Robert M. “Bob” Johnston

  • Colonel, U.S. Air Force Retired.
  • Recognized authority and accomplished national security analyst, strategic planner, and air and space power expert.
  • Principal author and editor of key studies of combat air operations and lessons learned in its use worldwide.
  • Former senior strategic and policy analyst as well as proposal manager for Science Applications International Corporation.
  • Senior strategist and lead consultant to Air Force Chief of Staff’s Strategic Studies Group (Checkmate).
  • Former consultant to director of Air Force Studies & Analyses, Assessments, and Lessons Learned.
  • Former director of Airpower Research Institute and air doctrine analyst at Air University.
  • Former chief of staff for Headquarters Seventh Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
  • Former commander as colonel of 27th Tactical Air Support Squadron involving operational flying and worldwide-deployment of OV10 forward air controllers and air liaison officers.
  • Former Pentagon Air Staff director addressing regional policy and plans development for Joint Chiefs of Staff deliberations.