LtCol David W. Hughes

Civilian Education

• BS, Aviation Sciences Administration, Western Michigan University, 2000
• MS, Public Administration, Central Michigan University, 2012

Military Education

• The Basic School
• Air Traffic Control School
• MMT Leader Course
• Expeditionary Warfare School (DEP)
• Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course
• Army Command and General Staff College
• Master of Strategic Studies, Army War College 

Major Assignments

• 2000-2003, Air Traffic Control Watch Commander, MACS-2, Cherry Point
• 2003-2004, Team Leader, Air Traffic Control Mobile Team, 22nd MEU, CLNC
• 2007-2008, Detachment Commander, ATC Detachment A, MACS-4 Okinawa, JP
• 2008-2011, ATC Division Head, Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1
• 2012-2015, Operations and Executive Officer, MACS-1, Yuma, AZ
• 2015-2018, ATC Occupational Field Sponsor and Airspace Advocate, HQMC Aviation
• 2018-2020, Commanding Officer, Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Yuma, AZ Awards and 

Decorations

• Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal, Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon