Chandler Atwood

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Chandler Parrish Atwood[1] (born 1977/1978)[2] is a United States Space Force brigadier general who served as the first commander of Space Delta 7 from 2020 to 2022. He now serves as the vice commander and deputy commanding general (operations) of Space Operations Command.

Chandler Atwood
Official portrait, 2024
Born1977 or 1978 (age 46–47)
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
Years of service
2001–2020 (Air Force)
  • 2020–present (Space Force)
RankBrigadier General
CommandsSpace Delta 7
566th Intelligence Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Alma materThe Citadel (BA)
American Military University (MA)

Atwood also served as a national defense fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy where he wrote about Syria.[3]

Education

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  • 2001 Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, The Citadel, Charleston, S.C.
  • 2002 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
  • 2005 USAF Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev.
  • 2009 Master of Arts, Strategic Intelligence, American Military University
  • 2013 Department of Defense Executive Leadership Development Program, Washington, D.C. 2014 National Defense Fellowship, The Washington Institute, Washington, D.C.
  • 2014 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
  • 2018 National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.[4]

Military career

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Col Atwood (right) holding Space Delta 7's emblem, 2021

In 2024, Atwood was nominated for promotion to brigadier general.[5][6]

1. October 2001 – May 2002, Student, Intelligence Applications Officer Course, Goodfellow Air Force Base, TX
2. June 2002 – June 2003, Deputy Chief, Intelligence Operations, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
3. June 2003 – June 2005, Chief, Squadron Intelligence, 55th Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, S.C.
4. June 2005 – December 2005, Student, Intelligence Instructor Course, USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nev.
5. December 2006 – November 2007, Chief, Intelligence Operations, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan
6. December 2007 – August 2008, Intelligence Flight Commander, 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan
7. August 2008 – August 2009, USAF Weapons School Instructor Flight Commander, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev.
8. August 2009 – May 2011, Director of Staff and USAF Weapons School Instructor, 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, Nev.
9. May 2011 – September 2011, Secretary of Air Force's ISR Review Committee, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Directorate of Intelligence, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
10. September 2011 – July 2013, Director of Operations, Geospatial Intelligence and Measurement and Signatures Intelligence Production Squadron, National Air and Space Intelligence Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
11. July 2013 – May 2014, National Defense Fellowship, The Washington Institute, Washington, D.C.
12. June 2014 – July 2015, Chief, Headquarters Air Force Directorate of Intelligence Action Group, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va.
13. July 2015 – July 2017, Commander, 566th Intelligence Squadron, Buckley AFB, Colo.
14. July 2017 – June 2018, Student, National War College, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
15. July 2018 – May 2020, Chief, Intelligence Capabilities and Requirements Division, U.S. Special Operations Command, MacDill AFB, Fla.
16. July 2020 – May 2022, Commander, Space Delta 7, Peterson SFB, Colo.
17. June 2022 – June 2024, Director of Intelligence, Space Operations Command, Peterson SFB, Colo.
18. June 2024 – Present, Vice-Commander and Deputy Commanding General, Operations, Space Operations Command, Peterson SFB, Colo.[4]

Awards and decorations

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Atwood is the recipient of the following awards:[4]

  Basic Space Operations Badge
 
Master Intelligence Badge
 
Air Staff Badge
 
Commander's Insignia
  Defense Superior Service Medal
  Legion of Merit
  Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with three bronze oak leaf clusters
  Air Force Achievement Medal
  Joint Meritorious Unit Award
  Air Force Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters
  Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (second ribbon to denote fourth award)
  Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
  National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one bronze service star
  Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
  Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
  Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal
  Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with gold frame and two bronze oak leaf clusters
Air Force Longevity Service Award with three bronze oak leaf clusters
  Air and Space Campaign Medal
  Air Force Training Ribbon
  NATO Medal (Yugoslavia)

Dates of promotion

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Rank Branch Date[4]
  Second Lieutenant Air Force May 4, 2001
  First Lieutenant May 4, 2003
  Captain May 4, 2005
  Major June 1, 2011
  Lieutenant Colonel February 1, 2015
  Colonel June 1, 2018
  Colonel Space Force ~June 24, 2021[7]
  Brigadier General June 11, 2024

Writings

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References

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  1. ^ "General and Flag Officers – The Citadel Alumni Association".
  2. ^ "Atwood Family History". sortedbyname.com.
  3. ^ "Chandler Atwood | The Washington Institute". www.washingtoninstitute.org.
  4. ^ a b c d "Brigadier General Chandler P. Atwood". Space Operations Command. June 2024.
  5. ^ "PN1269 - 5 nominees for Space Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
  6. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
  7. ^ "PN602 - 765 nominees for Space Force, 117th Congress (2021-2022) | Congress.gov | Library of Congress".
Military offices
New unit Commander of Space Delta 7
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of Intelligence of Space Operations Command
2022–2024
Vacant
Preceded by Vice Commander and Deputy Commanding General (Operations) of Space Operations Command
2024–present
Incumbent