U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E - Kadena Air Base
U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E - Kadena Air Base
U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E - Kadena Air Base
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U N I T E D S T A T E S A I R F O R C E <br />
LIEUTENANT COLONEL JAMES S. SMITH<br />
Lt Col Smith is Commander of the 18 th Medical Support Squadron,<br />
<strong>Kadena</strong> <strong>Air</strong> <strong>Base</strong>, Japan. He oversees business, administrative and<br />
ancillary services in support of medical and dental care to over 17,000<br />
enrolled beneficiaries. He directs a $52M budget, Medical Logistics,<br />
Facility Management, TRICARE Operations & Patient Administration,<br />
Information Services, Readiness, and Diagnostics & Therapeutics.<br />
Lt Col Smith was a Forensic Clinical Psychologist for the state of Texas<br />
prior to entering military service in 1998. He earned a Bachelor’s<br />
degree from Texas A&M University, a Master of Arts degree and a<br />
MBA from Midwestern State University. He is Certified with the<br />
American Academy of Medical Administrators.<br />
EDUCATION:<br />
1988 Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Texas A&M University<br />
1991 Master of Arts, Midwestern State University<br />
1997 Master of Business Administration, Midwestern State University<br />
2003 Squadron Officers School, <strong>Air</strong> University, Maxwell AFB, AL<br />
2007 <strong>Air</strong> Command and Staff College, <strong>Air</strong> University Distance Learning<br />
ASSIGNMENTS:<br />
1. Jun 2011-Present; Commander, 18 th Medical Support Squadron<br />
2. Feb 2008-Jun 2011; Administrator, 59 th Clinical Support Group<br />
3. Jun 2007-Feb 2008; Division Chief TRICARE Operations and Pt Administration, 59 th Medical Wing<br />
4. Aug 2005-Jun 2007; Deputy Branch Chief, <strong>Air</strong> Force Personnel Center<br />
5. Aug 2004-Aug 2005; Fellow, <strong>Air</strong> Force Personnel Center<br />
6. Jul 2003-Aug 2004; Group Practice Manager, 48 th Medical Group<br />
7. Aug 2001-Jul 2003; Resource Management Flight Commander, 48 th Medical Group<br />
8. Jul 2000-Aug 2001; Readiness Officer, 56 th Medical Group<br />
9. Jun 1999-Jul 2000; Section Commander, 56 th Medical Group<br />
10. Apr 1998-Jun 1999; TRICARE Officer, 56 th Medical Support Squadron<br />
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:<br />
Meritorious Service Medal, two oak leaf clusters<br />
<strong>Air</strong> Force Commendation Medal<br />
AF Outstanding Unit Award, five oak leaf clusters<br />
National Defense Service Medal<br />
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal<br />
United States <strong>Air</strong> Forces Europe Resource Management Officer of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:<br />
1 Lieutenant 07 March 1998<br />
Captain 07 March 2000<br />
Major 01 July 2005<br />
Lieutenant Colonel 01 April 2010<br />
(Current as of November 2011)