Capt Benjamin Huffman

Captain Huffman serves as an instructor in data analytics and logistics, leveraging a background in operations research and aircraft fleet management. He provides instruction on data analytical methods and tools, ranging from introductory to advanced levels, to all USAF/USSF enlisted, officer, and civilian personnel.   

Captain Huffman is an aircraft maintenance officer with experience on the F-22 and F-15E. He has served in four different squadrons and three wings including the Director of Operations for the 94th Fighter Generation Squadron and Officer-in-Charge of the 1st Maintenance Group, Maintenance Operations, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. He is also a graduate of the Air Force Institute of Technology with a Master’s degree in Operations Research. Prior to his current position, Captain Huffman was the Executive Officer for the 1st Fighter Wing. In this capacity, he enables 1 FW leadership by engaging with higher headquarters, five joint base mission partners, and ten subordinate units comprised of over 2,100 personnel. He directs policies to assist operations of the Air Force's premier flying hour program valued at $750M and executed by 83 F-22 and 31 T-38 aircraft. 

EDUCATION 

2016 Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH. 

2021 Master’s Degree in Operations Research, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 

2022 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL.  

ASSIGNMENTS 

1. Sep 2016 – Apr 2017, Propulsion Flight Commander, 4 CMS, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 
2. Apr 2017 – Mar 2018, Accessories Flight Commander, 4 CMS, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 
3. Mar 2018 – Jan 2019, 336 AMU Assistant OIC, 4 AMXS, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 
4. Jan 2019 – Aug 2019, Commander, Det 1, 372 TRS, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. 
5. Aug 2019 – Apr 2021, AFIT Master’s Student, AFIT, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 
6. Apr 2021 – Sep 2023, Director of Operations, 94 FGS, Langley AFB, VA. 
7. Sep 2023 – Jan 2024, Maintenance Operations OIC, 1 MXG, Langley AFB, VA. 
8. Jan 2024 – June 2025, Executive Officer, 1 FW, Langley AFB, VA. 
9. Jun 2025 – Present, Course Instructor, AFIT/LSM, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH. 

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS 

Air Force Commendation Medal 

Gen Leo Marquez 

Gen Lew Allen Jr. 

(Current as of JULY 2025)