Colonel Shane Devlin, OG Commander

Col Shane M Devlin is the Commander, 908th Operations Group, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL. He is responsible for an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Operation Support Squadron and the Activation of the Air Force's newest Helicopter Flight Training Squadron. Prior to this assignment, Col Devlin was the Director of Inspections, 403d Air Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. He was responsible for all matters pertaining to Air Force Inspection System and Commander's Inspection Program ensuring compliance and adherence to the regulations governing all matters pertinent to the Wing. After serving as the acting 403 Operations Group Commander, his proven abilities where recognized by the Wing Commander making him a by name request to get the Wing back on a compliant path. His leadership, respect, and tenacious drive are all attributes ensuring his success in this current role. Col Devlin received his commission in the U.S. Army National Guard on September 23, 1998. Col Devlin began his officer career in the Louisiana Army National Guard, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA where he was an Aide de Camp to the State Adjutant General. Col Devlin was selected for and graduated Initial Entry Rotary Wing Course, Aviation Officer Basic Course, Ft Rucker, Alabama , and received his wings in 2000. Col Devlin then attended and graduated from the UH-60 Aviator Qualification Course in January of 2001. Upon graduation, Col Devlin took over as a Platoon Leader, B Co. 1-244CAB, New Orleans, Louisiana.

In 2003, Col Devlin was selected to lead a detachment in support of Operation New Horizons, Dangriga, Belize. He was in charge of 16 soldiers and 2 UH-60s providing mission and casualty evacuation support. In December 2003, Col commanded A Co., 1-244 CAB, stationed at Balad Air Base, Iraq returning to the U.S. in March 2005. In August of 2005, Col led his troops in support of Hurricane Katrina, assisting federal agencies in the safe evacuation of thousands stranded by the rising flood waters. In 2007, Col Devlin relinquished command and left the LA Army National Guard to be gained by the 53d Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (WRS), 403d Wing, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS. Col Devlin has held various positions in the 403d Wing and one Numbered Air Force, including Chief of Training, Assistant Director of Operations, Director of Operations, Chief of Group Training for the 403OG, Director of Staff, Second Air Force, 403d Deputy Operations Group Commander, 403d Operations Group Commander and currently the Director of Inspections, 403d Wing.

ASSIGNMENTS
1. May 1990- June 1990, Basic Military Training School, 37th Training Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. June 1990- November 1990, Special Purpose Vehicle Equipment Mechanic, Chanute AFB, IL.
3. May 1997- September 1998, Enlisted Aide de Camp, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA.
4. September 1998- January 2001, Aide de Camp, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, LA.
5. January 2001- July 2002, Platoon Leader, B Co., 1-244th CAB, New Orleans, LA.
6. July 2002- January 2006, Company Commander, A Co., 1-244th CAB, New Orleans, LA.
7. January 2006- January 2007, Company Commander, D. Co., 1-244th CAB, New Orleans, LA.
8. January 2007- November 2007, USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin AFB, Del Rio, TX.
9. November 2007- December 2007, Pilot, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
10. December 2007- March 2008, C130J Pilot Initial Qualification Course, Little Rock AFB, Little Rock, AR.
11. March 2008- January 2010, Chief of Scheduling, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
12. January 2010- January 2011, Assistant Chief of Deployed Operations, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
13. January 2011- January 2012, Chief of Deployed Operations, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
14. January 2012- January 2013, Assistant Chief of Training, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
15. January 2013- June 2013, Assistant Chief of Squadron Training, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
16. June 2013- February 2014, Chief of Squadron Training, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
17. February 2014- February 2016, Assistant Director of Operations, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
18. February 2016- December 2016, Director of Operations, 53d WRS, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
19. December 2016- May 2018, Chief of Group Training, 403d OG, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
20. June 2018- Dec 2019, Director of Staff, Second Air Force, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
21. Dec 2019- Jun 2021, Deputy Operations Group Commander, 403d OG, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
22. Jun 2021- Nov 2021, Operations Group Commander, 403d OG, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
23. Nov 2021-Dec 2021, Deputy Operations Group Commander, 403d OG, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
24. Dec 2021-July 2022, IGI, Director of Inspections, 403d WG, Keesler AFB, Biloxi, MS.
25. Aug 2022-Present, Operations Group Commander, 908th OG, Maxwell AFB, Montgomery, AL.

SUMMARY OF JOINT ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 2021, Mobility & Airlift Operations Liaison, Joint Air Component Element (JACCE) Team, supporting the Republic of Korea (RoK) Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS).
2. March 2022, Mobility & Airlift Operations Liaison, Joint Air Component Element (JACCE) Team, supporting the Republic of Korea (RoK).

FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight Hours: More than 3,000
Aircraft Flown: C-130J, T-1A, T-6A, UH-58, UH-60

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal with 2 oak leaf clusters
Meritorious Unit Award
AF Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with oak
leaf Air Reserve Component Achievement Medal with oak
leaf National Defense Service Medal with bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
AF Longevity Service Medal with 3 oak leaf clusters Army
Reserve Components Overseas Training Ribbon Armed
Forces Reserve Medal with 1 "M" device
AF Training Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon