Kirk B. Stabler

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Kirk B. Stabler
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AllegianceFlag of the United States.svg United States
Service / branchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg United States Air Force
Years of service1992–2019
Rank US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel
Commands Air Force Office of Special Investigations
Awards

Kirk B. Stabler is a retired United States Air Force Colonel (Special Agent) who served as the 18th Commander of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI), Quantico, Virginia. As the AFOSI Commander, Stabler oversaw AFOSI's worldwide network of over 2,000 military and civilian special agents and over 500 unsworn members stationed at major Air Force installations and a variety of worldwide special operating locations. [1]

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Early life and education

Stabler is a distinguished graduate of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Iowa. He holds a Master of Forensic Science from George Washington University, a Master of Strategic Studies from the Air War College, and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science from the Air Command and Staff College. Stabler is also a graduate of Squadron Officer School and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. [1]

Military career

Stabler (left) presents the Bronze Star Medal of Fallen Special Agent Lee Hitchcock to his brother, Mr. Craig Hitchcock (right), during the Headquarters AFOSI inaugural Celebration of Life Remembrance Ceremony on May 22, 2017, at Quantico, VA. 170608-F-IN811-001.jpg
Stabler (left) presents the Bronze Star Medal of Fallen Special Agent Lee Hitchcock to his brother, Mr. Craig Hitchcock (right), during the Headquarters AFOSI inaugural Celebration of Life Remembrance Ceremony on May 22, 2017, at Quantico, VA.

Stabler entered the United States Air Force in May 1991. He has served in a variety of AFOSI positions as an investigator, operations officer, and a forensic sciences consultant and has conducted and supervised felony-level criminal, fraud and counterintelligence investigations and operations. He has commanded at the detachment, squadron and wing levels and served in a joint assignment capacity. His assignments have included five overseas postings. Prior to this assignment, Stabler served as the Vice Commander and Director, Strategic Programs and Requirements, Headquarters AFOSI, Quantico, Virginia. [1]

AFOSI appointment

Stabler became the 18th Commander in the storied 69-year history of AFOSI on May 18, 2017. He succeeded Brigadier General (Special Agent) Keith M. Givens who welcomed the new Commander by passing him AFOSI Badge and Credential 1, May 16, 2017, in front of a standing room only audience of AFOSI headquarters members, in the Russell-Knox Building Collaboration Center, Quantico, VA. General Givens retired to the civilian sector. [3]

Assignments

Joint Assignments

Effective dates of promotion

InsigniaRankDate
US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel April 1, 2013
US Air Force O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant colonel July 1, 2007
US Air Force O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major July 1, 2002
US Air Force O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain October 6, 1995
US Air Force O2 shoulderboard rotated.svg First lieutenant October 6, 1993
US Air Force O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second lieutenant May 11, 1991

Major awards and decorations

Stabler is the recipient of the following: [1]

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Legion of Merit ribbon.svg
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Defense Meritorious Service ribbon.svg
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Meritorious Service ribbon.svg
Air Force Commendation ribbon.svg
U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal ribbon.svg
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National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal ribbon.svg Global War on Terrorism Service ribbon.svg Korea Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg
United States Air Force Master Force Protection Badge.png USA - AF OSI Badge.png
1st Row Legion of Merit
2nd Row Defense Meritorious Service Medal with 1 oak leaf cluster Meritorious Service Medal with 5 oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal
3rd Row Air Force Achievement Medal National Defense Service Medal with bronze service star Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
4th Row Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Korea Defense Service Medal
Air Force Force Protection Badge Air Force Office of Special Investigations Badge

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Col Kirk B. Stabler Air Force Biography". U.S. Air Force. May 2017. Archived from the original on 1 January 2019. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "Bronze star presented to family of first OSI fallen hero". U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. 22 May 2017. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .
  3. "Stabler to take reins of AFOSI". U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations. May 2017. Retrieved 28 Dec 2018.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .

Notes

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the Air Force Office of Special Investigations
May 2017 – May 2019
Succeeded by