Brigadier General Michael A. Cushman is currently assigned as the Air National Guard (ANG)
assistant to the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), Washington, D.C. He serves as liaison between the NRO and the ANG in developing and implementing dual-use technology programs in support of the warfighter and civil response agencies.
The general received his commission in March of 1969. In his current assignment he developed Guard requirements for national systems support during Operation ALLIED FORCE. He has also developed USSPACECOM and AFSPACECOM mission integration opportunities for the National Guard.
1966 Bachelor of arts degree in philosophy, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, N.C.
1973 Master's degree in public administration, George Washington University, Washington, D.C.
1981 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
1988 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
1991 National Security Management Course
2000 Capstone, Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C.
1. March 1969 - April 1973, communications maintenance officer, 231st Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Simms, Washington, D.C.
2. April 1973 - July 1974, maintenance control officer, 231st Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Simms, Washington, D.C.
3. July 1974 - July 1976, squadron maintenance officer, 231st Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Simms, Washington, D.C.
4. July 1976 - December 1978, squadron quality control officer, 231st Combat Communications Squadron, Camp Simms, Washington, D.C.
5. December 1978 - October 1980, base chief of communications operations, 159th Communications Flight, U.S. Naval Air Station, New Orleans, La.
6. October 1980 - December 1986, unit commander, 159th Communications Flight/159th Information Systems Flight, U.S. Naval Air Station, New Orleans, La.
7. December 1986 - September 1987, communications-computer systems staff officer, Headquarters, Louisiana ANG, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La.
8. September 1987 - March 1989, communications electronic staff officer, 236th Combat Communications Squadron, Hammond Municipal Airport, Hammond, La.
9. March 1989 - September 1992, unit commander, 236th Combat Communications Squadron, Hammond Municipal Airport, Hammond. La.
10. September 1992 - October 1996, chief communications-computer systems manager, Headquarters, Louisiana ANG, Jackson Barracks, New Orleans, La.
11. October 1996 - present, ANG assistant to the NRO, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C.
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award with six oak leaf clusters
Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Air Force Longevity Service Award with six oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with three hour glass devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Training Ribbon
Louisiana Distinguished Service Medal
Louisiana Cross of Merit
Louisiana Commendation Medal
Louisiana Longevity Medal with three fleur de lis
President, Cushman and Associates, Inc.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Meritorious Service Medal
Major General Charles L. Southward, USA, Leadership Award
Adjunct Professor of Management, University of New Orleans
Assistant Professor of Management, Loyola University
Director, Executive Education Center, Loyola University
Second Lieutenant Mar 28, 1969
First Lieutenant Dec 11, 1971
Captain Mar 29, 1974
Major Jan 09, 1982
Lieutenant Colonel Mar 5, 1989
Colonel Dec 5, 1992
Brigadier General Jun 30, 1999
(Current as of March 2000)
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