Lt Col Ryan E. Enlow is the Commander, 477 Operations Support Flight at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Lt Col Ryan Enlow leads a flight of Intelligence and Aircrew Flight Equipment Personnel who support the 302 Fighter Squadron F-22 Air Force Reserve Unit. He also leads Air Force Reserve efforts to stand-up the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.
Lt Col Enlow earned his commission from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2006. He is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Weapons School in the F-15C. He was one of the initial cadre of the F-35A U.S. Air Force Weapons School and is a command pilot with more than 2,400 flying hours in the T-37, T-38, F-15C/D, F-16, F-22A, and the F-35A. Lt Col Enlow served 13 years in the active duty Air Force before joining the Air Force Reserve in 2019 where he currently serves as an Active Guard Reserve. Prior to his current position, Lt Col Enlow was the Director of Operations, 302 Fighter Squadron, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska.
EDUCATION
2006 Bachelor of Science in Political Science, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Col.
2006 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2011 Master’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Liberty University, Lynchburg, Vir.
2012 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2014 Weapons Instructor Course, Nellis AFB, Nev.
2020 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2022 Air War College, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
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August 2006 - March 2009, Student, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Sheppard AFB, Texas
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March 2009 - November 2009, Student, F-15C FTU, 95th Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
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November 2009 - April 2012, Assistant Chief of Weapons, 493rd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England
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April 2012 – January 2013, Chief of Scheduling, 493rd Fighter Squadron, RAF Lakenheath, England
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January 2013 - January 2014, Chief of Training, 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan
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January 2014 - June 2014, Student, USAF Fighter Weapons School, 433rd Fighter Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
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June 2014 - April 2015, Chief of Weapons and Tactics, 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan
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April 2015 - October 2015, Student, F-35A Transition Course, 58th Fighter Squadron, Eglin AFB, Fla.
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October 2015 - April 2017, Flight Commander and WIC Instructor, 6th Weapons Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
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April 2017 - April 2019, Assistant Director of Operations and WIC Instructor, 6th Weapons Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nev.
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April 2019 - August 2019, Student, F-22A Transition Course, 43rd Fighter Squadron, Tyndall AFB, Fla.
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August 2019 - January 2021, ACC A589 Alaska Liaison and F-22 Instructor Pilot, 302nd Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
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January 2021 - January 2023, Chief of Mobility, 302nd Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
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January 2023 - May 2024, Director of Operations, 302nd Fighter Squadron, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
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May 2024 - Present, Commander, 477th Operations Support Flight, Elmendorf AFB, Alaska
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: 2,400+
Aircraft flown: F-15C, F-16, F-22A, F-35A
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal with one device
Air and Space Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award
Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with two devices
Combat Readiness Medal with one device
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Short
Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Long with one device
Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air and Space Longevity Service Award with three devices
Air and Space Training Ribbon