Cadre of Detachment 910
Unit Admissions Officer
Aerospace Studies 300 Instructor
Captain James A. Cunningham is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at the University of Washington’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 910. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1994 after high school and earned his commission after graduating from Officer Training School in 2001.
Capt Cunningham has served in various operational and headquarters financial management assignments including assignments as the Comptroller, Headquarters Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center and as Lead Budget Analyst, Office of Security Cooperation, Kabul, Afghanistan.
EDUCATION:
2000 Bachelor of Science in Applied Management, National American University, Rapid City, SD
2003 Master of Business Administration, Western New England College, Springfield, MA
2006 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Alabama
2009 Marine Corps Command and Staff College-Distance Education Program
ASSIGNMENT HISTORY:
1. January 1995 - May 1998: Convoy Response Force, 741st Security Forces Squadron, Malmstrom AFB, MT
2. May 1998 - November 2000: Budget Analyst, 28th Comptroller Squadron, Ellsworth AFB, SD
3. November 2000 - January 2001: Trainee, Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, AL
4. January 2001 - January 2002: Weapon System Cost Estimator, Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (JSTARS), Hanscom AFB, MA
5. January 2002 - January 2003: Deputy Chief of Cost; JSTARS, Hanscom AFB, MA
6. January 2003 - November 2003: Chief Financial Manager, Command and Control Enterprise Integration Program, Hanscom AFB, MA
7. November 2003 - October 2005: Deputy Commander, Financial Analysis Flight, Vandenberg AFB, CA
8. October 2005 - March 2006: Lead Budget Analyst, Office of Security Cooperation, Kabul, Afghanistan
9. March 2006 - May 2007: Commander, Financial Services Flight, Vandenberg AFB, CA
10. May 2007 - August 2008: Chief, Budget Management and Execution, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland AFB, NM
11. August 2008 - August 2009: Comptroller, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, Kirtland AFB, NM
12. August 2009 - Current: Assistant Professor, Det 910, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (1 OLC)
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award (1 OLC, Combat Gold Border)
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (2 OLC)
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal (1 OLC)
Air Force Recognition Ribbon
National Defense Service Medal (DV)
Afghanistan Campaign Medal (DV)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon (Combat Gold Border)
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
OTHER AWARDS:
Distinguished Graduate, Basic Financial Management Officers Course, 2001
Company Grade Officer of the Year, 30th Space Wing Staff, 2004/2005
Company Grade Officer of the year, 30th Comptroller Squadron, 2004/2005/2006
Vandenberg Air Force Base Company Grade Officer of the Year, 2005
Financial Analysis Officer of the Year, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, 2005
Top Third Graduate, Squadron Officer School, 2006
Distinguished Graduate, Financial Management Staff Officers Course, 2007
Financial Services Officer of the Year, Headquarters Air Force Space Command, 2007
Company Grade Officer of the Year, Installations and Mission Support, HQ AFOTEC, 2008
Outstanding Contributions to Financial Management, HQ AFOTEC, 2008
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
Second Lieutenant—12 January 2001
First Lieutenant—12 January 2003
Captain—12 January 2005
(Valid as of September 2009)