MSgt Adam D. Vera
Master Sergeant Adam D. Vera is the Course Superintendent of Cyberspace 200, School of Strategic Force Studies, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. Cyber Professional Continuing Education is a key component in training Joint Force members to be intermediate operators & planners. As Course Manager, Sergeant Vera drafts & advertises schedules for 6 sessions per year, comprising a total of 216 students, in addition to instructing several lessons aimed to provide students with the defensive & offensive cyber skillsets required to fulfill national strategy operational requirements.
Master Sergeant Vera was born in Houston, Texas; he graduated from Cypress Springs High School, Cypress, Texas in 2003 and reported to Basic Military Training in November 2004. MSgt Vera attended Communications Computer Systems Operator training at Keesler AFB, Mississippi. He performed a variety of Network/System administration duties during assignments to Buckley AFB, CO & Langley AFB, VA. In September 2011, MSgt Vera entered Undergraduate Cyber Training to begin a new career as a 1B4X1, Cyber Operator. Sergeant Vera deployed once as the 91 COS Liaison Officer, augmenting combatant commands to coordinate network attack missions in support of Operations FREEDOM’S SENTINEL and RESOLUTE SUPPORT. He was instrumental in implementing remote operations for the 33d NWS (AFIN-SOC) during the Covid-19 pandemic, ensuring the 24/7 AFNET defensive posture was never broken.
EDUCATION
2005 Communications Computer Systems Operator School, Keesler AFB, MS
2008 Network Administration Fundamentals, Keesler AFB, MS
2010 Airman Leadership School, Langley AFB, VA
2010 Associate Degree in Information Systems Technology, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, AL
2011 Undergraduate Cyber Training, Keesler AFB, MS
2012 Intermediate Network Warfare Training, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
2013 Associate Degree in Cybersecurity, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, AL
2014 Cyber 200, AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB,
2014 Misson Commander Course, Lackland AFB, Tx
2017 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Non-Residence, Lackland AFB, Tx
2022 Instructor Methodologies Course, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Nov 2004 – Jan 2005, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2. Jan 2005 – May 2005, Student, Comm. Computer Systems Operator, 336th TRS Keesler AFB, MS
3. May 2005 – Jan 2009, Client Systems Support, 566th Intelligence Sq, Buckley AFB, CO
4. Jan 2009 – Feb 2012, ACC HQ Executive Communications Support, 633rd CS, Langley AFB, VA
5. Feb 2012 – May 2012, Student, Intermediate Network Warfare Training, Hurlburt Field AFB, FL
6. May 2012 – Sep 2016, Operations Controller, 91st Network Warfare Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX
7. Sep 2016 – Mar 2017, Liaison Officer, 91st Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Bagram AB, Afghanistan
8. Apr 2017 – Feb 2018, 624 OC Liaison Officer, 91st Cyber Operations Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX
9. Feb 2018 – Jun 2019, Training Flight Chief, 91st Cyber Operations Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX
10. Jun 2019 – Mar 2022, Plans & Programs Flight Chief, 33d Network Warfare Squadron, Lackland AFB, TX
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor and three oak leaf clusters
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Joint Service Achievement Medal
Combat Readiness medeal with two oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2013 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter, 67 NWW, Lackland AFB, TX
2014 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 91 NWS, Lackland AFB, TX
2015 CAOC Superior Performer Award (Red Flag 3-15), 318 COG, Nellis AFB NV
2015 Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, 91 NWS, Lackland AFB, TX
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class November 22, 2004
Senior Airman March 22, 2007
Staff Sergeant January 1, 2010
Technical Sergeant June 1, 2014
Master Sergeant March 1, 2018
(Current as of July 2022)
Awards
2022 AFIT Senior Non-Commissioned Officer of the 3rd Quarter