Forrest Underwood

Forrest Underwood

Denver, Colorado, United States
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About

I am building the defense industrial base of the future for a safe and prosperous world…

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Experience

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    The Veteran Fund

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    Denver, Colorado, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    Denver Metropolitan Area

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    Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

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    Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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    Washington DC-Baltimore Area

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    San Diego, California, United States

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    17 SOS - Kadena AB - Okinawa, Japan

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    Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

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    37 AS - Ramstein AB, Germany

Education

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    United States Air Force Academy

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    Activities and Societies: Class of 2009 Vice-President

    Commandant's and Athletic's Honor Lists

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    Activities and Societies: Student Government, Water Polo

    Falcon Foundation Scholarship Winner

Volunteer Experience

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    Member Board of Trustees

    Falcon Foundation

    - Present 1 year 2 months

    Education

    The Falcon Foundation provides a limited number of highly-motivated young people the opportunity to sharpen their skills for admission to USAFA by providing scholarships at a College or Preparatory School especially selected for this purpose.

    The Falcon Foundation recognized that many deserving young people, with outstanding potential for an Academy education and a desire for an Air Force career, needed additional academic preparation prior to cadet appointment. The competition for an…

    The Falcon Foundation provides a limited number of highly-motivated young people the opportunity to sharpen their skills for admission to USAFA by providing scholarships at a College or Preparatory School especially selected for this purpose.

    The Falcon Foundation recognized that many deserving young people, with outstanding potential for an Academy education and a desire for an Air Force career, needed additional academic preparation prior to cadet appointment. The competition for an Academy appointment is intense and those who have not had the best educational opportunities may need to prepare more thoroughly to compete for admission.

    The Falcon Foundation endeavors to meet this need within its means through its sustaining program of annual scholarship grants.

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    Executive Committee Member

    Association of Graduates - U.S. Air Force Academy

    - Present 15 years 5 months

    Social Services

    I currently serve as a member of the Executive Committee for the Class Advisory Senate.
    Since 2009, I have been the Class of 2009's Alumni Representative and directed all communication and planning for the 10-year reunion where I prepared and executed three days of lodging, catering, and events for 600 attendees visiting from three continents.

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    Air Force Academy Alumni Careers and Networking Group Community Manager

    Facebook

    - Present 5 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Co-founded the United States Air Force Academy’s Careers and Networking Facebook group
    At 10,000 members and growing, we are the Academy’s most comprehensive and successful alumni network enabling employment and opportunities

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/USAFAcareersANDnetworking/?ref=share

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    Business Mentor

    Hacking for Defense® (H4D)

    - Present 3 years 4 months

    Science and Technology

    Hacking for Defense is a university course sponsored by the United States Department of Defense that teaches students to work with the Defense and Intelligence Communities to rapidly address the nation's emerging threats and security challenges.

    I mentor students and founders build great dual-use technology products, go-to-market, and grow amazing companies for the future of national security.

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    Mentor

    Special Operators Transition Foundation

    - Present 4 years 3 months

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    I participated in this program and remain an active member of the alumni community as a mentor.

    Special Operators Transition Foundation (SOTF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping Special Operations Forces (SOF) veterans transition from the military into their next successful career.

Organizations

  • Air Commando Association

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    The Air Commando Association's mission is to serve Air Commandos and families past, present, and future by educating all on the Air Commando and Joint SOF mission and people by publishing the Air Commando Journal; advocating to fill the unmet needs of Air Commandos and families through the Air Commando Foundation; and honoring our Air Commando heritage with membership opportunities. Membership includes active duty, reserve, retired, and separated military personnel, both officer and enlisted…

    The Air Commando Association's mission is to serve Air Commandos and families past, present, and future by educating all on the Air Commando and Joint SOF mission and people by publishing the Air Commando Journal; advocating to fill the unmet needs of Air Commandos and families through the Air Commando Foundation; and honoring our Air Commando heritage with membership opportunities. Membership includes active duty, reserve, retired, and separated military personnel, both officer and enlisted, as well as civilian and industrial supporters who are and/or were assigned to, attached to, or served with or supported, any Air Commando/Special Operations Unit. To ensure the success of our mission the Air Commando Association welcomes corporate partnerships. Partnering with the Air Commando Association enhances your relationship with America's quiet professional. Your company directly impacts the Special Operations community with financial assistance for programs and services for today's Air Commandos. From annual conventions to educational symposiums, awards programs and public awareness, your corporate partnership expands our capabilities.The Air Commando Association is a 501(c)(19) nonprofit veterans organization whose core mission is preserving our great heritage of Air Commandos' achievements past, present, and future and to honor the tremendous contributions made to protect the values held dear by all Americans. https://www.aircommando.org/

  • Air Force Association

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    The Air Force Association is the voice for aerospace power and the Air Force family. We connect service members, and the total Air Force family, through professional development, unique programs, and support initiatives before, during, and beyond their time in uniform. https://www.afa.org/home

  • United States Air Force Academy Association of Graduates

    Class of 2009 Alumni Representative / Alumni Magazine Scribe

    - Present

    The Association of Graduates (AOG) aspires to be the primary organization of United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduates and friends dedicated to supporting the Academy mission of building leaders of character for the Air Force and the nation, and aspires to provide service and support for graduates and cadets. https://www.usafa.org/

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