Erik M. Bickle
Military Professor Joint Military Operations Department

Biography
Erik Bickle is a military professor in the Joint Military Operations Department. He's a native of Damascus, Maryland and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Naval War College. A career helicopter pilot, he accumulated over 4,300 flight hours with operational and shore assignments in Jacksonville, Florida; Pensacola, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Stratford, Connecticut; Newport, Rhode Island; and Yokosuka, Japan. He previously served as assistant professor of Naval Science at NROTC Jacksonville University, Florida.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Air Warfare
- Asia-Pacific
- Civil-Military Relations
- Counterdrug Operations
- HA/DR
- Homeland Security
- Japan
- Koreas
- Piracy
- Search and Rescue
Professional Highlights
Jacksonville University; Jacksonville, FL
CSCG 5/CTF 70 USS RONOLD REAGAN; Yokosuka, Japan
DCMA Sikorsky Aircraft; Stratford, CT
HSl-46; Mayport, FL
LHA 4, USS NASSAU; Norfolk, VA
VT-10; Pensacola, FL
Education
M.A., Naval War College, 2009, National Security and Strategic Studies
B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1999, Political Science
Awards and Decorations
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Achievement Medal
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