Dontae Bell
U.S. Air Force Helicopter Pilot | Public Policy Professional | Truman Scholar
- Role
- Captain at United States Air Force
- Location
- Cheyenne, WY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Dontae Bell
I am passionate about empowering marginalized communities to advance American national security interests. I seek to protect and defend democratic ideals by reconciling the differing opinions and shared interests that make America exceptional.
Experience
Captain
Sep 2022 — Present · F.E. Warren AFB, WY, US
Leads instruction of UH-1N and MH-139A aircrews in helicopter formation, NVG, and instrument flight operations, directly enabling nuclear security, armed convoy escort, and missile field support for the nation’s land-based strategic deterrent.• Selected as initial cadre for the MH-139A, helping stand up the aircraft’s operational training enterprise and lead the transition from the legacy UH-1N fleet.• Develops and standardizes tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for the Air Force’s $2.2B MH-139A modernization effort, helping preserve continuous nuclear security coverage during fleet transition.• Serves as primary squadron Resource Advisor, overseeing execution of $2.8M in annual operations and training funds and aligning spending with commander priorities and MAJCOM guidance.• Accumulated total flight hours, including 350+ combat mission-ready hours and 8,600 hours of operational alert time.
Education
University of Chicago
Master of Arts - MA, Public Policy Studies
Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Pobreza e Desigualdade da Economia
2017 — 2017
Howard University
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government
2014 — 2018
Skills
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Community Outreach
- Social Media
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Public Policy
- Management
- Nonprofits
- Fundraising
- Leadership
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
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