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SENIOR MASTER SERGEANT (retired) SCOTT WALKER

Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) Scott Walker is Wasilla High School’s Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Aerospace Science Instructor (SASI) for AK-20121. He is responsible for training and guidance for the Corps of over 100 cadets, and works in concert with Major Ritchie in this capacity. SMSgt Walker monitors cadets for compliance with Air Force dress and appearance standards, instructs drill and ceremony procedures and monitors classroom discipline and professionalism. He ensures Air Force guidance regarding the JROTC program is disseminated to the Corps and adhered to, and provides daily instruction in a wide variety of curriculum to include: Aerospace History, Leadership, Space Exploration, Financial Management, Profession of Arms, Flight Characteristics, Wellness and Communications.

SMSgt Walker grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and enlisted in the Air Force upon graduation from high school in 1990. He served for over 20 years as a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance Specialist (2A3X3) and a Professional Military Education Instructor (8T000). SMSgt Walker’s assignments include:

1991-1992, 405th Fighter Wing, , Luke AFB, Arizona 1992-2000, , 90th Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska 2000-2003, 1st Fighter Wing, 1st Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Langley AFB, Virginia 2003-2007, , 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, Kadena AB, Okinawa 2007-2008, 51st Fighter Wing, 51st Maintenance Squadron, Osan AB, Republic of Korea 2008-2010, Air University, Air Force Senior NCO Academy, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Alabama

SMSgt Walker is a veteran of Operation(s) SOUTHERN WATCH, NOBLE EAGLE, IRAQI FREEDOM and has been deployed to the Republic of Korea, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Singapore, , Iraq and numerous other worldwide locations.

SMSgt Walker has received the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award as well as the Maintenance Professional of the Year. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management as well as two Associates Degrees; one in Aircraft Maintenance Technology and one in Instructor of Technology and Military Science.

SMSgt Walker now lives on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska with his wife Tammy.