Major Tommy Chae graduated from the Military Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations and commissioned as an Armor officer in 2003. On 24 July 2019, MAJ Chae assumed duties as the Professor of Military Science at the University of New Mexico. MAJ Chae’s first assignment was at , WA where he served as a Scout Platoon Leader and Troop Executive Officer for 2nd Squadron, 14th Regiment from 2003-2005. Upon redeployment from Operation Iraqi Freedom, MAJ Chae served as the Brigade Assistant S1 for 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division. After graduating from the Armor Captain’s Career Course, MAJ Chae served as a staff maneuver advisor for 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Infantry Division. In 2008, MAJ Chae assumed duties as the Adjutant for 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment at Vilseck, . From 2010-11, MAJ Chae commanded Outlaw Troop, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, to include a deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Kandahar, . After troop command, MAJ Chae served as an Operations Officer and Cavalry Troop Observer Controller for Brigade Modernization Command at Fort Bliss, TX. Upon graduating from the Command and General Staff College in 2014, MAJ Chae was assigned to 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, CO. MAJ Chae served as the deputy Division Current Operations Officer, then served as the Operations Officer and Executive Officer for 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment. In 2016-17, he served as the Brigade Executive Officer for 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. MAJ Chae’s military education includes the Scout Platoon Leader’s Course, Master Fitness Course, Airborne, Air Assault, Armor Officer Basic Course, Armor Maneuver Captain’s Career Course, Cavalry Leader’s Course, US Army Command and General Staff College, and the Security Force Assistance Advisor Course. His military awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, and the Combat Action Badge. MAJ Chae earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Webster University in 2014. He is a native of Glendale, CA, and is married with three children.