David Buck

About David Buck

Lieutenant General David Buck served in the U.S. Air Force for 40 years with a career dedicated to space, nuclear and cyberspace operations. He directed USSTRATCOM space forces in support of national security and combatant commander objectives. Leading over 19,500 men and women, Dave was responsible for protecting and defending critical U.S. and allied space capabilities. In 2018, he retired as Commander, Joint Functional Component Command for Space (JFCC-S) and Commander, 14th Air Force at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Today, Dave is President of BRPH Mission Solutions where he unlocks potential and spurs client growth endeavors spanning the national security, defense, aerospace and manufacturing industries- Senior Advisor for Schriever War Games and Space Flag- Member, Colorado Thirty Group- Member, Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce- Recognized expert in space operations, twice testifying before the U.S. House of Representatives Arms Services Committee regarding the necessity of maintaining freedom of action in space- Advocate for disruptive technologies who managed multi-billion-dollar portfolios of space, cyberspace, command and control, and terrestrial technologies including 27 different weapon systems- Leader in development of the new National Space Defense Center-a facility that enabled the first fusion of intelligence operators with space operators in a common operations center.

Experience

1. President, Mission Solutions

   BRPH

   Jul 2020 — Present

Education

• Industrial College of the Armed Forces

  Master of Science - MS, Military National Resource Strategy; Distinguished Graduate

  2003

• Newman University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration; Summa Cum Laude

  1986

• Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base

  Distinguished Graduate

  1991

• U.S. Naval War College

  Master of Science - MS, National Security and Strategic Studies

  1997

• University of South Dakota

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  1988