Lt Col Robert Hollocher, USAF (Ret)
Robert received Naval Aviation Wings in 1984. Served as the primary Tactics Officer for Persian Gulf Naval Operations in 1988 for Operation Earnest Will providing American military protection of Kuwaiti-owned tankers from Iranian attacks in 1987 and 1988, three years into the Tanker War phase of the Iran–Iraq War. Fleet Squadron HM-14 to VT-3 Training Command to C-12 Station VIP. Commercially Bob was a Trans World Airlines Pilot flying domestic MD-80s between 1996-2001. During his career he flew American Airlines International 767 and 757 aircraft to Europe and South America.
Lt Col Robert Hollocher was a United States Air Force Representative for worldwide airlift movement and assets 2005 to 2014 and retirement.
- Provided situation solutions for this critical link, as single manager for executing Global Reach - airlift, air refueling, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, operational support.
- Presidential airlift in support of national goals and objectives.
- Integrated Total Force concepts to implement directives and taskings from government agencies for movement of national and international resources in response to wartime needs, contingencies, exercises, and humanitarian relief efforts.
- Directed Air Force relief in direct critical support for Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Sandy and Tsunami Relief in Indonesia and Japan 2011.
- Haitian Relief effort 2010.
- Coordinated the rescue and evacuation of Americans from Benghazi after the September 11, 2012 Embassy Attack.
- Running of C-17 operations for the Middle East and European crews included multi-national military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq by scheduling aircrews and aircraft for over 4800 successful missions.
- Maximized aircrews for over 2100 high-priority combat, aeromedical to Presidential missions.
- Coordinated movement of over 65 million pounds of critical equipment and more than 21,000 combat troops transported in 2010 alone.
On a Personal Note:
A personal message of gratitude from The Security Oracle President, Vontella “Kay” Kimball:
I have been very good friends with Robert “Bobby” Hollocher since high school, where we both grew up in a sleepy suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Bobby and I and dozens of our high school friends maintain a closeness on Facebook (and in real life, too) where we consider Robert W. Hollocher a hometown hero. 18 months ago, when I asked Bobby to review our technology platforms for use in Schools, Security Companies and Defense as a non-lethal option he was overwhelmingly positive and supportive and offered to join the MISSION and introduce TSO leadership to many high level contacts in the security and defense world. I see, not only an uncanny resemblance between the physical characteristics of the Green Beret, “Bronze Bruce”, brought to life in the statue and my lifelong friend, Bobby, I have observed the similar qualities of spirit, compassion and professionalism for decades and that is why I am humbled and grateful that he has joined the MISSION to save lives. Our group on facebook, therefore, refers to Bobby as “Bronze Bobby” due to the uncanny similarities.
-- Respectfully, Kay
Credentials
- Naval Aviator, Air Force Command Pilot, Retired American Airlines International Pilot.
- Deputy Director of Global Operations, TACC Airlift Headquarters, Scott AFB.
- Senior Stage Manager, C-17s, Ramstein Air Base, Al Udeid Air Base and Spangdahlem Air Base, 313th Expeditionary Operational Support Squadron.
- Chief of Strategy Guidance, Illinois/Missouri Air National Guard, 183rd Fighter Wing.
- Served as Chief Air Tasking Coordinator, SPINS Chief, Strategic Plans Team Member and Chief of Records.
- Served in the Middle East as the AOC Special Instructions Officer for Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Horn of Africa operations.
- Wrote, published, briefed, and represented Coalition Air Operations for the United States Air Force in three wars.
- Chief Executive Officer for two private LLCs.
- Real Estate and Consulting.
Certifications/ Education/ Training
- Small Business Administration Mentor Program for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses
- Air Force Command Pilot Wings
- Deputy Director of Global Operations Leadership Course, Scott AFB, 2011
- German Vehicle permit 2010
- Military and Civilian Test and Maintenance Pilot
- Graduate of Air Command and Staff College, ACSC, Maxwell AFB, 2006
- Joint Command and Control Course, JAC2C, Hulbert AFB, Fort Walton, FL. 2003
- Squadron Officer School, SOS, Maxwell AFB 2003
- FAA 1996 Designated Check Airman, TWA
- Airline Transport Pilot (MEL), Commercial Pilot Privileges (SEL), Flight Engineer License
- Instrument Check Pilot, FAA First Class Medical: No Restrictions, Navy Instrument Board Member
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, Navy NATOPS Check Pilot
- Master of Science in International Relations, Troy State University, 1992
- United States Naval Aviator, Mission Commander, Aircraft Commander HM-14
- Navy Flight School, Pensacola, Corpus Christi, Norfolk, 1984-1985
- Union Pacific Management Sales Training Program, 1981
- Bachelor of Business Administration, University of Mississippi, Ole Miss, Oxford, MS, 1980