Chandler Parrish Atwood[1] (born 1977/1978)[2] is a United States Space Force colonel who served as the first commander of Space Delta 7 from 2020 to 2022. He now serves as the director of intelligence of Space Operations Command. In 2024, he was nominated for promotion to brigadier general.[3][4]
Chandler Atwood | |
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 Official portrait, 2020 | |
| Born | 1977 or 1978 (age 45–46) |
| Allegiance | United States |
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| Years of service | 2001–2020 (Air Force)
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| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands held | Space Delta 7 566th Intelligence Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Alma mater | The Citadel (BA) American Military University (MA) |
Atwood also served as a national defense fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy where he wrote about Syria.[5]
Education edit
- 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, The Citadel, Charleston, S.C.
- 2002 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
- 2005 USAF Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev.
- 2009 Master of Arts, Strategic Intelligence, American Military University
- 2013 Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program, Washington, D.C. 2014 National Defense Fellowship, The Washington Institute, Washington, D.C.
- 2014 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
- 2018 National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.[6]
Military career edit
1. October 2001 – May 2002, Student, Intelligence Applications Officer Course, Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX
2. June 2002 – June 2003, Deputy Chief, Intelligence Operations, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
3. June 2003 – June 2005, Chief, Squadron Intelligence, 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
4. June 2005 – December 2005, Student, Intelligence Instructor Course, USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev.
5. December 2006 – November 2007, Chief, Intelligence Operations, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan
6. December 2007 – August 2008, Intelligence Flight Commander, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan
7. August 2008 – August 2009, USAF Weapons School Instructor Flight Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev.
8. August 2009 – May 2011, Director of Staff and USAF Weapons School Instructor, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev.
9. May 2011 – September 2011, Secretary of Air Force's ISR Review Committee, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Directorate of Intelligence, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
10. September 2011 – July 2013, Director of Operations, Geospatial Intelligence and Measurement and Signatures Intelligence Production Squadron, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
11. July 2013 – May 2014, National Defense Fellowship, The Washington Institute, Washington, D.C.
12. June 2014 – July 2015, Chief, Headquarters Air Force Directorate of Intelligence Action Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
13. July 2015 – July 2017, Commander, 566th Intelligence Squadron, Buckley AFB, Colo.
14. July 2017 – June 2018, Student, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
15. July 2018 – May 2020, Chief, Intelligence Capabilities and Requirements Division, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Fla.
16. July 2020 – May 2022, Commander, Space Delta 7, Peterson SFB, Colo.
17. June 2022 – present, Director of Intelligence, Space Operations Command, Peterson SFB, Colo.[6]
Awards and decorations edit
Atwood is the recipient of the following awards:[6]
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Basic Space Operations Badge |
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Master Intelligence Badge |
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Air Staff Badge |
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Commander's Insignia |
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Defense Superior Service Medal |
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Legion of Merit |
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Meritorious Service Medal |
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Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Achievement Medal |
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Joint Meritorious Unit Award |
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Air Force Meritorious Unit Award |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (second ribbon to denote fourth award) |
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Air Force Organizational Excellence Award |
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National Defense Service Medal |
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Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star |
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Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal |
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Global War on Terrorism Service Medal |
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Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal |
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Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon |
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Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air Force Longevity Service Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters |
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Air and Space Campaign Medal |
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Air Force Training Ribbon |
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NATO Medal (Yugoslavia) |
Dates of promotion edit
| Rank | Branch | Date[6] |
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 Second Lieutenant |
Air Force | May 4, 2001 |
 First Lieutenant |
May 4, 2003 | |
 Captain |
May 4, 2005 | |
 Major |
June 1, 2011 | |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
February 1, 2015 | |
 Colonel |
June 1, 2018 | |
| Colonel |
Space Force | ~June 24, 2021[7] |
Writings edit
- "Activity-Based Intelligence: Revolutionizing Military Intelligence Analysis," Joint Forces Quarterly, 2nd Quarter 2015
- "U.S. Military Options in Syria," The Washington Institute, May 28, 2014
- "Syran Air-Defense Capabilities and the Threat to Potential U.S. Air Operations," The Washington Institute, May 23, 2014
- "Between Not-In and All-In: U.S. Military Options in Syria," The Washington Institute, May 16, 2014
- "Linking Targets to Political Objectives in Syria," The Washington Institute, August 30, 2013
- "Every Second Counts," USAF Weapons School, Weapons Review, Winter 2009
References edit
- ^ "General and Flag Officers – The Citadel Alumni Association".
- ^ "Atwood Family History". sortedbyname.com.
- ^ "PN1269 - 5 nominees for Space Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
- ^ "Chandler Atwood | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org.
- ^ a b c d "Col. Chandler P. Atwood". www.spoc.spaceforce.mil.
- ^ "PN602 - 765 nominees for Space Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".