, Texas |
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Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI)
Master Sergeant (Ret) Ron Deos (ronald.deos@abileneisd.org)
Sergeant Deos was born in Columbia, SC on 20 Sep 66. Two weeks
after graduating from C.A. Johnson High School, he left for basic training at
Lackland AFB, TX where he was proficiency advanced to graduation in 15
days. Sergeant Deos then attended technical training in the administrative
career field at Keesler AFB, MS.
Sergeant Deos' first assignment was to Andersen AFB, Guam where he
worked in the Suggestion Office of the 43d Combat Support Group. While on
Guam, he took the opportunity to travel to Korea, Japan and the Philippines.
In Jan 1986, Sergeant Deos arrived at Dyess AFB, TX and was assigned
to the 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron where he worked in the unit orderly room
and eventually became the NCOIC. While assigned to the 772d, he
deployed on three European rotations, the last one of which was in direct
support of Operation DESERT SHIELD, in the fall of 1990.
In 1991, Sergeant Deos was selected to work in the Headquarters
Administration Section of the 463d Airlift Wing. Later the same year, he was
handpicked to stand-up the new wing protocol office. In 1993, Sergeant
Deos had a major role in the inactivation of the 463d and standup of the 7th
(Bomb) Wing at Dyess.
After the wing reorganization, he was assigned to the 7th Logistics
Support Squadron as the NCOIC of the commander's administrative staff. In
1994, Sergeant Deos was deployed to the Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
Sergeant Deos was promoted to technical sergeant under the "Stripes of
Exceptional Performers" program in March 1995 and subsequently selected
to work in the Protocol Office of the 7th Bomb Wing. In 1998 he was
reassigned to the 7th Operations Support Squadron as chief of the
commander's support staff. While in OSS, Sergeant Deos was also
assigned as a wing battle staff coordinator where he served during
Operations DESERT THUNDER/FOX...the first use of B-1s in combat.
in 1999, Sergeant Deos was chosen as the Deputy Director of the Dyess
Family Support Center (FSC) where he was responsible for and devised
many programs in support of Dyess families. Due to his efforts, he was
selected as the Air Combat Command representative to the HQ USAF Task
Force formed to develop a new computer information management systems
for FSCs...a system still in use today.
Sergeant Deos culminated his career as the Superintendent, Information
Management, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in June 2004.
Sergeant Deos' military awards and decorations include the Meritorious
Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster (OLC), Air Force Commendation
Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National Defense
Service Medal and Air Force Good Conduct Medal (3 OLC). He holds an
Associate Degree in Information Management from the Commuity Collefe of
the Air Force and is a graduate of the NCO Preparatory Course, NCO
Leadership School and NCO Academy where he was a Distinguished
Graduate.
Master Sergeant (Ret) Ron Deos (ronald.deos@abileneisd.org)
Sergeant Deos was born in Columbia, SC on 20 Sep 66. Two weeks
after graduating from C.A. Johnson High School, he left for basic training at
Lackland AFB, TX where he was proficiency advanced to graduation in 15
days. Sergeant Deos then attended technical training in the administrative
career field at Keesler AFB, MS.
Sergeant Deos' first assignment was to Andersen AFB, Guam where he
worked in the Suggestion Office of the 43d Combat Support Group. While on
Guam, he took the opportunity to travel to Korea, Japan and the Philippines.
In Jan 1986, Sergeant Deos arrived at Dyess AFB, TX and was assigned
to the 772d Tactical Airlift Squadron where he worked in the unit orderly room
and eventually became the NCOIC. While assigned to the 772d, he
deployed on three European rotations, the last one of which was in direct
support of Operation DESERT SHIELD, in the fall of 1990.
In 1991, Sergeant Deos was selected to work in the Headquarters
Administration Section of the 463d Airlift Wing. Later the same year, he was
handpicked to stand-up the new wing protocol office. In 1993, Sergeant
Deos had a major role in the inactivation of the 463d and standup of the 7th
(Bomb) Wing at Dyess.
After the wing reorganization, he was assigned to the 7th Logistics
Support Squadron as the NCOIC of the commander's administrative staff. In
1994, Sergeant Deos was deployed to the Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia,
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
Sergeant Deos was promoted to technical sergeant under the "Stripes of
Exceptional Performers" program in March 1995 and subsequently selected
to work in the Protocol Office of the 7th Bomb Wing. In 1998 he was
reassigned to the 7th Operations Support Squadron as chief of the
commander's support staff. While in OSS, Sergeant Deos was also
assigned as a wing battle staff coordinator where he served during
Operations DESERT THUNDER/FOX...the first use of B-1s in combat.
in 1999, Sergeant Deos was chosen as the Deputy Director of the Dyess
Family Support Center (FSC) where he was responsible for and devised
many programs in support of Dyess families. Due to his efforts, he was
selected as the Air Combat Command representative to the HQ USAF Task
Force formed to develop a new computer information management systems
for FSCs...a system still in use today.
Sergeant Deos culminated his career as the Superintendent, Information
Management, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in June 2004.
Sergeant Deos' military awards and decorations include the Meritorious
Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster (OLC), Air Force Commendation
Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National Defense
Service Medal and Air Force Good Conduct Medal (3 OLC). He holds an
Associate Degree in Information Management from the Commuity Collefe of
the Air Force and is a graduate of the NCO Preparatory Course, NCO
Leadership School and NCO Academy where he was a Distinguished
Graduate.
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