Dean of Academics Published Nov. 20, 2019 Air War College, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL Dean of Academics Dr. J. David Bottomlee, USAF, Dean of the Air War College Dr. "Rock" Bottomlee serves as the Dean of the U.S. Air Force Air War College. He earned a PhD from Auburn University as an Air Force Institute of Technology fellow where his research focused on leadership in Public Administration. During his 30 years in the USAF, Colonel (ret) Bottomlee served in various positions related to his experience as an F-16 pilot such as his most recent combat deployment as the NATO Director of Air Operations in Kabul, Afghanistan. In this role, he was responsible for the planning and execution of all combat aviation flights including close air support, airlift, MEDIVAC, space, helicopter, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Advising Interests: Leadership, Moral Courage, the Profession of Arms, Ethics, Moral Injury, Toxic Leadership, Organizational Culture and Change, Combat Airpower, Core Values, Strategic/Critical/Creative Thinking, Negotiations Research Interests: Leadership, Moral Courage, Character Development, the Profession of Arms Degrees: PhD in Political Science focused in Public Administration & Leadership from Auburn University; MA in Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College; MA in Counseling and Leadership Development from the University of Colorado; MA in Business Administration (MBA) from California State University; BA in Political Science from the U.S. Air Force Academy (Go Falcons!). Active Duty Experience: Dean, Associate Dean, Dept Chair at Air War College; Director of Air Operations NATO headquarters, Kabul, Afghanistan; Commander of the 3rd Fighter Training Squadron; F-16 instructor pilot with Egyptian Air Force, Command pilot with 2500 flight hours in the F-16 and AT-38 as an instructor, evaluator, and mission commander including 107 combat missions on multiple deployments specializing in the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission; Air Officer Commander at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Email: james.bottomlee@au.af.edu Dr. Corbin M. Williamson, Associate Dean Advising Interests: Military History, Alliances/Coalitions, Naval Warfare, Congress, Acquisition, Logistics, Nuclear Weapons, Dept. of Defense Organization Research Interests: Military History, Naval History, World War II, Korean War, Coalition Warfare, Antisubmarine Warfare, Expeditionary Warfare, Military Organizational Culture Degrees: PhD, History, Ohio State University; MA, History, Texas Tech University; BA, Texas A&M University Experience: 2014-2016, Historical Office of the Secretary of Defense; 2014-2016, Fleet Professor, College of Distance Education, U.S. Naval War College Email: corbin.williamson@au.af.edu Col Anthony J. Sampson, PhD, Associate Dean of Faculty Advising Interests: Leadership, Cyberspace operations, Information Warfare, Recruiting & Retention, Human Performance & Athletics management, Marketing & Consumer Behavior, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Diversity & Inclusion. Research Interests: Recruiting & Retention, Process Improvement, Human Performance, Bias & Heuristics, Marketing, Diversity & Inclusion. Degrees: PhD, Management (sports concentration) – University of Florida; MS, Joint Information Operations – Naval Postgraduate School; BS, Social Sciences – US Air Force Academy. Experience: Director of Strategic Initiatives & Football Operations, and Physical Education Instructor, USAFA Department of Athletics; Commander, Air Force Recruiting Squadron, Burlington NJ; Chief, Joint Cyber Center, US Southern Command; Chief of Current Ops, JTF-Matthew, Haiti; Intercollegiate Program Manager & Asst Recruiting Coordinator, USAFA Department of Athletics; Director of Operations, Fielded Systems Division, AF Info Warfare Center (redesignated 688th COW). Email: anthony.sampson@au.af.edu Col Chrystal D. Henderson, Air University SG Chair and AWC Director of Research and Electives Advising Interests: Military Medicine; Writing; Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Research Interests: Military Medicine; DE&I; Human Relations & Leadership Degrees: MD, Medicine & Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine; Masters, Military Strategic Studies, Air War College, The Air University; BA, Biology, University of Louisville Experience: 2001-2004 Family Medicine Physician (Robins AFB); 2004-2005 Flight Commander, Family Health Clinic (Robins AFB); 2005-2008 Chief, Medical Staff (Robins AFB); 2008-2011 Chief, Medical Staff (Davis-Monthan AFB); 2011-2013 Commander, 42d Medical Operations Squadron; 2013-2014 Air War College Student (Maxwell AFB); 2014-2016 Commander, 779th Medical Operations Squadron; 2016-2017 Division Chief, SG3/5 Medical Operations/Medical Home Panel Chair (DHHQ/Falls Church, VA); 2017-2020 Commander, 509th Medical Group (Whiteman AFB); 2020-2023 Director, Air Force Inspection Agency Medical Operations (Kirtland AFB) Email: chrystal.henderson@au.af.edu