Lieutenant Colonel Jared J. Sandstrom

Lt Col Jared J. Sandstrom  is the Professor of Aerospace Studies and Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 255 at the University of Iowa. He is responsible for recruiting, training, and educating students for entry into the Air Force and Space Force as commissioned officers. 

Lt Col Sandstrom commissioned in 2008 through AFROTC upon graduating from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in mechanical engineering. After earning his pilot wings in 2010 at Vance AFB, OK, he served as an instructor pilot in the U-28A at Hurlburt Field, FL, deploying multiple times to support special operations missions across the Middle East and Africa. He has also served as a Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Instructor at Laughlin AFB, TX, and as a Battle Captain and Action Officer in the Joint Staff Operations Directorate at the Pentagon, VA. Prior to assuming his current position, Lt Col Sandstrom was a Director of Operations at Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL.

Lt Col Sandstrom is a senior evaluator pilot with more than 3,300 flight hours and over 1,500 combat hours. He holds master’s degrees in English from Southern New Hampshire University and Military Operational Art and Science from Air University.

Captain Kyle W. Harvey

Capt Kyle Harvey is the Recruiting Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, University of Iowa. He is responsible for recruiting, training, and educating students from three universities and colleges for commissioning as officers in the Air and Space Force. 

Capt Harvey was raised in Riverside, Ca and enlisted in the Air Force in 2010. He served as a Radio Frequency Transmission Systems Technician and as a Military Training leader until he commissioned in 2020 through Officer Training School. Throughout his career, Capt Harvey has deployed 3 times in his career in various positions, most recently as Deputy Officer In Charge of National Tactical Integration at 609th Combined Air Operations Center, Al Udeid Air Base. His deployments supported CJTF-HOA, INHERENT RESOLVE, and RESOLUTE SUPPORT.

Prior to his current assignment, Capt Harvey led a 46-member branch of military, civilian, and contractor data-link operators, software developers, and analysts responsible for planning, implementation, and broadcasting global air and ground tactical data link networks. Additionally, he served as the 16th Air Force Commander’s Action Group Reporter Officer In Charge, where he was responsible for ensuring effective, clear, and consistent communications and correspondence with senior Air Force leadership.

Major Michael B. Fish

Major Michael B. Fish is the Operations Flight Commander and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa. He is responsible for recruiting, educating, and training students from three universities and colleges for commissioning into the Air Force as second lieutenants.

Major Fish graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. After commissioning, he attended Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi where he trained in the T-6 and T-1 aircraft on the Air Mobility track. Upon graduation, Major Fish earned his pilot wings and began his career as an operational military pilot. He has experience with multiple aircraft and flew first the C-21A and then in RC-135V/W. During his time in the C-21A aircraft at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Captain Fish was responsible for the safe transport of senior military and civilian officials, high-priority cargo, and aeromedical evacuation patients. Next, he was assigned to the RC-135V/W (Rivet Joint) at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska. The RC-135V/W is the nation’s premier Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance platform. Major Fish deployed with RC-135V/W to United States Central Command’s Area of Responsibility and was awarded the Air Medal twice for executing missions in a combat zone. Most recently, Major Fish served as the Executive Officer to the 55^th Maintenance Group Commander who is tasked to lead over 1,200 active duty and civilian personnel. In this role, he organized, communicated, and executed high-level taskings and briefings.

Technical Sergeant Jeffrey T. Hines

TSgt Jeffrey T. Hines is an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Training Instructor, Detachment 255, University of Iowa.  He is responsible for instructing cadets in Aerospace Science courses, administrative support, personnel support, and monitors cadet life-cycle programs for cadets at the University of Iowa, Coe College, and Kirkwood Community College.

TSgt Jeffrey T. Hines entered the Air Force in August 2010, attending Basic Military Training at Lackland AFB, Texas followed by the Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems Apprentice course at Sheppard AFB, Texas, graduating in April 2011.  He served as an F-16 Electrical and Environmental Systems Technician with the 412^th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Edwards AFB and the 354^th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Eielson AFB before being selected to cross-train into F-35 Avionics Systems. Stationed at Hill AFB, Utah, he was an Avionics Expeditor for the 421^st Aircraft Maintenance Unit and a Quality Assurance Inspector for the 388^th Logistics Support Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah. He has deployed to the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Germany in support of Operations Inherent Resolve, Freedom Sentinel, and Atlas Guardian.

Staff Sergeant Ryan A. Millage

SSgt Ryan A. Millage is the NCOIC of Administration at Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 255, University of Iowa. As the NCOIC of Administration, he is responsible for various cadet actions that occur during the cadet life cycle. The administrative task of creating and maintaining cadet information files results in the annual commissioning of high quality second lieutenants who are fully prepared and motivated to excel across a spectrum of active duty leadership assignments.
SSgt Millage entered Air Force basic training in February 2011 and graduated from the Knowledge Operations course in June 2011. His first duty station as a Knowledge Operator was Scott AFB, Illinois, in which he served in multiple roles ranging from a Base Records Manager, Official Mail Center Clerk to the Commanders Support Staff. He later served at Aviano AB, Italy, as the NCOIC of Official Mail and Commanders Support Staff for 31 Muns. Finally, SSgt Millage served as the NCOIC of the CSS for the Air Force Research Lab at Edwards AFB, California.               

Mr. David Bilskemper, MSgt, USAF Retired

Dave has been a member of Detachment 255 since 1984.  He is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.  He was the NCOIC of Detachment 255 for 10 years prior to his retirement from the Air Force.  Since that time, he has served as the Administrative Assistant for Detachment 255.   

Ms. Nicole Capozzi, Lt Col, USAF Retired

Nicole has been a member of Detachment 255 since 2018.  She is a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel.  She was the Commander of Detachment 255 for 3 years prior to her retirement from the Air Force.  Since that time, she has served as the Administrative Assistant for Detachment 255.