Eric Laughton
Colonel Eric L. Laughton is the Wing Plans Officer in Charge at the 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY. Col Laughton is a 1999 graduate of Nyack College, Nyack New York and a 2004 graduate of SUNY Albany with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to his current position, Col Laughton was the 107th Medical Group Commander, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY were he oversaw all medical operations and compliance in support of the State and Federal mission requirements, as well as various aspects of strategic planning and analysis.
Col Laughton’s served as a New York State Police (NYSP) Major within the civilian capacity as Troop Commander of Troop “E”. He oversaw all NYSP operations for ten counties. Col Laughton has served the NYSP in a variety of positions including being the officer in charge of the Western Region Special Investigations Unit (SIU), special investigations unit investigator, undercover narcotics investigator, NYSP academy leadership instructor, and NYSP academy training officer. Col Laughton retired from the NYSP in 2020 after nearly 32 years of service.
EDUCATION
1999 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Nyack College, Nyack, N.Y.
2004 Master of Science in Criminal Justice, SUNY Albany, Albany, N.Y.
2004 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence.
2017 Air War College, by correspondence
2018 Commander Development Course, Andrews AFB, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. 1984–1985, Service Specialist, 33rd Services Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla
2. 1985–1995, Security Specialist, 107th Air Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
3. 1995–2000, Health Service Specialist, 139th Aeromedical Evacuation, Scotia, N.Y.
4. 2000–2012, Medical Service Corps Officer, 109th Medical Group, Scotia, N.Y.
5. 2012–2017, Medical Service Corps Officer, 107th Medical Group, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
6. 2017–2017, Inspector General, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
7. 2017–2022, 107th Medical Group Commander, 107 Attack
Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
8. 2022-Present- 107th Wing Plans, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legend of Merit Medal
Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 device
Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 1 device Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ devices
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/ 5 devices National Defense Reserve Medal
Global War on Terrorism service Medal Air Force Longevity Service w/ 4 devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ 2 devices Small Arms Expert Marksmen Ribbon (rifle) Air Force Training Ribbon
Colonel Eric L. Laughton is the Wing Plans Officer in Charge at the 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY. Col Laughton is a 1999 graduate of Nyack College, Nyack New York and a 2004 graduate of SUNY Albany with a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to his current position, Col Laughton was the 107th Medical Group Commander, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Niagara Falls, NY were he oversaw all medical operations and compliance in support of the State and Federal mission requirements, as well as various aspects of strategic planning and analysis.
Col Laughton’s served as a New York State Police (NYSP) Major within the civilian capacity as Troop Commander of Troop “E”. He oversaw all NYSP operations for ten counties. Col Laughton has served the NYSP in a variety of positions including being the officer in charge of the Western Region Special Investigations Unit (SIU), special investigations unit investigator, undercover narcotics investigator, NYSP academy leadership instructor, and NYSP academy training officer. Col Laughton retired from the NYSP in 2020 after nearly 32 years of service.
EDUCATION
1999 Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, Nyack College, Nyack, N.Y.
2004 Master of Science in Criminal Justice, SUNY Albany, Albany, N.Y.
2004 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence.
2017 Air War College, by correspondence
2018 Commander Development Course, Andrews AFB, Md.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. 1984–1985, Service Specialist, 33rd Services Squadron, Homestead AFB, Fla
2. 1985–1995, Security Specialist, 107th Air Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
3. 1995–2000, Health Service Specialist, 139th Aeromedical Evacuation, Scotia, N.Y.
4. 2000–2012, Medical Service Corps Officer, 109th Medical Group, Scotia, N.Y.
5. 2012–2017, Medical Service Corps Officer, 107th Medical Group, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
6. 2017–2017, Inspector General, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
7. 2017–2022, 107th Medical Group Commander, 107 Attack
Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
8. 2022-Present- 107th Wing Plans, 107th Attack Wing, Niagara Falls ARS, N.Y.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legend of Merit Medal
Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1 device
Air Force Commendation Medal w/ 1 device Air Force Achievement Medal
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award w/ devices
Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal w/ 5 devices National Defense Reserve Medal
Global War on Terrorism service Medal Air Force Longevity Service w/ 4 devices
Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/ 2 devices Small Arms Expert Marksmen Ribbon (rifle) Air Force Training Ribbon
Responding to Tragedy
Format: _[keynote
This program is perfect for:
- Anyone dealing with, or will deal with (which is everyone) tragic events
The audience will leave with:
- Tools to respond to tragedy
- Leadership Concepts
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