Major Nathan Luchini
Major Nathan Luchini serves as Operations Officer and Lecturer of Aerospace Studies, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 009, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. He also serves as a faculty member at Yale University as Lecturer of Aerospace Studies. Maj Luchini received his commission through the Officer Training School at the Maxwell Air Force Base and he holds a Master of Business Administration from the Baker University. Before his arrival to Detachment 009, he was the Director of Student Affairs and a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Instructor Pilot at the 12 Training Squadron at Randolph AFB in San Antonio Texas.
Major David Meek
Major David Meek is currently the Recruiting Flight Commander and Education Officer, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 009, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Prior to his assignment at Yale, Major Meek served as an United States Air Force Europe-Africa intelligence liaison officer to the United States Army Europe-Africa command in Wiesbaden, Germany. Major Meek commissioned in 2010 via Reserve Officer Training Corps after graduating from the University of Georgia with a degree in International Affairs. He holds a Master of Studies degree in International Relations from the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom.
Technical Sergeant Jake E. Craig
Technical Sergeant Jake E. Craig is the Noncommissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Personnel and Reserved Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Training Instructor at the AFROTC Detachment 009, Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. As the NCOIC of Personnel, and ROTC Training Instructor, he serves as the detachment’s Key Enlisted Leader and primary enlisted advisor to the detachment commander on cadet academics, professional development programs, military training, and discipline. He assists in educating cadets on AFROTC curriculum, as well as, supporting cadet life cycle management and completes actions for contracting, commissioning, Extended Active Duty, AFROTC Field Training and other events/programs. He is responsible for developing quality leaders for the Air Force and the nation.
Technical Sergeant Craig began his career in the United States Air Force Security Forces career field, serving in a variety of law enforcement, force protection, and security operations assignments. Throughout his career, he has specialized as a Military Working Dog (MWD) Handler, Trainer, and Kennel Master, supporting installation security, explosive detection, narcotics detection, and high-risk law enforcement operations. Sergeant Craig deployed alongside his K-9 partner in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Operation Prosperity Guardian, and Operation Poseidon Archer. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Education in Marriage and Family Therapy, with research examining resilience, leadership, and mental health within the military.
Technical Sergeant Danielle Ross
Technical Sergeant Danielle Ross is the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of Administration for Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 009 at Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. She manages all administrative actions and procedures in support of assigned cadre and cadets at Detachment 009, to include tuition, subsistence, fees, government purchases, and textbook funds. Technical Sergeant Ross executes programs covering the entire life cycle of cadets from military enlistments, medical evaluations, physical training, categorization, and commissioning. She is responsible for developing quality leaders for the Air Force and the nation.
Technical Sergeant Ross began her career as an Administrative Apprentice at the 93d Intelligence Squadron with duty at the 543d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland, Texas, providing administrative support to over 800 personnel. She then served a one-year unaccompanied remote tour in Clear, Alaska as the Commander’s Executive Assistant for the dual-hatted Clear Space Force Base and 13th Space Warning Squadron Commander. Before coming to the Detachment, she was the NCOIC at the 365th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group and the 547th Intelligence Squadron, where she deployed to Saudi Arabia in support of Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and SPARTAN SHIELD.
Ms. Tricia Neely
Ms. Tricia Neely serves as Administrative Coordinator, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 009 at Yale University. She serves as the liaison between the active-duty Air Force Cadre and Yale University, as well as the seven Crosstown Universities affiliated with Det 009. She also manages university funds, office management, and military events on the Yale campus. Ms. Neely has been with the detachment since its return to Yale’s campus in February 2012.