Jack Skiles

Jack Skiles

Lieutenant Colonel
Air Force & Aerospace Studies
Office: 100 Institute RD
Lt Col Jack Skiles III is the Commander, Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Detachment 340 and Professor of Aerospace Studies at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. His responsibilities include leading a cadre of professionals that recruit, educate, and train cadets to become officers in the United States Air Force. Lt Col Skiles entered the Air Force in 1996 as a Fire Fighter at Laughlin AFB, TX. He received his commission through Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps upon graduating from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University with a degree in professional aeronautics. ... View Profile

Nicholas Evans

First Lieutenant
Recruiting Flight Commander
Air Force Aerospace Studies
First Lieutenant Nicholas K. Evans is the Recruiting Flight Commander, Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Detachment 340. Lieutenant Evans is responsible for recruiting, retention and mentorship of new students for Detachment 340 at the host institution of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, as well as the surrounding cross-town schools including Anna Maria College, Assumption College, Becker College, Brown University, Clark University, College of the Holy Cross, Nichols College, Quinsigamond Community College, and Worcester State College. ... View Profile

Cala Grier

Contingent Worker
Air Force & Aerospace
Office: 100 Institute Road
Phone: +1-508-831-5747
Technical Sergeant Cala M. Grier, originally from Richlands, North Carolina, entered the USAF after graduating from Basic Military Training in 2000 at Lackland AFB, TX. From Nov 2000 – May 2004, TSgt Grier was assigned to the 37th Training Support Squadron, at Lackland AFB TX, where she worked as the Commander Support Staff and Training Manager for Military Training Instructor/Military Training Leader Instructors and students. 　 In Jun 04, TSgt Grier was assigned to 324th Intelligence Squadron, Commander Support Staff at Kunia Station, HI. ... View Profile
Jonathan Tyler Walsh

Jonathan Tyler Walsh

NCOIC, Administration Management
Air Force Aerospace Studies
Office: 37 Institute Rd
Phone: +1-508-831-5747
Staff Sergeant Walsh is a native of Hibbing, Minnesota. He entered the USAF after graduating from Basic Military Training in 2012 at Lackland AFB, TX. From Nov 2012 – Mar 2013, SSgt Walsh was assigned to the 86th Communications Squadron, Knowledge Operations Management, followed by Commander Support Staff, Ramstein AB, DE from Mar 2013 – Feb 2014 where he was responsible for various administrative duties for over 500 unit members. In Mar 2014, SSgt Walsh was assigned to the 86th Maintenance Group, Commander Support Staff in support of 389 personnel to include 92 group staff members. ... View Profile
Michael Petrella

Michael Petrella

Major (USAF Retired)
Air Force Aerospace Studies
Major (Retired) Petrella is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies for the Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Detachment 340 at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA. His responsibilities include educating and training cadets to become officers in the United States Air Force. Major (Retired) Petrella entered the Air Force in 1991 as a Cryptologic Linguist. He received his commission in 2002 through the Air Force Officer Training School at Maxwell AFB. ... View Profile