Boyce Buckner

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About Boyce Buckner

Accomplished leader with over 23 years of experience guiding U.S. military service members, Department of Defense civilians, and families globally, resulting in award-winning strategic impacts. Serves as a Special Advisor to Georgia's Adjutant General, influencing leadership, policy, and modernization at state and federal levels. Proficient in managing budgets exceeding $38 billion and fostering partnerships within governmental and industrial sectors. Skilled in developing and training leaders in various settings, including providing executive coaching to military and civilian service members. I Excel At: 1. Leadership 2. Developing Leaders & Winning Teams 3. Strategic Planning & Communication Career Highlights Include: 1. Successfully managed the Army Aviation Modernization Portfolio valued in excess of $38 billion 2. Led my organization to achieve the U.S. Army Aviation Unit of the Year Award in 2021 3. Led thousands of defense personnel and billions worth of equipment through 20+ years of combat operations, global partnership operations, and global pandemic with 100% mission accomplishment and zero losses Education: 1. MS, National Defense University, National Security and Resource Strategy 2. MA, University of Louisville, Higher Education Administration 3. MS, Kansas State University, Adult & Continuing Education and Leadership 4. BS, United States Military Academy at West Point, Human Factors & Mechanical Engineering More About Me: 1. U.S. Army Aviation Colonel (23+ years) Rated in the UH-60A/L/M, OH-58 A/C and Bell 206 Helicopters, Certified Strategic Planner, Educator, Executive Coach, Defense Support to Civil Authorities 2. Served in the Pentagon, globally across the U.S. and its territories, Asia, and the Middle East 3. Awarded the Order of St. Michael (Silver) for Significant Contributions to the U.S. Army and Aviation Branch as well as Bronze Star, Meritorious Service, Army Commendation, and Army Achievement Medals; Also earned the Combat Action, Senior Aviator, Airborne, Air Assault, & Pathfinder Badges along with multiple NATO and U.S. Ally/Partner awards and decorations Personal: 1. I live to serve my God, my wife, my two children with special needs, and all those around me 2. I thrive in teams that share character, competence, purpose and a desire to make positive impact 3. I volunteer to help build the next generation of leader, presently, with high school students in North Point Ministries, Woodstock, Georgia