Major William J. Clayton
20th Force Support Commander
EDUCATION
2002 - Bachelor of Arts in Workforce Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Ill
2003 - Air and Space Basic School, Maxwell AFB, Ala
2003 - Distinguished Graduate, Basic Manpower Officer Course, Keesler AFB, Miss
2004 - Masters of Science in Management, Troy State University, Ala
2008 - Squadron Officer School (in residence), Maxwell AFB, Ala
2012 - Air Command and Staff College (correspondence), Maxwell AFB, Ala
2014 - Distinguished Graduate, Masters Degree in National Security and Strategic Studies, Naval Command and Staff College, Newport, R.I.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 2002 - December 2002, Student,
(Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, Ala)
2. January 2003 - July 2006, Air Force Manpower Resources Manager,
(Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla)
3. July 2006 - May 2007, Squadron Section Commander,
(16th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla)
4. May 2007 - July 2009, Air Force Manpower Exercise Control,
(Headquarters Air Force, Washington D.C.)
5. July 2009 - July 2010, Executive Officer to Manpower Directorate,
(Headquarters Air Force, Washington D.C.)
6. July 2010 - July 2011, A1 Action Group Action Officer, Air Force Manpower, Personnel and Services,
(Headquarters Air Force, Washington D.C.)
7. July 2011 - July 2013, Operations Officer, 45th Force Support Squadron,
(Patrick AFB, Fla)
8. July 2013 - June 2014, Student, Naval Command and Staff College,
(Newport Naval Station, R.I.)
9. June 2014 - August 2015, Chief, Personnel Officer Assignments, Air Force Personnel Center,
(JBSA-Randolph, Texas)
10. August 2015 – present, Commander, 20th Force Support Squadron,
(Shaw AFB, SC)
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Iraq Campaign Medal
| EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION | |
| Second Lieutenant | 2002 |
| First Lieutenant | 2004 |
| Captain | 2006 |
| Major | 2012 |
(Current as of February 2016)
