Marc E. Blankenbicker
Military Professor Wargaming Department
Biography
Originally from Avon, CT, Lt. Col. Blankenbicker an Aviation Maintenance Officer and former F/A-18 Weapons Systems Officer. He has multiple operational and combat tours in F/A-18, KC-130J, and Marine Aviation Logistics squadrons with 3500 flight hours and more than 400 combat sorties. His staff tours include 2nd and 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, and Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa. He commanded Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit New River. He joined NWC War Gaming in July, 2023. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University and holds Masters degrees from Indiana University in Business Administration and Strategic Management.
Contact Information
Areas of Expertise
- Air Warfare
- Command and Control
- Leadership
- Military Planning
Professional Highlights
Commanding Officer
Director, Readiness Assessments and Training
Executive Officer
Fire Control Officer, Harvest HAWK
Education
M.S, Indiana University, 2022, Strategic Management
M.A, Indiana University, 2021, Business Administration
B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2000, Physics
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