Lieutenant Colonel Kevin A. Davidson commands the 557th Flying Training Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, CO. He is a distinguished graduate from the ROTC program at the University of Arizona. Following graduation, Lt Col Davidson attended Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus AFB, MS, followed by T-37 Pilot Instructor Training at Randolph AFB, TX. He attended initial A-10 training at Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ and his A-10 assignments include Osan AFB, ROK, Pope AFB, NC, and Moody AFB, GA. As an A-10 pilot, he deployed and flew combat sorties for Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Following his A-10 assignments, Lt Col Davidson was selected for Intermediate Developmental Education with the Republic of Korea Air Force and graduated as a distinguished graduate from their Joint Command and Staff Course. He also served as a Regional Affairs Strategist, Aide de Camp and Liaison Officer to the Commander of the ROKAF Operations Command and 7th Air Force Commander, Osan AB, Korea.
EDUCATION
1998 B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
2005 Squadron Officer School, (residence), Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2007 Masters of Education in Adult Instruction and Curriculum from the University of Phoenix
2011 Air Command and Staff College,(correspondence), Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2011 Basic Korean Course, Defense Language Institute, Monterey, CA
2012 Korean Language Course, Hannam University, Daejon, South Korea
2012 Republic of Korea Joint Military University, Command and Staff College, Distinguished Graduate, Daejon, South Korea
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Feb 99 - Jun 99, Mobility Officer, 42nd ABCCC, Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
2. Jul 99 - Jul 00, Student Pilot, Specialized Upgrade Pilot Training, 37th FTS Columbus AFB, Mississippi
3. Aug 00 - Jan 01, Instructor Pilot Upgrade, Pilot Instructor Training, Randolph AFB, Texas
4. Feb 01 - Jul 02, T-37 Instructor Pilot/SQ Executive Officer, 37th Flying Training Squadron, Columbus AFB, Mississippi
5. Aug 02 - Sep 03, Asst. Flight Commander/Flight Evaluator, 37th Flying Training Squadron, Columbus AFB, Mississippi
6. Oct 03 - Oct 04, Student, A-10 Upgrade Training, 357th FTS Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona
7. Nov 04 - Nov 05, Pilot/Life Support Officer, 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea
8. Dec 05 - Feb 06, Pilot/Chief of Standards and Evaluations, 75th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, North Carolina
9. Mar 06 - Jun 07, Flight Commander, 75th Fighter Squadron, Pope AFB, North Carolina
10. Jul 07 - Jun 08, Assistant Director of Operations, 75th Fighter Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia
11. Jul 08 - Mar 09, Director of Staff, 23th Operations Group, Moody AFB, Georgia
12. Apr 09 - Mar 10, Flight Commander AFE, 23rd Operation Support Squadron, Moody AFB, Georgia
13. Apr 10 - July 11, Student, Korean Department, Defense Language Institute, Presidio of Monterey, CA
14. Aug 11 - Jan 13, Student, Republic of Korea Joint Military University, Daejeon, South Korea
15. Jan 13 - May 14, Aide de Camp and Liaison Officer to the Commander ROKAF Operations Command, Osan AB, Korea
16. May 14 - May 15, Director of Operations, 557th Flying Training Squadron, US Air Force Academy, CO
17. May 15 - Present, Commander, 557th Flying Training Squadron, US Air Force Academy, CO
FLIGHT INFORMATION Rating: Command Pilot
Flight Hours: More than 2,300
Aircraft Flown: T-37, T-38C, A-10A, A-10C, T-53, T-41
MAJOR AWARDS & DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters
Air Force Combat Action Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTIONS
Second Lieutenant Feb 12, 1999
First Lieutenant Feb 12, 2001
Captain Feb 12, 2003
Major August 1, 2008
Lieutenant Colonel Feb 1, 2014