Master Sergeant (Ret) Ron Deos is the Aerospace Science Instructor (ASI) for the Texas 794th Air Force Junior Reserve
Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), Cooper High School, Abilene Texas. Sergeant Deos was born in Columbia, SC on 20
Sep 66. Two weeks after graduating from C.A. Johnson High School, he left for basic training at Lackland AFB, TX where he
was proficiency advanced to graduation in 15 days. Sergeant Deos then attended technical training in the administrative
career field at Keesler AFB, MS. Sergeant Deos' first assignment was to Andersen AFB, Guam where he worked in the
Suggestion Office of the 43d Combat Support Group. While on Guam, he took the opportunity to travel to Korea, Japan and
the Philippines. In Jan 1986, Sergeant Deos arrived at Dyess AFB, TX and was assigned to the 772d Tactical Airlift
Squadron where he worked in the unit orderly room and eventually became the NCOIC. While assigned to the 772d, he
deployed on three European rotations, the last one of which was in direct support of Operation DESERT SHIELD, in the fall
of 1990. In 1991, Sergeant Deos was selected to work in the Headquarters Administration Section of the 463d Airlift Wing.
Later the same year, he was handpicked to stand-up the new wing protocol office. In 1993, Sergeant Deos had a major role
in the inactivation of the 463d and standup of the 7th (Bomb) Wing at Dyess. After the wing reorganization, he was assigned
to the 7th Logistics Support Squadron as the NCOIC of the commander's administrative staff. In 1994, Sergeant Deos was
deployed to the Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
Sergeant Deos was promoted to technical sergeant under the "Stripes of Exceptional Performers" program in March 1995
and subsequently selected to work in the Protocol Office of the 7th Bomb Wing. In 1998 he was reassigned to the 7th
Operations Support Squadron as chief of the commander's support staff. While in OSS, Sergeant Deos was also assigned
as a wing battle staff coordinator where he served during Operations DESERT THUNDER/FOX...the first use of B-1s in
combat. In 1999, Sergeant Deos was chosen as the Deputy Director of the Dyess Family Support Center (FSC) where he
was responsible for and devised many programs in support of Dyess families. Due to his efforts, he was selected as the Air
Combat Command representative to the HQ USAF Task for FSCs...a system still in use today. Sergeant Deos culminated
his career as the Superintendent, Information Management, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in June 2004. Sergeant
Deos' military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster (OLC), Air Force
Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National Defense Service Medal and Air Force Good
Conduct Medal (3 OLC). He holds an Associate Degree in Information Management from the Community College of the Air
Force and is a graduate of the NCO Preparatory Course, NCO Leadership School and NCO Academy where he was a
Distinguished Graduate. He assumed his current position as the TX-794 ASI in August of 2004.
Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), Cooper High School, Abilene Texas. Sergeant Deos was born in Columbia, SC on 20
Sep 66. Two weeks after graduating from C.A. Johnson High School, he left for basic training at Lackland AFB, TX where he
was proficiency advanced to graduation in 15 days. Sergeant Deos then attended technical training in the administrative
career field at Keesler AFB, MS. Sergeant Deos' first assignment was to Andersen AFB, Guam where he worked in the
Suggestion Office of the 43d Combat Support Group. While on Guam, he took the opportunity to travel to Korea, Japan and
the Philippines. In Jan 1986, Sergeant Deos arrived at Dyess AFB, TX and was assigned to the 772d Tactical Airlift
Squadron where he worked in the unit orderly room and eventually became the NCOIC. While assigned to the 772d, he
deployed on three European rotations, the last one of which was in direct support of Operation DESERT SHIELD, in the fall
of 1990. In 1991, Sergeant Deos was selected to work in the Headquarters Administration Section of the 463d Airlift Wing.
Later the same year, he was handpicked to stand-up the new wing protocol office. In 1993, Sergeant Deos had a major role
in the inactivation of the 463d and standup of the 7th (Bomb) Wing at Dyess. After the wing reorganization, he was assigned
to the 7th Logistics Support Squadron as the NCOIC of the commander's administrative staff. In 1994, Sergeant Deos was
deployed to the Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH.
Sergeant Deos was promoted to technical sergeant under the "Stripes of Exceptional Performers" program in March 1995
and subsequently selected to work in the Protocol Office of the 7th Bomb Wing. In 1998 he was reassigned to the 7th
Operations Support Squadron as chief of the commander's support staff. While in OSS, Sergeant Deos was also assigned
as a wing battle staff coordinator where he served during Operations DESERT THUNDER/FOX...the first use of B-1s in
combat. In 1999, Sergeant Deos was chosen as the Deputy Director of the Dyess Family Support Center (FSC) where he
was responsible for and devised many programs in support of Dyess families. Due to his efforts, he was selected as the Air
Combat Command representative to the HQ USAF Task for FSCs...a system still in use today. Sergeant Deos culminated
his career as the Superintendent, Information Management, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in June 2004. Sergeant
Deos' military awards and decorations include the Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster (OLC), Air Force
Commendation Medal (1 OLC), Air Force Achievement Medal (1 OLC), National Defense Service Medal and Air Force Good
Conduct Medal (3 OLC). He holds an Associate Degree in Information Management from the Community College of the Air
Force and is a graduate of the NCO Preparatory Course, NCO Leadership School and NCO Academy where he was a
Distinguished Graduate. He assumed his current position as the TX-794 ASI in August of 2004.
Colonel (Ret) Steven E. Shinkle is the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) and department chair for the Texas
794th Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), Cooper High School, Abilene Texas. Colonel Shinkle
oversees the management of the AFJROTC program for the Air Force and the Principal of Cooper high school. Colonel
Shinkle enlisted in the Air Force in 1975. He received his commission from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA, in December 1982. Since commissioning he has commanded at the Flight,
Squadron and Group levels. He has experience on a variety of weapon systems to include Minuteman III and Peacekeeper
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Ground Launched Cruise Missile and the B-1 and B-52 bomber weapons systems as well
as UH-1 helicopters. Colonel Shinkle retired from active duty 1 August 2009 after 32 years of service. Colonel Shinkle is
married to the former Caela Mills of San Antonio, TX. They have two sons, Ryan and Luke.
EDUCATION
1980 Associates Degree in Business, Fort Steilacoom Community College, Tacoma Washington.
1982 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business, Saint Martin’s College, Lacey, Washington.
1986 Squadron Officers’ School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
1988 Masters of Business Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA.
1998 Air Command and Staff College, non-residence program.
2006 Masters Degree, National Security and Strategic Studies, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 2009 to Present, Senior Aerospace Instructor/Department Chair, AFJROTC Texas 794, Abilene TX.
2. July 2006-August 2009 Commander, 2d Maintenance Group, Barksdale AFB, LA.
3. July 2005-May 2006, Student Air War College.
4. May 2003-July 2005, Deputy Director of Logistics, 20th Air Force, F.E. Warren AFB, WY.
5. June 2001-May 2003, Deputy Commander, 91st Maintenance Group, Minot AFB, ND.
6. May 2000-June 2001, Deputy Operations Group Commander for Maintenance, 5th Operations Group, Minot AFB, ND.
7. August 1998-May 2000, Commander, 7th Component Repair Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX.
8. April 1997-August 1998, Squadron Maintenance Officer, 28th Bomb Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX.
9. May 1996-April 1997, Executive Officer to the Director of Assignments, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX.
10. July 1993-May 1996, Maintenance Officer Assignments, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX.
11. June 1991-July 1993, Maintenance Supervisor, 328th Bomb Squadron, Castle AFB, CA.
12. July 1989-June 1991, Maintenance Supervisor, 501st Tactical Missile Squadron, RAF Greenham Common, UK.
13. June 1986-July 1989, Chief ICBM Maintenance Training and Quality Assurance Branch, 15th Air Force, March AFB, CA.
14. July 1983-June 1986, Missile Maintenance Flight Officer, 90th Organizational Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E.
Warren AFB, WY
15. December 1982, Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant
16. April 1976-June 1980, Administrative Specialist, McChord AFB, WA.
17. Nov 1975, Enlisted in the USAF
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Legion of Merit Second Lieutenant - 22 February 1983
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters First Lieutenant - 22 February 1985
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Captain - 22 February 1987
Air Force Achievement Medal Major - 6 February 1995
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four devices Lieutenant Colonel - 1 September 1999
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Colonel - 1 September 2005
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon—Long
Air Force Longevity Service with five devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one device
Air Force Training Ribbon with one device
794th Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC), Cooper High School, Abilene Texas. Colonel Shinkle
oversees the management of the AFJROTC program for the Air Force and the Principal of Cooper high school. Colonel
Shinkle enlisted in the Air Force in 1975. He received his commission from the Reserve Officer Training Corps at the
University of Puget Sound, Tacoma WA, in December 1982. Since commissioning he has commanded at the Flight,
Squadron and Group levels. He has experience on a variety of weapon systems to include Minuteman III and Peacekeeper
Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, Ground Launched Cruise Missile and the B-1 and B-52 bomber weapons systems as well
as UH-1 helicopters. Colonel Shinkle retired from active duty 1 August 2009 after 32 years of service. Colonel Shinkle is
married to the former Caela Mills of San Antonio, TX. They have two sons, Ryan and Luke.
EDUCATION
1980 Associates Degree in Business, Fort Steilacoom Community College, Tacoma Washington.
1982 Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business, Saint Martin’s College, Lacey, Washington.
1986 Squadron Officers’ School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
1988 Masters of Business Administration, Golden Gate University, San Francisco, CA.
1998 Air Command and Staff College, non-residence program.
2006 Masters Degree, National Security and Strategic Studies, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. August 2009 to Present, Senior Aerospace Instructor/Department Chair, AFJROTC Texas 794, Abilene TX.
2. July 2006-August 2009 Commander, 2d Maintenance Group, Barksdale AFB, LA.
3. July 2005-May 2006, Student Air War College.
4. May 2003-July 2005, Deputy Director of Logistics, 20th Air Force, F.E. Warren AFB, WY.
5. June 2001-May 2003, Deputy Commander, 91st Maintenance Group, Minot AFB, ND.
6. May 2000-June 2001, Deputy Operations Group Commander for Maintenance, 5th Operations Group, Minot AFB, ND.
7. August 1998-May 2000, Commander, 7th Component Repair Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX.
8. April 1997-August 1998, Squadron Maintenance Officer, 28th Bomb Squadron, Dyess AFB, TX.
9. May 1996-April 1997, Executive Officer to the Director of Assignments, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX.
10. July 1993-May 1996, Maintenance Officer Assignments, HQ Air Force Personnel Center, Randolph AFB, TX.
11. June 1991-July 1993, Maintenance Supervisor, 328th Bomb Squadron, Castle AFB, CA.
12. July 1989-June 1991, Maintenance Supervisor, 501st Tactical Missile Squadron, RAF Greenham Common, UK.
13. June 1986-July 1989, Chief ICBM Maintenance Training and Quality Assurance Branch, 15th Air Force, March AFB, CA.
14. July 1983-June 1986, Missile Maintenance Flight Officer, 90th Organizational Missile Maintenance Squadron, F.E.
Warren AFB, WY
15. December 1982, Commissioned as a Second Lieutenant
16. April 1976-June 1980, Administrative Specialist, McChord AFB, WA.
17. Nov 1975, Enlisted in the USAF
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Legion of Merit Second Lieutenant - 22 February 1983
Meritorious Service Medal with six oak leaf clusters First Lieutenant - 22 February 1985
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters Captain - 22 February 1987
Air Force Achievement Medal Major - 6 February 1995
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with four devices Lieutenant Colonel - 1 September 1999
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award Colonel - 1 September 2005
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Overseas Ribbon—Long
Air Force Longevity Service with five devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one device
Air Force Training Ribbon with one device
steven.shinkle@abileneisd.org
ronald.deos@abileneisd.org
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