Service: Career Opportunities in the Military

Thursday, May 18 at 14:00

Service: Career Opportunities in the Military will showcase the wide range of opportunities available in the armed forces. With numerous career fields ranging from flying to cyberspace, this panel will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges and rewards of serving in the military. Attendees will learn about the diverse roles available and how each one contributes to the overall mission. The panelists will also discuss the many benefits of military service, such as the chance to work with talented and dedicated individuals, receive top-notch training,and gain leadership experience that can benefit a career both in and out of the military.

Patterson Aldueza

Major Patterson G. Aldueza is currently serving as the Assistant Director of Operations for the 149th Intelligence Squadron (IS) located in Mather, California. The mission of the 149th IS includes Cyber Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance capabilities in support of Air Force missions. Major Aldueza received his commission through the United Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps in 2010 at the University of West Florida. His operational assignments include tours in Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations for the 42nd Attack Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada where he provided intelligence for MQ-9 combat support, targeting, weaponeering, execution and mission assessment. Additionally, he served as the Training Flight Commander, Missions Operations Commander and oversaw the Command Language Program for the 303rd IS at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Moreover, Major Aldueza was the Operations and Support Flight Commander of 369th Recruiting Squadron located in Encino, California. Lastly, he has deployment tours in Afghanistan and Southwest Asia. Prior to his current position, the Major served as the Joint Intelligence Advisor for the United States Military Training Mission in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

MOSES “CRASH” CONDON

1st Lt Moses L. Condon serves as Officer in Charge of Communications Focal Point, 99th Communications Squadron, 99th Mission Support Group, 99th Air Base Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. 1st Lt Condon is responsible for leading and mentoring 32 enlisted members and civilians and oversees the busiest section in the largest ACC base. As a Cyberspace Operations Officer, Lt Condon provides warfighting communications to the United States Warfare Center, Nevada Test and Training Range, Shadow Operations Center at Nellis, 5 wings and 52 tenant units. Supports all Red flag, green flag, and Neptune joint combat training exercises. Lt Condon was born in Taiwan, migrated to Orange County, California at the age of 5. He spent most of his childhood in Southern California, and moved to Fargo, North Dakota with his family in high school. He commissioned out of North Dakota State University as a Second Lieutenant, worked at Microsoft while waiting to go on active-duty Air Force. He moved to Biloxi, Mississippi where Lt Condon went to Undergraduate Cyber Warfare Training at Keesler Air Force Base.

PETE “TMZ” NGUYEN

Born and raised in Denver, CO to a family of Vietnamese refugees. Accepted an appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy’s Class of 2013, graduating with a Bachelor’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering and selected for a Navy Pilot position post-graduation. Reported to NAS Pensacola for Aviation Preflight Indoctrination, then to NAS Corpus Christi for primary and advanced flight training in the T-34C and TC-12B respectively. Designated a Naval Aviator in December of 2014, and has flight experience in various aircraft including the P-3C, P-8A, T-44C, and C40A.

CALVIN “LIMO” SAN NICHOLAS

Captain Calvin E. San Nicolas serves as Flight Commander, 15th Attack Squadron, 432d Operations Group, 432d Wing/432d Air Expeditionary Wings, Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Captain San Nicolas is responsible for leading and mentoring 53 officers and enlisted members and is responsible to the Squadron Commander for their personal and professional development. As an Instructor Pilot, Capt San Nicolas trains and instructs new and upgrading Remote Pilot Aircraft crews to effectively employ advanced combat tactics against national level targets. As a dual-qualified pilot on the MQ-9A and MQ-9X, Capt San Nicolas has more than 1,600 combat hours and is responsible for providing U.S. Senior Leadership with worldwide persistent attack and recce in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. He graduated “Magna Cum Laude” from the American Intercontinental University in 2012. He then earned his commission in 2017 as a Distinguished Graduate from Officer Training School. Capt San Nicolas received his RPA Pilot wings at Randolph AFB, TX in March of 2018. He completed Initial Qualification Training as a Distinguished Graduate in the MQ-9A at Holloman AFB, NM in 2018. Captain San Nicolas is currently enrolled in Flight Evaluator upgrade to become the Chief of Standards and Evaluations for the 15th Attack Squadron. Q