Adrian V. Herrera

About Adrian V. Herrera

Currently employed with the United States Air Force Reserves as a full-time active Reservist (AGR) flying the mighty F-15 Eagle, committed until 2030.I believe in building societal equity by uplifting others. I have a high EQ and gravitate towards individuals/businesses that are passionate about community.Expert in public speaking, keynote, workshops, and presentations (in-person or remotely), motivational topics including but are not limited to: • diversity & equity issues in public organizations• bystander effect• social issues• anti-hazing• innovation through empowerment• public private partnerships• recruitment & retention• civilian/military discussion• advanced fighter tactical education• test and evaluation• high performance organizations• aviation• homeland security & public policy• organizational effectiveness and changeView a sample below![The views and opinions presented here in are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or it’s Components. Appearance of, or reference to, any commercial products or services do not constitute DoD endorsement of those products or services. The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute DoD endorsement of the linked websites, or the information, products or services therein.]

Experience

1. F-15 Test Aviator (Wso)

   U.S. Air Force Reserve

   Feb 2026 — Present · Nellis AFB, NV, US

   F-15E Strike Eagle Operational Test Aviator (WSO) with the 460 Test and Evaluation Squadron (augmenting the 422 TES). Getting tech on the jet to analyze tactics prior to sending to the Combat Air Force.

Education

• California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering

  2003 — 2008

• Glen Burnie Senior High School

  High School Diploma, Certificate of Merit

  1999 — 2003

• University of Southern California

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Diplomacy

  2017 — 2019

Skills

• Information Assurance
• Military Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Aviation
• Training
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Training
• Foreign Policy
• Military Operations
• Mentoring
• Veterans
• Program Management
• Air Force
• Military Logistics
• Supervisory Skills
• Team Building
• Project Management
• Military
• Matlab
• Autocad
• Intelligence Analysis
• Workshop Presentation
• Military Aviation
• Active Dod Secret Clearance
• Government
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Combat
• Event Planning
• Military Weapons Handling
• Recruiting
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Operational Planning
• Social Justice
• Defense
• Military Intelligence
• National Security