Daniel McVay

Military Professor National Security Affairs

Lt. Col., U.S. Air Force

Biography

Lt. Col. McVay is a command pilot with over 3,000 hours in the C-17A and KC-135R/T. He most recently served as the deputy commander of the 22d Operations Group, McConnell AFB, Kansas. Previous to that position, he served as the commander, 22d Operations Support Squadron. He served on the Air Mobility Command Staff in multiple planning and programming roles. Additionally, he is a member of AMC's Phoenix Mobility fellowship program, designed to develop officers with a strong foundation in expeditionary mobility operations and senior leader responsibilities. Lt. Col. McVay graduated with distinction from the U.S. Naval War College in June 2021.

Contact Information

Daniel.McVay@usnwc.edu

Areas of Expertise

Air Warfare
Asia-Pacific
Command and Control
HA/DR
Joint Operations
Leadership
National Security
Operational Warfare

Professional Highlights

2020

Student, Naval War College, Newport RI

2020

Deputy Commander, 22d Operations Group

2018

Commander, 22d Operations Support Squadron

Led largest and most diverse Squadron on base, leading support and operations for over 500 aircrew and mission support personnel, McConnell AFB, KS

2015

Chief, Operational Support/Executive Airlift

Headquarters, Air Mobility Command

2014

Student, US Army Command and General Staff College

Student, Fort Leavenworth KS

2011

AMC PHOENIX MOBILITY Officer

Air Mobility Operations Planner, Executive Officer, and Chief of Wing Training, 615/621st Contingency Response Wing, Travis AFB, CA

2004

Pilot, C-17A

Instructor/Evaluator Airdrop/Special Operations, 17th Airlift Squadron, Charleston AFB, SC

Education

M.A., U.S. Naval War College, 2021, National Security and Strategic Studies

M.A., American Military University, 2011, Military Studies

B.A., U.S. Air Force Academy, 2003, Biology

Awards and Decorations

Meritorious Service Medal
Two Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Medal
Five Oak Leaf Clusters

Air Force Commendation Medal
One Oak Leaf Cluster

Humanitarian Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Medal
Two Oak Leaf Clusters

Other Honors

Distinguished Graduate
U.S. Naval War College

Distinguished Graduate
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training

External Memberships and Associations

Air Force Association

Airlift/Tanker Association

Association of Graduates
US Air Force Academy

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