Carlo Thermidor
Carlo Thermidor is the Manger of Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) Education at the Louisiana Tech Research Institute (LTRI). He is responsible for NC3 course curriculum review, coordination, liaison, development, and delivery. His knowledge of the NC3 weapons system ensures that the US Air Force remains a partner to LTRI in its efforts to support national security, provide next-door access to a dedicated applied research and development center, build focused competencies to attract talent and industry, and serve as the official home for cyber, defense, and intelligence-related education, training, and workforce development programs for North Louisiana and beyond.
Mr. Thermidor is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 24 years of distinguished service in Command and Control (C2) operations, including 18 years specializing in Nuclear Command and Control (NC2) and NC3. Throughout his career, he held key leadership roles across Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC), Air Combat Command (ACC), and European Command (EUCOM), where he managed multimillion-dollar NC3 modernization initiatives, developed strategic policy, and led high-performance teams supporting both nuclear and contingency operations. As an NC3 policy and training expert, Carlo played a pivotal role in shaping command-wide reforms and readiness programs across the nuclear enterprise. Now serving as an instructor and NC3 curriculum manager at LTRI, he continues to advance education and mission excellence in the next generation of nuclear professionals. Beyond defense, Carlo is pursuing a B.S. in Exercise Science and is a certified fitness, nutrition and performance coach, reflecting his lifelong commitment to leadership, discipline, and human performance.