Christopher Whalen

Education

• B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of Rhode Island
• A.A. Modern Standard Arabic, Defense Language Institute

Awards and Honors

Academic Awards

Commandant Award, Defense Language Institute

Civil Service Awards

Meritorious Civilian Service Award, United States Air Force

Information Operations Civilian of the Year (2020), 55th Wing

Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Professional of the Year (2019, 2020), 55th Wing

Operations Professional of the Year (2020), 55th Operations Group

Civilian of the Year (2018, 2020), 55th Operations Group

Military Awards

Air Medal (2)

Aerial Achievement Medal (6)

Air Force Commendation Medal

Air Force Achievement Medal (2)

Combat Action Medal

Meritorious Unit Award (3)

Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award (2)

Combat Readiness Medal

Air Force Good Conduct Medal

Air and Space Recognition Ribbon

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Air and Space Campaign Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal

Air and Space Overseas Ribbon - Short Tour

Air and Space Overseas Ribbon -  Long Tour

Air and Space Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air and Space Longevity Service Award

USAF NCO PME Graduate Ribbon

Basic Military Training Honor Graduate Ribbon

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Star)

Air and Space Training Ribbon

United Nations Medal

Non Article 5 NATO Medal - International Security Assistance Force

Other