STAFF SERGEANT JOSHUA C. PALLARDY

Staff Sergeant Joshua C. Pallardy is a member of Chairman’s Joint Staff, Chairman’s Dining Room, Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, Pentagon, Washington D.C. Sergeant Pallardy currently serves as a Mess Management Specialist in the
Chairman’s Dining Room.

Sergeant Pallardy was born in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Elyria High School in Elyria and Lorain County Joint
Vocational School in Oberlin, Ohio in 1998. In April of 1999 Sergeant Pallardy joined the United States Air Force. He has
served in Services with assignments at F.E. Warren AFB, Barksdale AFB and the Pentagon. Currently Sergeant Pallardy
has been serving a current position of Mess Management Specialist at the Pentagon working for the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff.

Sergeant Pallardy has deployed in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, IRAQI FREEDOM and JOINT TASK
FORCE HORN OF AFRICA. Sergeant Pallardy has served on numerous positions throughout the Kitchen and Lodging
Operations.

EDUCATION:

1998 Lorain County Joint Vocational School, Oberlin, Ohio Culinary Arts Certificate
2003 MTT Food Service Shift Leader Course, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
2004 Airman Leadership School, F.E. Warren AFB, WY
2006 7 Level Craftsman Course, Lackland AFB, TX
2008 Received Certifications (MCFE, CHM, CPFM) Master Certified Food Executive, Certified Health Manager, Certified
Professional Food Manager
2008 Currently pursuing Associates Degree in Hotel/Motel Management Technology, Community College of the Air Force 7
credits remain

DEPLOYED ASSIGNMENTS:

September 2001- December 2001, Seeb Air Base Oman, Operation Enduring Freedom
June 2003- November 2003, Baghdad International Airport, Baghdad, Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom
January 2006- May 2006, AL DHAFRA Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Joint Task Force Horn of Africa

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Air Force Outstanding Unit Award
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air Force Longevity Service Award with 1 bronze oak leaf cluster
NCO PME Graduate Ribbon

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS:

2008 Completed Certification Program through the International Food Service Executives Association
2007 Bronze Medal Winner, Military Alliance Culinary Team Competition 3rd Place Winner
2001 90 MSG Airman of the Quarter Jul- Sep
2001 90 SVS Airman of the Quarter Jul- Sep
1998 Scored higher than State Average on Ohio Vocational Competency Assessment
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