Technical Sergeant Parker Dubois is a Public Affairs Craftsman assigned to the 354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
Sgt. Dubois grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. They enlisted in the Air Force in June 2015. Their background includes duties within the Public Affairs career field, such as photojournalist, NCOIC of media relations and the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team public affairs specialist. Sgt. Dubois has deployed in support of OPERATION FREEDOM'S SENTINEL and the Resolute Support Mission. Sgt. Dubois and their wife Olivia enjoy eating food and spending time with their three pets, Teo, Juniper and Grayson.
As a Public Affairs Craftsman, while in a joint environment, their work was featured by higher Air Force and Army entities, showcasing the connection between both services. Now stationed at Eielson Air Force Base, Sgt. Dubois is in charge of command information for the installation. They're charged with strategically communicating the mission of the 354th Fighter Wing and its defense of the Arctic.
EDUCATION
2014 - Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Behavior, University of New England, Biddeford, ME.
2015 - Basic Photojournalism Course, Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD.
2018 – Digital Multimedia Course, Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD.
2019 – Airman Leadership School, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.
2021 - Intermediate Public Affairs Specialist Course, Defense Information School, Ft. Meade, MD.
2023 - Enlisted Professional Military Education Instructor Course, Maxwell Air Force Base, Md.
2024 - Military Sherpa Coaching Certification, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
January 2015 – October 2020, Photojournalist, 633rd Air Base Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA.
October 2020 - December 2021, NCOIC of Media Operations, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, AK.
January 2022 - July 2022, NCOIC, First Term Airmen Center, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, AK.
August 2022 - present, NCOIC of Command Information, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, AK.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Air and Space Achievement Medal with “C” device and two oak leaf clusters
Army Achievement Medal
Air and Space Recognition Ribbon
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one service star
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2017 Air Force New Writer of the Year
2017 Air Combat Command New Writer of the Year
2017 Air Combat Command 1st Place Commentary
2017 Air Combat Command Military Graphic Designer of the Year
2019 Airman Leadership School John L. Levitow Award
2022 354th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies Junior Enlisted Sijan Nominee
2024 354th Force Support Squadron NCO of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman First Class: 9 June 2015
Senior Airman: 9 October 2017
Staff Sergeant: 1 June 2019
Technical Sergeant: 1 January 2024