SJR17 Summary

• Commends Colonel David B. Etheredge for his dedicated service to the United States Air Force and recognition of his military career achievements.

• Colonel Etheredge serves as Commander of the 117th Maintenance Group at Sumpter Smith Air National Guard Base in Birmingham, Alabama, overseeing over 300 personnel and nine KC-135R aircraft for worldwide aerial refueling and airlift missions.

• Promoted through the ranks from Second Lieutenant (June 9, 1994) to Colonel (January 1, 2019), with over 5,100 accumulated flying hours and decorations including a Meritorious Service Medal, Air Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, and Aerial Achievement Medal.

• Veteran of eight major military operations (Joint Forge, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Inherent Resolve, Freedom's Sentinel, and Noble Eagle) with over 220 combat and combat support sorties.

• Holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Auburn University (1989) and a Master of Business Administration from University of Alabama at Birmingham (1997), plus advanced Air Force military education credentials.