BRIGADIER GENERAL EDWARD F. CROWELL Brig. Gen. Edward F. Crowell is mobilization assistant to the Commander, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. General Crowell entered the Air Force in 1974 following graduation from Officer Training School. After completion of specialized training, he was assigned to the 908th Tactical Airlift Group and, later, the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell AFB. He served as social actions officer; Chief, Social Actions; logistics officer; and supply officer. His commands include mobility support and aerial port squadrons. He has also served as Director of Aerial Port Operations and Inspector General for a numbered air force. As a civilian, he is employed by a major defense contractor (computer manufacturer) as a senior vice president. EDUCATION 1971 Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and economics, Alabama State University 1983 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence 1993 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 1995 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2001 Master of Business Administration degree, Troy State University ASSIGNMENTS 1. March 1974 - May 1975, social actions officer, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 2. June 1975 - June 1978, Chief, Social Actions, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 3. July, 1978 - October 1981, Chief ,Transportation, 908th Airlift Wing, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 4. November 1981 - June 1989, Commander, 908th Mobility Support Flight, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 5. July 1989 - March 1992, Chief of Supply, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 6. April 1992 - June 1998, Commander, 25th Aerial Port Squadron, Maxwell AFB, Ala. 7. July 1998 - April 2001, Director, Aerial Port Operations, 22nd Air Force, Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. 8. May 2001 - January 2002, Inspector General, 22nd Air Force, Dobbins ARB, Ga. 9. January 2002 - April 2005, mobilization assistant to the Commander, 2nd Air Force, Keesler AFB, Miss. 10. April 2005 - present, mobilization assistant to the Commander, Air University, Maxwell AFB, Ala. MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS Legion of Merit Meritorious Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal Air Force Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal with bronze star OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS 1985 Responsible Citizen of the Year, Blount International 1986 Golden Rule Award Recipient, J.C. Penney 1988 Special Recognition by Montgomery Area United Way for community support 1990 Recognized for successful air drops with unusually heavy loads without a mishap 1996 Olympic Torch Bearer EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION Second Lieutenant Jan. 23, 1974 First Lieutenant March 1, 1976 Captain Oct. 26, 1979 Major May 31, 1984 Lieutenant Colonel June 18, 1993 Colonel June 1, 1998 Brigadier General June 30, 2004 (Current as of June 2005)