Captain Timothy J. Duening
Vice-Commandant

Captain Duening is a native of Eagle River, Wisconsin. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Geography in 1984. He entered Aviation Officer Candidate School and was commissioned in July 1986. Immediately following commissioning, he began flight training and was designated a Naval Flight Officer in October 1987. In May 1988, after completion of P-3 Fleet Replacement Squadron pilot training at Patrol Squadron THIRTY (VP-30) in Jacksonville, Florida, Captain Duening joined Patrol Squadron ELEVEN (VP-11) in Brunswick, Maine and subsequently completed deployments to Keflavik, Iceland and Sigonella, Sicily. During this tour he was designated a P-3C Patrol Plane Tactical Coordinator, Instructor TACCO and Mission Commander.

In April of 1991, Captain Duening was ordered to Patrol Squadron THIRTY ONE (VP-31) as a Naval Flight Officer Instructor. Billets assigned during this tour included Public Affairs Officer, Schedules Officer and Assistant Operations Officer. In May 1993, Captain Duening joined the USS NIMITZ (CVN 68) as Catapult and Arresting Gear Officer. He reported aboard NIMITZ during a Western Pacific deployment to the Persian Gulf and served as Arresting Branch Officer, Bow and Waist Catapult Branch Officer and V-2 Division Officer.

In May 1995, he received orders to Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California and subsequently earned a Masters of Science Degree in Management in the Manpower Systems Analysis curriculum. In October 1997, he returned to sea duty, joining the "Fighting Marlins" of Patrol Squadron FORTY (VP-40) while deployed to Misawa, Japan. An additional deployment to Misawa, Japan was completed in June 1999. During this tour, he served as Officer-in-Charge of the squadron's seven aircrew and six aircraft detachment to Kadena, Okinawa, Japan, and Operations Officer. Additionally, he served as Exercise Officer and VP Liaison Officer for Exercise TEAMWORK SOUTH 98 in Antofagasta, Chile. In May 2000, Captain Duening returned to Okinawa, Japan, this time as the Officer-in-Charge of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ONE, Detachment Kadena.

In July of 2003, he reported to the 562nd Flying Training Squadron and served as the Director of Operations prior to assuming command in February 2005
In March 2006, Captain Duening reported to his assignment as Chief Staff Officer, Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TWO. During that tour, he completed a six month Individual Augmentee assignment to Kabul, Afghanistan assigned to the Combined Joint Forces Command-Afghanistan Plans and Policy Staff.

Captain Duening reported to his current assignment as the Vice Commandant of the Air Force Institute of Technology in June, 2009.

EDUCATION

• 1984: Bachelor of Science Degree, Physical Geography, University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
• 1997: Master of Science Degree in Management, Manpower Systems Analysis curriculum, Naval Post Graduate School, Monterey, California

ASSIGNMENTS

• April 1986 - July 1986: student, Aviation Officer Candidate School (Class 23-86), NAS Pensacola, FL
• July 1986 - January 1987: Flight Training (VT-10), NAS Pensacola, FL
• February 1987 - October 1987: Flight Training (NATU) Mather AFB, Sacramento, CA
• October 1987 - December 1987: Temporary Recruiting Duty, Milwaukee, WI
• January 1988 - April 1988: Flight Training (VP-30) NAS Jacksonville, FL
• May 1988 - April 1991: Patrol Squadron ELEVEN "Proud Pegasus", (VP-11), NAS Brunswick, ME
• April 1991 - May 1993: Instructor, Fleet Replacement Squadron, Patrol Squadron 31 (VP-31) NAS Moffett Field, San Jose, CA
• June 1993 - May 1995: Catapult Officer, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68), Bremerton Naval Station, Bremerton, WA
• June 1995 - May 1997: Student, Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, CA
• June 1997 - September 1997: Flight Training (VP-30), NAS Jacksonville, FL
• October 1997 - April 2000: Patrol Squadron FORTY (VP-40) "Fighting Marlins," NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA
• May 2000 - May 2003: Officer In Charge, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ONE Detachment Kadena, Kadena AFB, Okinawa, Japan
• May 2003 - October 2003: Student, 562nd FTS, Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX
• October 2003 - February 2005: Director of Operations, 562nd FTS, Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX
• February 2005 - March 2006: Commanding Officer, 562nd FTS, Randolph AFB, San Antonio, TX
• March 2006 - June 2009: Chief Staff Officer, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TWO, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, HI
• June 2009 - Present: Vice-Commandant, The Air Force Institute of Technology, WPAFB, OH

AVIATION EXPERIENCE

• 2,800 mishap-free flight hours in Naval and Air Force aircraft, including 2,200 hours in the P-3C Orion

AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal
• Meritorious Service Medal (two awards)
• Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards)
• Joint Achievement Medal
• Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (three awards)

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

• Ensign: July, 1986
• Lieutenant Junior Grade: September, 1988
• Lieutenant: September, 1990
• Lieutenant Commander: January, 1997
• Commander: May, 2002
• Captain: July, 2008