Designation: DrillMaster013H*
*The “H” stands for Honorary. Even so, the weight of the certification is there.
Certifications:
- Certified DrillMaster
Endorsements:
- Army and Air Force Regulation Drill and Protocol (June 2024)
Biography:
Chief Master Sergeant Ellis Clark currently teaches Air Force JROTC at Bob Jones High School, immediately following his retirement in 2008 as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, after 30 years of honorable service. His assignment locations include Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, New York, Virginia, the United Kingdom, Okinawa Japan, and Korea. His duties included maintenance and operation of aircraft communication, navigation, computers, radar, flight control, and weapon delivery systems on fighter aircraft.
Additionally, he was an Air Education Training Command Master Instructor, where he instructed on the maintenance and repair of A-10, F-15, F-16, and F-111 aircraft for 13 years and received his Occupational Instructor certification. He also served as a First Sergeant for more than 13 years, molding and shaping young Airmen and providing leadership skills to large organizations while maintaining and improving unit morale, health, and welfare.
Chief Clark served at several deployed locations, such as Al Jabar Air Base Kuwait, Ali Al Salem Air Base Kuwait, Camp Doha Kuwait, and lastly, from Sep 07-Jan 08, he served at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arabic Emirates. His various awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with 6 clusters, the Air Force Commendation Medal with 3 clusters. He also earned distinction as a firearms Marksman. I coach the Archery, Drill, Honor Guard, and Marksmanship Teams.
Chief Clark enjoys teaching Drill and Ceremony to his students, as well as instilling military customs and courtesies into today’s youth. His Drill teams and Color Guard are note National Drill Competition winners.
Education:
Master’s Degree, Psychology
Bachelor’s Degree, Psychology
Associate’s Degree, Human Resources
Associate’s Degree, Instructor of Military Science
Associate’s Degree, Instructor of Avionics Technology
Associate’s Degree, Avionics Technology
Air Rifle Marksmanship Safety and Range Management Certification
Occupational Instructor Certification
Alabama Fitness Testing Certification
Basic Archery Instructor Certification