Detachment 255 Commander and Professor of Aerospace Studies
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.
Education
2008 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
2008 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2014 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
2019 Master of Arts in English, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
2021 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
Assignments
1. Jul 09 – Dec 10, Undergraduate Pilot Training, NAS Whiting Field, FL and Vance AFB, OK
2. Jan 11 – Aug 11, U-28A Mission Qualification Training, 19th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
3. Sep 11 – Jul 13, Current Operations Officer, U-28A Mission Pilot, 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
4. Aug 13 – Jun 14, U-28A Crew Commander, U-28A Mission Pilot, 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
5. Jul 14 – Feb 15, Assistant Chief of Mobility, U-28A Instructor Pilot, 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
6. Mar 15 – Jun 16, Chief of Mobility, U-28A Instructor Pilot, 319th Special Operations Squadron, Hurlburt Field, FL
7. Jul 16 – Oct 16, Student, T-1A Pilot Instructor Training, 99th Flying Training Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
8. Nov 16 – Mar 17, T-1A Instructor Pilot, 86th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX
9. Apr 17 – Jul 17, Flight Commander, T-1A Instructor Pilot, 47th Student Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX
10. Aug 17 – Jun 18, Assistant Director of Operations, T-1A Instructor Pilot, 47th Student Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX
11. Ju1 18 – Jul 19, Wing Executive Officer, T-1A Instructor Pilot, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin AFB, TX
12. Aug 19 – Jun 20, Chief Pilot and Flight Examiner, T-1A Evaluator Pilot, 86th Flying Training Squadron, Laughlin AFB, TX
13. Jul 20 – May 21, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
14. Jun 21 – Apr 23, Action Officer, Deputy Directorate of Current and Integrated Operations, Joint Staff, Pentagon, VA
15. May 23 – Jun 25, Director of Operations, Air Command and Staff College, 21st Student Squadron, Maxwell AFB, AL
16. Jul 25 – Present, Professor of Aerospace Studies and Commander, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 255, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Major Awards and Decorations
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (1 Oak Leaf Cluster)
Air Medal (11 Oak Leaf Clusters)
Aerial Achievement Medal
Effective Dates of Promotion
Second Lieutenant Aug 08
First Lieutenant Aug 10
Captain Aug 12
Major Jun 18
Lieutenant Colonel Jan 23
Operations Flight Commander and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies Studies
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.
Education
2010 Defense Language Institute Levantine Basic Course Presidio of Monterey, CA
2012 RF Transmissions Systems Basic Course, Keesler AFB, MS
2013 Advanced Soldering Course, Keesler AFB, MS
2014 Associates in Electronic Systems, Community College of the Air Force
2015 Climbing Specialist Course, Shaw AFB, SC
2015 Radio over IP Specialty Course, Shaw AFB, SC
2015 Airmen Leadership School, Nellis AFB, NV
2016 Bachelors of Science in Liberal Arts with Minor in English, Excelsior College, NY
2018 Military Training Leader School, Keesler AFB, MS
2018 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, TX
2021 Basic Intelligence Officer Training, Goodfellow AFB, TX
2023 Masters of Science in Human Resources and Organizational Development, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY
Assignments
- 2013 - 2018, 99th Communications Squadron, Nellis AFB
- Jan 2014 - Jun 2014, S6 TACCOM, CJTF HOA, Camp Lemmonier, Djibouti, Africa
- Oct 2015 - May 2016, 380th Expeditionary Communications Squadron, Al Dhafra AB, UAE
- Jan 2018 - April 2020, Military Training Leader, 59th Training Group, Fort Sam Houston, TX
- Apr 2020 - May 2021, Student, 315th Training Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, TX
- Jun 2021 – Jan 2022, Deputy Branch Chief National Tactical Integration, JBSA-Lackland, TX
- Jan 2022 – Aug 2022, OIC National Tactical Integration, CAOC, Al Udeid AB, Qatar
- Aug 2022 – Jan 2024, Deputy Branch Chief Joint Interface Control Cell, JBSA-Lackland, TX
- Jan 2024 – Jul 2024, OIC 16 AF Commander’s Action Group, JBSA-Lackland, TX
- Jul 2024 – Present, Assistant Professor Aerospace Studies, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Major Awards and Decorations
Air Force Meritorious Service Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with one oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border with one oak leaf cluster
Developmental Special Duty Ribbon
Effective Dates of Promotion
| Rank | Date |
|---|---|
| Airman First Class | August 2010 |
| Senior Airman | February 2013 |
| Staff Sergeant | January 2015 |
| Technical Sergeant | January 2018 |
| Second Lieutenant | May 2020 |
| First Lieutenant | May 2022 |
| Captain | May 2024 |
Recruiting Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Captain Robert Walker
Captain Robert T. Walker is the Recruiting Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at Air Force ROTC Detachment 255, University of Iowa. In this role, he is responsible for recruiting, training, and educating students from three universities and colleges for commissioning as officers in the United States Air and Space Forces.
Previously, Captain Walker served as the Cost Chief for the T-7 Red Hawks Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He led a five-person cost analysis team responsible for delivering the $107 billion T-7A Program Office Estimate, ensuring full funding for all requirements in the Future Years Defense Program. He enhanced senior leader decision support at the O-6 level through monthly earned value management and cost metric briefings, effectively identifying program challenges and opportunities. Additionally, he managed and developed analysts, guiding their technical and professional growth.
Earlier in his career, Captain Walker commanded a 16-member flight at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, in support of Air Combat Command’s largest wing, the 557th Weather Wing, United States Strategic Command, and 50 tenant units. He managed payroll functions for 11,900 personnel totaling $694 million annually, directed disbursing operations safeguarding $4 million in cash and $5 million in collections, and oversaw six Air National Guard Change Fund Custodians. He also served as a key financial consultant to the 55th Wing Commander, comptroller, and partner units on all aspects of financial services.
A native of St. Marys, Iowa, Captain Walker earned his commission in 2018 from the United States Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management. He later earned a Master of Science degree in Cost Analysis from the Air Force Institute of Technology.
Education
2014 USAFA Preparatory School, Colorado Springs, Colo.
2018 Bachelor of Science in Management, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.
2022 Master of Science in Cost Analysis, Air Force Institute of Technology, Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio
Assignments
1. Jul 2018-Feb 2020, Flight CC, Financial Operations, 55th Comptroller Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska
2. Feb 2020-Aug 2020, Flight CC, Financial Analysis, 55th Comptroller Squadron, Offutt AFB, Nebraska
3. Aug 2020-Mar 2022, Air Force Institute of Technology Masters Student, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
4. Mar 2022-Jul, Cost Chief, AFLCMC Red Hawk Division, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio
5. Jul 2025 – Present, Recruiting Officer and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies, AFROTC Detachment 255, University of Iowa
Major Awards and Decorations
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Effective Dates of Promotion
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Current as of August 2020
Training Instructor
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 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Edwards AFB and the 354th 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 421st Aircraft Maintenance Unit and a Quality Assurance Inspector for the 388th 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.
Education
2005 Bachelor of Science, Film Studies, Southwest Missouri University
2013 Airman Leadership School, Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.
2014 Associate, Aircraft Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2018 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Peterson AFB, Colo.
2019 Associate, Avionic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2019 Master of Humanities, Film Studies, Tiffin University, Ohio
2019 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, by distance learning
2022 Academic Instructor Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
Assignments
1. April 2011 – November 2012, F-16 Electrical/Environmental Apprentice, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Edwards Air force Base, Calif.
2. November 2012 – July 2015, F-16 Electrical/Environmental Journeyman, 412th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Edwards AFB, Calif.
3. July 2015 – July 2017, F-16 Electrical/Environmental Craftsman, 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska
4. July 2017 – May 2018, F-35 Avionics Apprentice, 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
5. May 2018 – September 2019, F-35 Avionics Expediter, 388th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
6. September 2019 – September 2022, Quality Assurance Inspector, 388th Logistics Support Squadron, Hill AFB, Utah
(November 2019 – February 2020, Quality Assurance Inspector, 380th Maintenance Group, Abu Dhabi Air Base, United Arab Emirates)
(February 2020 – May 2020, Quality Assurance Inspector, 332nd Maintenance Group, Muwaffaq Salti AB, Jordan)
(February 2022 – May 2022, Quality Assurance Inspector, 34th Fighter Generation Squadron, Spangdahlem AB, Germany)
7. September 2022 – Present, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Instructor, Detachment 255, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Major Awards and Decorations
Air and Space Commendation Medal with Three Oak Leaf Clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with Two Oak Leaf Clusters
Outstanding Unit Award with Two Oak Leaf Clusters
Effective Dates of Promotions
| RANK | DATE |
|---|---|
| Airman First Class | Aug. 30, 2010 |
| Senior Airman | Dec. 30, 2012 |
| Staff Sergeant | Aug. 1, 2014 |
| Technical Sergeant | May 1, 2018 |
NCOIC - Administration
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.
Education
2015 Airman Leadership School, Scott AFB, Illinois
Assignments
- 1. July 2011 - April 2015, Base Records Manager, Official Mail Center, CSS HQ/TACC, 31 Force Support
Squadron, Scott AFB, Illinois
2. April 2015 - February 2019, NCOIC, Commander Support Staff 31 Munitions, 31 FSS Official Mail
Center, Aviano AB, Italy
3. February 2019 - June 2022, NCOIC of CSS, Air Force Research Lab, Edwards AFB, California
4. June 2022 - Present, NCOIC, Administration, University of Iowa AFROTC Detachment 255, Iowa City,
Iowa
Major Awards and Decorations
- Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, 2 OLC
Effective Dates of Promotion
| Rank | date |
|---|---|
| Airman First Class | April 2011 |
| Senior Airman | August 2013 |
| Staff Sergeant | November 2016 |
Administrative Assistant
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.
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Ashley Angel
