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Technical Sergeant John Paul Durago

John Paul Durago in uniform and standing in front of the American flag

TSgt John Paul F. Durago is an Officer Accessions Instructor at Detachment 040, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California. He serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the detachment commander on cadet life-cycle management to include academics, professional development, military training, and discipline. His position gives cadets insight into different career fields and how officer and enlisted dynamics play a role within the service.

TSgt Durago entered the Air Force in March 2015 and attended the Vehicle Operations Technical Training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO where he finished as the Top Graduate of his class. He served in overseas locations including Korea and Italy. Prior to his current position, he was the Non-commissioned Officer In-Charge of the Training, Validation, and Operations for the 355th Ground Transportation Element in Davis Monthan AFB, Arizona.

TSgt Durago deployed to AFCENT as a Ground Transportation Operations Center Supervisor in support of Operations ENDURING SENTINEL, INHERENT RESOLVE, and SPARTAN SHIELD.

Education

  • 2018 Airman Leadership School, Aviano AB, Italy
  • 2020 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I
  • 2022 Associate in Applied Science, Transportation, Community College of the Air Force.
  • 2024 Bachelor of Arts, Health Care Administration, University of Arizona Global Campus, Chandler, AZ

Assignments

  1. March 2015 – May 2015, Basic Trainee, 323rd Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas
  2. June 2015 – July 2015, Student, Detachment 1, 364th Training Squadron, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
  3. July 2015 – December 2016, Vehicle Operations Control Center Support Operator, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri
  4. December 2016 – December 2017, Vehicle Operations Control Center Support Operator, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Osan Air Base, Korea
  5. January 2018 – January 2020, Non-commissioned Officer In-Charge, Documented Cargo, 31st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy
  6. January 2020 – January 2021, Non-commissioned Officer In-Charge, Equipment Support, 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron, Osan AB, Korea
  7. January 2021 – December 2023, Non-commissioned Officer In-Charge, Training, Validation, and Operations, 355th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
  8. July 2022 – January 2023, Ground Transportation Operations Center Supervisor, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
  9. December 2023 – present, Officer Accessions Instructor, Detachment 040, Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, California

Major Awards and Decorations

  • Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
  • Air and Space Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
  • Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
  • Armed Forces Service Medal
  • Humanitarian Service Medal

Other Achievements

  • 2015 Top Graduate, Vehicle Operations Apprentice Course
  • 2021 Logistics Readiness Squadron Non-commissioned Officer of the Quarter
  • 2024 Southwest Region Enlisted Instructor of the Quarter

Effective Dates of Promotion

  • Airman Basic: March 10, 2015
  • Airman First: Class May 1, 2015
  • Senior Airman: September 1, 2017
  • Staff Sergeant: June 1, 2019
  • Technical Sergeant: April 1, 2023