ANAH J. O'Brien
Nashville,TN
Summary
Apache Attack Helicopter Pilot for over 4 years with combat experience. Has a passion for operational, administrative, and constitutional law. Planning on entering the Judge Advocate General Corps and continuing service in the legal profession.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aviation Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2023 - Current
- Anticipated, planed, coordinated, and exploited planning and training opportunities to maximize strategic objectives for an Attack Battalion consisting of 24 AH-64E Apaches and 387 Soldiers
- Delivered assessment and guidance for attack aviation related training in support of a Division's Long Range Large Scale Air Assault Operations, leading to a successful 80 aircraft Air Assault across a distance exceeding 500 miles
- Facilitated a Battalion-level Aviation Resource Management Survey Inspection consisting of 12 programs across the Battalion and received a cumulative score of 100%
- Oversaw the scheduling of aircraft flight hours for 3 companies within the organization to maximize efficiency while minimizing conflicts over resources and funding.
Aviation Platoon Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2021 - 07.2023
- Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
- Managed the readiness of 8 Apache attack helicopters to maintain the only aerial quick reaction force throughout all of Iraq and oversaw 12 pilots and mechanics
- Directly accountable for the proper management and valuation of a vast array of property, surpassing 400 million dollars, consisting primarily of aircraft and armament
- Planned and coordinated over 200 combat missions flown in Syria and Iraq within a 9 month deployment
- Served as lead aviation liaison, building relations with over ten NATO allies and integrating into over 50 coalition training operations
Lobbying Firm Intern
Van Scoyoc Associates
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Tailored pertinent Capitol Hill information for clients and facilitated approximately 10 meetings to source relations within cabinet-level and independent federal agencies
- Developed a foundational knowledge on government affairs strategies to include legislative and executive branch solutions, strategic communications, and DOD contracting
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
UH72A Lakota & AH64E Apache Airframe Qualification -
U.S. Army Flight School
Fort Novosel, AL12.2022
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies and Political Science, Minor: National Security
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VA05.2020
Accomplishments
- Air Medal with Combat Device, Fort Campbell, KY
- U.S. Army Survival Evasion Resistance Escape School (SERE) Qualifications, Fort Novosel, AL
- U.S. Army Air Assault Qualification, Fort Campbell, KY
- U.S. Army Airborne Qualification, Fort Liberty, NC
- James J. Hentz Award for Best National Security Minor Thesis, Virginia Military Institute, VA
- Institute Honors Program, Virginia Military Institute, VA
Extracurriculars
- Boston Marathon Age Group Qualification
- Ironman World Championship Age Group Qualification
- Nashville Track Club
Timeline
Aviation Operations Officer
U.S. Army Active Duty
07.2023 - Current
Aviation Platoon Leader
U.S. Army Active Duty
11.2021 - 07.2023
Lobbying Firm Intern
Van Scoyoc Associates
07.2019 - 08.2019
UH72A Lakota & AH64E Apache Airframe Qualification -
U.S. Army Flight School
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies and Political Science, Minor: National Security
Virginia Military Institute
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