Major Steven D. Christensen is the Operations Officer for the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 650, Ohio University, Ohio. He is responsible for overseeing the operations and preparation of more than 50 officer candidates for the United States Air Force and the United States Space Force.
EDUCATION
2001 Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University.
2008 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2011 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. (non-res)
2012 Master’s degree in Aeronautical Science, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, FL.
Assignments
1. July 2001 – February 2003, student, undergraduate navigator training, NAS Pensacola, FL.
2. March 2003 – November 2003, student, F-15E Weapon Systems Officer, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
3. November 2003 – July 2006, F-15E Weapons Systems Officer, Chief of Life Support, RAF Lakenheath, England.
4. July 2006 – February 2010, Chief Wing Electronic Warfare Officer, Squadron Flight Commander, Evaluator Weapon Systems Officer, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
5. March 2010 – February 2013, Command F-15E Weapon Systems Officer Evaluator, Ramstien AB, Germany.
6. March 2013 – June 2016, F-15E Instructor Course, Evaluator Weapons Systems Officer, Squadron Chief of Safety, Assistant Director of Operations, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
7. July 2016 – May 2019, Assistant Director of Operations, Evaluator Weapon System Officer, Wing Flight Safety Officer, Mountain Home AFB, ID.
8. May 2019 – July 2022, Operations Group Chief of F-15E Standards and Evaluations, Assistant Director of Operations, RAF Lakenheath, England.
9. August 2022 – present, Assistant Proffessor of Aerospace Studies, Recruiting Officer, Ohio University DET 650, OH.
Flight Information
Rating: Master Navigator
Flight hours: More than 3,000Aircraft flown: F-15E, F-15SG, T-43, and T-38
Major Awards and Decorations
Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with nine oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one service star
Iraq Campaign Medal with two service stars
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Effective Dates of Promotion
Second Lieutenant May 30, 2001
First Lieutenant May 30, 2003
Captain May 30, 2005
Major Jan. 1, 2011
(Current as of October 2024)
Disclaimer: It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.