Captain Christal Miles
Captain Christal R. Miles is an Assistant Professor of Military Aerospace Studies and the Education Officer for the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC), Detachment 020, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz. In this capacity, she is responsible for the development and military training of 150 officer candiates. As an Assistant Professor of Military Aerospace Studies, she provides instruction in foundational leadership concepts, effective communication, teamwork, and the profession of arms.
Capt Miles enlisted in the Air Force in February 2006 as a Ground Radio Communication Apprentice. During her enlisted career, Capt Miles held various duty titles such as Satellite Communications Supervisor, Deployed A6, and multiple positions as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge. Her assignments include bases throughout the United States, South Korea and Germany. She has deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and INHERENT RESOLVE. Capt Miles commissioned through Officer Training School in March 2019. Prior to her current position, she was the Communications Flight Commander, Persistent Attack and Reconnaissance Operations Center (PAROC), 25th Attack Wing Detachment 1, Creech Air Force Base, Nev.
EDUCATION
2006 Ground Radio Communication Apprentice Training, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2008 Associate of Applied Science in Electronic Systems Technology, Community College of the Air Force
2010 Airman Leadership School, Barksdale AFB, La.
2017 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas.
2018 Bachelor of Science in Social Science, University of Maryland Global Campus
2019 Undergraduate Cyberspace Training, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2025 Master of Arts in Global Media Studies, University of Arizona
2025 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. April 2006-October 2006, Student, 338th Training Squadron, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2. October 2006-May 2010, Radio Maintenance Technician, 2d Communications Squadron, Barksdale AFB, La. (May 2009-September 2009, Force Protection Escort, Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan)
3. May 2010-May 2011, Installation Personal Wireless Communications Systems Manager, 8th Communications Squadron, Kunsan Air Base (AB), South Korea
4. May 2011-July 2012, Satellite Communications Supervisor, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany
5. July 2012-July 2013, Commander’s Support Staff Personnel Liaison, 1st Combat Communications Squadron, Ramstein AB, Germany
6. July 2013-October 2016, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Airborne Communications, 48th Rescue Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz. (January 2016-June 2016, A6, 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, Diyarbakir AB, Turkey)
7. October 2016-May 2018, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Wing Protocol, 355th Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
8. May 2018-Jan 2019, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Commander’s Support Staff, 355th Communications Squadron, Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
9. January 2019-March 2019, Trainee, Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
10. March 2019-December 2019, Student, Undergraduate Cyber Training School, Keesler AFB, Miss.
11. December 2019-June 2023, Cyber Operations Project Engineer, 85th Engineering Installation Squadron, Keesler AFB, Miss.
12. June 2023-June 2024, Officer in Charge of Cyber Operations, 15th Air Force Detachment 1 (PAROC), Creech AFB, Nev.
13. June 2024-June 2026, Communications Flight Commander, 25th Attack Wing Detachment 1 (PAROC), Creech AFB, Nev.
14. June 2026-present, Assistant Professor of Military Aerospace Studies, AFROTC Detachment 020, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal with two service stars
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2006 Honor Graduate, Basic Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
2010 John Levitow Award Recipient, Airman Leadership School, Barksdale AFB, La.
2019 Distinguished Graduate, Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2025 Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.