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  • Colonel David A. Bond
    U.S. Air Force (Ret)
    Bio
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    • Colonel Bond graduated from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Management. He did graduate work at the University of Southern California and University of Georgia. He completed Squadron Officer’s School, Air Command and Staff College, Industrial College of the Armed Forces, and the Air War College.


    • In April, 1967, Colonel Bond was assigned to Takhli, Royal Air Force Base, Thailand, as Operations Officer of the 355th Security Police Squadron. While there he provided security support for Air America (CIA) Operations in Loas and Cambodia.


    • In September 1968, Colonel Bond, became a Combat Crew Commander, on a Titan II Inter-continental Ballistic Missile, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. In March 1971, Colonel Bond, was selected to command the 308th Security Police Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base.


    • In March 1974, Colonel Bond, was assigned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as Commander of the 351st Security Police Squadron. In December 1975, he assumed command of the 351st Missile Security Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base. While there he established, trained and tested a Tactical Neutralization Team (TNT) to counter terrorist attacks against nuclear weapons.


    • In June 1976, Colonel Bond was selected to Command the 97th Security Police Squadron at Blytheville Air Force Base, Arkansas. From August 1978 to 1979, Colonel Bond, commanded the 51st Security Police Squadron, Osan Air Force Base, Korea. While there he developed a rigid training program for security forces in preparing for possible encounters with the “SPETNAZ,” the Soviet Special Forces and “Commando Rangers” the Special Operations of the North Korean military.


    • Colonel Bond served a joint tour as Chief, Protective Service Division, Defense logistics Agency, Alexandria, Virginia, from August 1979 to June 1982. While there he was functionally responsible for the security of 180 Defense Department locations around the world. With a staff of criminal investigators Colonel Bond was responsible for the investigation of fraud, theft and other illegal actions against the United States Government. He then assumed command of the 2nd Security Police Squadron, Barksdale Air Force Base Louisiana until July 1983. He attended the Air War College until 1984 when he assumed the position of Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, Security Police, Headquarters Air Force in Europe, and Commander of 700lst Special Security Police Squadron, Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. In this capacity he oversaw the European Air Forces Anti-terrorism Program while rebuilding the headquarters to increase security configurations after a terrorist attack. In April 1986, Colonel Bond was heavily involved in “Operation ELDORADO CANYON” the raid on Libya by the United States. He made visits to the security forces of the bases in Europe with special emphasis on the British bases where United States F-111 Fighter Bombers were launched. He visited 16 bases in the 48 hours prior to the attack to ensure that they were prepared to withstand possible attacks by Libyan Terrorist Forces known to be operating worldwide. He was in charge of all Air Force anti-terrorism forces in place during the raid. In July 1986, Colonel Bond was selected to command the 812th Security Police Group, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, a unit of 1,500 security personnel responsible for securing an area of 13,500 square miles; containing a wing of 35 B-1B Bombers and 150 Minuteman II ICBM’s. During his tenure the unit was selected as “Best Missile Security Police Unit” and “Best Aircraft Security Police Unit” in Strategic Air Command. His unit at Ellsworth Air Force Base was awarded virtually every award given by the Strategic Air Command to Security Units for 1986-1989. During Colonel Bond’s tour at Ellsworth Air Force Base and because of the unique mission there he briefed many distinguished visitors and dignitaries from both the United States and Foreign Countries. Among them were: President Reagan, Vice-President Bush, Chief of Staff of the Soviet Military, Commander of Soviet Rocket Forces, Commander of Soviet Marine Forces, and numerous Congressmen.


    • Colonel Bond’s last assignment was as Chief, Security Police, 15th Air Force Base, March Air Force Base, California. In that capacity he was responsible for the security of one-half of Strategic Air Command’s Nuclear Force which included B-1B Bombers, B-52 Bombers, Minuteman II and Minuteman III ICBM’s, KC-10 and KC-135 Air Refueling Tankers and the SR71 Blackbird Reconnaissance Aircraft.


    • During Desert Shield and Storm, Colonel Bond, was responsible for the deployment of security personnel to secure the B-52 Bomber’s participating in the raids on the Iraq Republican Guard Forces and additionally securing the bases which launched the F-15, F-16, A-10, and KC-135 aircraft from Saudi Arabia and other coalition forces bases.


    • During his career Colonel Bond commanded a total of eight (8) Security and Anti-terrorism units.


    • Colonel Bond’s awards and military decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal with One Bronze Star, Air Force Outstanding Unit Citation with two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with six Oak Leaf Clusters, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and Vietnam Campaign Ribbon with three Bronze Stars.


    • Colonel Bond retired September 1992, with 28 years active duty.


    • During 1999, Colonel Bond, consulted with numerous security agencies concerning potential Y2K problems. He was the featured guest on two radio talk shows and a TV special on Y2K covering potential Chemical and Biological Terrorism Threats to the United States and world-wide targets. He has accepted invitations to speak at professional meetings and in communities concerning the subject of terrorism and the potential Y2K problems.


    • Since the terrorist attack on New York and the Pentagon Colonel Bond has given numerous speeches to civilian and military sponsored organizations educating the public on the advent of terrorism and potential threats to the U.S. and how the U.S. and individuals can prepare and deal with these threats.


    • Colonel Bond is a member of the International Association of Counter-terrorism and Security Professionals, an organization that provides a cross-feed of information from terrorism experts around the world.


    • Current as of January 2007



  • Presentation Topics
    • Terrorism: What does it really mean?
      Presents a broad overview of Terrorism and quickly comes to the “nuts and bolts” of terror in the 70s against the US world wide, particularly in Europe.
      This program illustrates some successes and failures against the US up to and including the US’s second Pearl Harbor 9/11. Covers what may come next and plans for world domination by the Radicals on the world scene, the time table that America is up against and what our approach must be to insure future generations are aware and react appropriately to the threat.
    • Global War on Terror: What we must do NOW to insure victory?

      This presentation outlines the actions necessary to take now if we are to change the perception that Americans do not understand or choose to ignore the threat facing this country. This electrifying “no holds barred” approach to what can and must be done by Americans and their part as “citizen soldiers” to aid in the efforts to win this war. A thought provoking 60 minutes of “cut to the bone” actions; this is for those that think we’re running out of time and options and who believe actions speak louder than words.
    • War on Terror: Are we substituting political correctness for victory?
      Compares the world terror threat to where we are now to where we should be. Do the Good Guys always win? In the movies, maybe. This presentation looks at “How we do it” as compared to “How we should do it” and the philosophy of combat adapting enemy methods to our way of “in the mud” warfare. We take on Murphy’s Law of combat”. Discusses the “When in Rome” theory of anything goes; a must for those that “Never have and never will Loose!!!”
    • Is this a one generation War on Terror?
      This presentation analyzes the free world’s attitude on the world wide terror threat. Discusses the path we’re taking which could cause the defeat of free governments around the world. IF America is to survive along with rest of the world we must bring ourselves back from the brink of disaster. Discusses some thought provoking areas that will change the way we “do business” for generations to come. Ideas will be presented in a manner for the individual to either decide if defeating terrorism is worth it or the alternative is the easy way. After listening to the presentation the correct decisions will be easy.