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Clifton Hicks is an experienced Air Operations Manager at D3 Air and Space Operations, Inc. since August 2017, with a robust background in search and rescue operations. Prior roles include Director at the National Search and Rescue School, where curriculum development and teaching were key responsibilities, impacting over 1500 personnel in the SAR field. As Section Head and Personnel Recovery Staff Officer at NATO Air Component Command, Clifton managed international teams to create operational policies for critical aviation operations. Earlier experience as Director of Operations at the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center involved leading coordinated missions that saved 897 lives. Clifton served as an HH-60 CSAR Pilot in the US Air Force, executing combat rescue missions. Academic credentials include an MBA in Military Management from Trident University International and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Air Force Academy.