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COLONEL PAUL W. "PK" KIRBY
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Col. Paul W. Kirby is Deputy Director, Headquarters U.S. Air Force Reserve Recruiting Service, Robins Air Force Base, Ga. As Deputy Director, Colonel Kirby is the key senior advisor on all matters relating to manpower, military and civilian personnel and plans, and oversees execution of a $25 million budget. He has full responsibility for four squadrons and 45 main operating locations, with 453 personnel assigned worldwide.
Colonel Kirby, a native of Zachary, La., enlisted in the Air Force after high school. He graduated magna cum laude from Saint Leo College in Florida and was commissioned a second lieutenant by direct appointment in 1986. His assignments include tours with Numbered Air Forces and Air Staff.
EDUCATION
1986 Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Resource Administration, Saint Leo College
1995 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
1999 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB
2003 Air War College, Maxwell AFB
ASSIGNMENTS
1. March 1987 - January 1991, Chief, Consolidated Base Personnel Office, 916th Air Refueling Group, Seymour Johnson AFB, N.C.
2. January 1991 - May 1994, Director of Personnel, 302nd Mission Support Squadron, Peterson AFB, Colo.
3. May 1994 - June 1996, Commander, 302nd MSS, Peterson AFB
4. June 1996 - July 1998, Chief, Personnel Plans, Directorate of Personnel, HQ AFRC, Robins AFB, Ga.
5. July 1998 - May 2001, Director of Personnel, 10th Air Force, Naval Air Station - Joint Reserve Base, Fort Worth, Texas
6. May 2001 - January 2004, Chief, Personnel Programs and Training, Directorate of Personnel, Pentagon, Va.
7. January 2004 - June 2008, Chief, Training and Professional Development, Directorate of Personnel, Robins AFB
8. June 2008 - May 2010, Deputy Director, HQ AFRC Recruiting Service, Robins AFB
9. May 2010 - present, Vice Commander, HQ AFRC Recruiting Service, Robins AFB
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with five oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal with two devices
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service Award with silver and bronze oak leaf clusters
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with three devices
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant Aug. 15, 1986
First Lieutenant Sept. 15, 1988
Captain Aug. 8, 1992
Major March 8, 1996
Lieutenant Colonel Sept. 29, 2000
Colonel Feb. 6, 2004
(Current as of May 2013)
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