Benjamin Chavez

About Benjamin Chavez

As a Military Analyst at Apogee Engineering, LLC, I provide A & AS support for the USASMDC G37 Training, Readiness and Exercise Division (G37 TREX) mission. I am responsible for planning, synchronizing, executing, and assessing space operations support to USSTRATCOM, USSPACECOM, and other COCOM major exercises, experiments, and war-games. I also support the Certifications and Evaluations Branch, which assesses subordinate command’s certification process, validates unit’s readiness, and progresses toward attaining command end-state conditions.I have a strong background in space training administration and wideband global satellite communications. As a Space Training Administrator at the United States Air Force, I developed Initial Qualification Training and Upgrade Qualification Training Rosters for 150+ students annually. As a Wideband Global Satellite Communications Mission Commander, I led a seven-member crew that operated 14 satellites worth $6.2 billion dollars. I hold an MBA from Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management and a BS from the United States Air Force Academy. I am passionate about space operations and committed to delivering high-quality results in my role.

Experience

1. Exercise Planner

   Usfalcon

   Jul 2025 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   Support critical US Space Force operations as a USSF Exercise Planner at Schriever SFB, CO. Design, develop, and execute high-impact exercises that prepare Guardians for operations in a contested, degraded, and operationally limited (CDO) environment. Exercise Planners directly contribute to mission success by ensuring realistic, mission-oriented training for the USSF. Organize planning conferences and working groups with stakeholders to develop exercise environments based on current and future Red/Blue/Grey force capabilities. Integrate inputs from internal and external stakeholders, including Delta and Joint organizations, to ensure comprehensive exercise planning. Oversee coordination of manning and resources with units and Field Commands to ensure successful execution. Collaborate with STARCOM to identify and coordinate resource requirements for exercises. Manage Modeling & Simulation (M&S) activities, resolving resource conflicts and ensuring smooth exercise execution. Lead the USSF White Cell and Exercise Control Group, managing timing, tempo, and overall exercise flow. Conduct hot wash debriefs and manage after-action report development. Identify gaps and shortfalls in M&S tools and propose solutions for improvement. Analyze and report lessons learned from exercises to enhance future performance. Prepare event-related documents, including trip reports, exercise planning products, after-action reports, and meeting minutes, within established deadlines. Attend USSF exercise-related meetings and provide updates as required by the government. Carry out tasks as directed by contract leadership to ensure mission success for the 392 CTS.

Education

• Servite High School

  High School Diploma

• United States Air Force Academy

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Social Sciences

• Syracuse University - Martin J. Whitman School of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Marketing