MSgt Albert M. DeSarro Jr.
Master Sergeant Albert M. DeSarro Jr., is the Aero-Space Science Instructor (ASI), Air Force JROTC, Unit OH-942, Buchtel Community Learning Center, Akron, Ohio. The program's primary mission is to develop citizens of character dedicated to serving their nation and the local community. Secondly, to train high school cadets in citizenship, promote community service, instill responsibility, character and self-discipline, and provide instruction in air and space fundamentals.
MSgt DeSarro was born on 12 Nov 1971 in East Liverpool, Ohio. He graduated from Beaver Local High School in Lisbon, Ohio in 1990 and entered the active duty United States Air Force on 14 Sept 1990. His background includes duties in the career fields of Logistics Readiness, Transportation, Military Drill and Ceremonies, Training and Education, and he has been recognized as a Master Military Training Instructor, placing him in the top 10% of all USAF Training Instructors. His stateside assignments while in the Air Force include bases in Arkansas, North Carolina, Delaware, Colorado, and Texas.
MSgt DeSarro also served overseas in the Republic of South Korea, the U.S. Territory of Guam, and Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. He has also deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield, Al Kharj Air Base, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Before assuming his current position, MSgt DeSarro was the Section 1 Supervisor, 321st Training Squadron, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.
Education
1996 USAF Airman Leadership School, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
2002 USAF Military Training Instructor Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2003 USAF Trainer Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2007 USAF Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado
2009 USAF Military Training Instructor Supervisors Course, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
2009 Associate in Applied Science, Vehicle Maintenance, Community College of the Air Force
2009 Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force
2012 Air Force Junior ROTC Instructor Certification Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama
2021, Senior, Kent State University at Trumbull. Bachelors of Technical and Applied Studies
ASSIGNMENTS
September 1990 – October 1990, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
October 1990 – March 1991, Student, Vehicle Maintenance Course, Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois
March 1991 – March 1992, Apprentice, Fire Truck Maintenance, Eaker Air Force Base, AR
March 1992 – March 1995, Supervisor, Fire Truck Maintenance, Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina
March 1995 – March 1996, Supervisor, Fire Truck Maintenance, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of South Korea
March 1996 – September 1998, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Fire Truck Maintenance, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware
September 1998 – September 2000, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Fire Truck Maintenance, Anderson Air Force Base, Guam
September 2000 – September 2001, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Fire Truck Maintenance, Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas
September 2001 – September 2003, Military Training Instructor, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
September 2003 – September 2004, Master Military Training Instructor, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
September 2004 – August 2006, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Military Drill and Ceremonies, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
August 2006 – August 2009, Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, Military Drill and Ceremonies Standardization and Evaluation Section, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado
August 2009 – Aug 2011, Section Supervisor, Basic Military Training, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with six oak leaf clusters
National Defense Service Medal with one service star
Southwest Asia Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korean Defense Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman – March 1991
Airman First Class – January 1992
Senior Airman – March 1993
Staff Sergeant – June 1996
Technical Sergeant – June 2005
Master Sergeant – August 2009