TSgt Michael T. Durham is the only Enlisted Officer Accessions Instructor at Detachment
305, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana. In this capacity, he serves as
an instructor and primary enlisted advisor to the detachment commander on cadet academics,
professional development, military discipline, and welfare for over 47 United States
Air Force and United States Space Force officer candidates. Additionally, he is directly
responsible for all cadet life-cycle personnel actions, including in-processing, medical,
physical, field training, enlistments, categorization, and commissioning.
Sergeant Durham entered the Air Force in December 2006. After completing Basic Military
Training, he graduated the Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice course in June 2007
at Sheppard Air Force Base, TX. He has held multiple positions while supporting multiple
airframes around the globe. Prior to his current position, Sergeant Durham was the
Section Chief of Inspections, 552 MXS AGE Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Flight,
Tinker AFB, OK.
His previous assignments include bases in Nevada and Oklahoma; as well as multiple
deployments in support of Operations IRAQI FREEDOM, ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE,
FREEDOM SENTINEL, and ALLIES REFUGE.
Education
- 2012 Airman Leadership School, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
- 2019 Associate of Applied Science Degree, Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology, CCAF
- 2020 Noncommissioned Officer School, Res/Non Residence
- 2021 Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education
Assignments or Career Chronology
- December 2006 - January 2007, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
- January 2007 – June 2007, Student, Aerospace Ground Equipment Apprentice Course, Sheppard
AFB, Texas.
- July 2007 – August 2009, Aerospace Ground Equipment Journeyman, 57th Equipment Maintenance
Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada.
- August 2009 – January 2024, Aerospace Ground Equipment Section Chief, 552nd Maintenance
Squadron, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
- January 2024 – Present, AFROTC Training Instructor, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston,
LA.
Major Awards and Decorations
- Air and Space Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
- Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
- Humanitarian Service Medal
- Air and Space Campaign Medal
- Air and Space Expeditionary Service Medal with gold border with three oak leaf cluster
- Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal with 2 Service Stars
- Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal with 4 Service Stars
Other Achievements
- 2022 Gen Leo Marquez award, 552nd Maintenance Group
Effective Dates of Promotion
- Airman Basic December 12, 2006
- Airman First Class January 26, 2006
- Senior Airman May 26, 2009
- Staff Sergeant November 1, 2012
- Technical Sergeant October 1, 2019
(Current as of October 2025)
