Captain Tyler Reed is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies and the Recruiting Officer, Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Detachment 535, Syracuse, New York. In this capacity, Capt Reed is responsible for recruiting, educating, and overseeing the preparation of Air Force and Space Force officer candidates through a comprehensive commissioning program through the university. Through direct contact, Capt Reed promotes both Air Force and Space Force career opportunities through the AFROTC program to university and high school students, faculty, parents, and administrators. Additionally, he instructs the junior- level aerospace studies course.
Captain Reed graduated in 2016 from State University of New York at Oneonta in Oneonta, New York and commissioned through Officer Training School in 2018. He completed acquisition officer training and held multiple positions in the acquisitions career field as a program manager and executive officer. Prior to his current position, the Captain was Lead Program Manager, ICBM Development, Operations and Sustainment in the ICBM Systems Directorate, Hill AFB, Utah
EDUCATION
- 2016 Bachelor of Science, Economics, SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, NY
- 2020 Master’s, Organizational Leadership, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY
- 2023 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
ASSIGNMENTS
- August 2018 – August 2019, Project Officer, Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program, Hanscom Air Force Base, MA
- August 2019 – August 2020, Project Manager, Special Mode 9, Hanscom AFB, MA
- August 2020 – August 2021, Executive Officer, Hanscom AFB, MA
- August 2021 – December 2022, Lead Program Manager, Legacy Threats, Hill AFB, UT
- December 2022 – April 2024, Deputy Program Manager, Strategic Automated Command and Control System, Hill AFB, UT
- April 2024 – September 2024, Lead Program Manager, Integration Support Contract 2.0, Hill AFB UT
- September 2024 – June 2025, Lead Program Manager ICBM Development, Operations & Sustainment, Hill AFB, UT
- June 2025 – Present, Recruiting Flight Commander, AFROTC Detachment 535, Syracuse University, N.Y
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Air Force Achievement Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023 Apollo 13 Award Winner, Squadron Officer School
- 2023 Company Grade Officer of the Year, Minuteman III Systems Directorate
- 2023 Outstanding Air Force Services Program Manager SCAT I/II, Air Force Material Command
- 2023 General John J. Welch Jr., Excellence in Acquisition leadership Award
- 2024 AFA Brent Scowcroft ICBM Acquisition & Sustainment Award
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant – August 17th, 2018
First Lieutenant – August 17th, 2020
Captain August -17th, 2022
(Current as of August 2025)