Mark Whisler

Commander, 495th Fighter Group @United States Air Force

Sumter, SC, US
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WORK HISTORY

Jul 2024 — Present

Commander, 495th Fighter Group @United States Air Force

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As the Commander of the 495th Fighter Group, I oversee a team of 900 personnel across 23 locations, managing a multi-million dollar budget to enhance combat capabilities and drive strategic priorities.• Led a geographically dispersed team to ensure mission readiness and combat capability.• Managed a multi-million dollar budget to optimize resource allocation.• Developed innovative solutions in a resource-constrained environment.

EDUCATION

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Defense Acquisition University

Government Flight Representative (GFR), Government Contracts

1997 — 2001

Montana State University-Bozeman

Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Cell Biology and Neurology

2008 — 2012

Trident University International

Master of Education (MEd), Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

2015 — 2016

USAF Air Command and Staff College

Master's degree, Military Operational Art and Science/Studies

SKILLS

Flight TrainingMilitary OperationsCombatMilitaryMilitary PersonnelAir ForceMilitary LeadershipVeteransAviation HistoryLeadershipWeaponsDefenseOrganizational LeadershipMilitary ExperienceMilitary AviationAviationTop SecretDodNational SecurityOperational PlanningSecurity ClearancePiloting

ABOUT MARK WHISLER

Commanding elite Air Force Aviation units, my leadership is grounded in a culture of strategic vision, innovative solutions and operational excellence. With expertise honed in combat fighter aviation, operations and program management, I spearhead initiatives that enhance our operational capabilities and combat readiness.The recent focus has been on empowering multifunctional teams to bridge gaps in the U.S. Air Force\'s operational scope. My approach leverages collaboration and the collective ingenuity of over 900 Airmen, driving impactful contributions to our nation\'s defense, global partnerships and airspace security.

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