Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Visger
Lieutenant Colonel Eric J. Visger is the Commander, Air Force ROTC Detachment 925 and Department Head, Aerospace Studies, University of Wisconsin in Madison, Wisconsin. He is responsible for recruiting, educating, inspiring, and providing the United States Air Force with its next generation of high caliber leaders.
Lt Col Visger entered the Air Force in 2005 as a graduate of Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 380 at Michigan State University. Since then, he has held a variety of positions ranging across operations analysis, space operations, research and development, intelligence, staff, and education and training.
Education
2005 Bachelors of Science in Computational Mathematics, Michigan State University
2005 Air and Space Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, AL
2007 Space 100, Vandenberg AFB, CA
2008 Ballistic Missile Early Warning Initial Qualification Course, Vandenberg AFB, CA
2008 Masters of Business Administration and Public Management, Touro University International
2009 Principles of Space Control, Vandenberg AFB, CA
2011 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2013 Masters of Science in International Relations, Troy University
2014 Space 200, National Security Space Institute, Colorado Springs, CO
2019 Masters of Military Art and Science, Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
2020 Masters of Science in Industrial Engineering, New Mexico State University
2020 Air War College (Distance Learning), Air University, Maxwell AFB, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
2005-2008
Analyst, Space Systems; Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, Kirtland AFB, NM
Analyst, Space Systems; Air Force Operational Test & Evaluation Center, Kirtland AFB, NM
2008-2009
Section Chief, Operations Training, 12th Space Warning Squadron, Thule AB, Greenland
Section Chief, Operations Training, 12th Space Warning Squadron, Thule AB, Greenland
2009-2011
Flight Commander, Training & Operations, 76th Space Control Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO
Flight Commander, Training & Operations, 76th Space Control Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO
2011-2013
Branch Chief, Counterspace Evaluations, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, CO
Branch Chief, Counterspace Evaluations, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, CO
2013-2014
Program Manager, BATMAN, Battlespace Acoustics Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Program Manager, BATMAN, Battlespace Acoustics Branch, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2014-2015
Executive Officer, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Executive Officer, Human Effectiveness Directorate, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
2015-2017
Director of Operations, Engineering Analysis Squadron, Wright-Patterson, AFB, OH
Director of Operations, Engineering Analysis Squadron, Wright-Patterson, AFB, OH
2017-2018
Executive Support Officer, Secretary of Defense Communications, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
Executive Support Officer, Secretary of Defense Communications, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
2018-2019
Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
Student, Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, AL
2019-2021
Director, Air Command and Staff College Prep Course, International Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
Director, Air Command and Staff College Prep Course, International Officer School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2021-Present
Commander, Detachment 925 and Department Head, Aerospace Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Commander, Detachment 925 and Department Head, Aerospace Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal, with oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal, with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal, with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal, with oak leaf cluster
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant
17 May 2005
17 May 2005
First Lieutenant
1 June 2007
1 June 2007
Captain
1 June 2009
1 June 2009
Major
1 August 2015
1 August 2015
Lieutenant Colonel
1 January 2020
1 January 2020