Col Patrick L. Brady-Lee is the commander of the 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, California. He is responsible for leading more than 2,700 Airmen and representing the largest Reserve associate wing in the U.S. Air Force.
The wing generates and sustains combat-ready mobility Airmen and provides mission readiness and support for the C-5M Super Galaxy, C-17 Globemaster III, and KC-46A Pegasus aircraft for agile combat support for expeditionary joint war-fighting requirements, while administering medical care and patient transport worldwide. The wing prioritizes effective transformation into the future, the care for Airmen and families, and to actively develop Airman leadership.
Col Brady-Lee was commissioned through the United States Air Force Academy in 2000. Prior to his current position, he served as the Deputy Commander of the 97th Air Mobility Wing, and Director of AFFORGEN Implementation. He has also served as the Commander for 423rd Mobility Training Squadron, as an airpower strategist in CHECKMATE, and as an aircraft maintenance officer.
EDUCATION
2000 Bachelor of Science, United States Air Force Academy, Colo.
2000 Aerospace Basic Course, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2007 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2009 Master of Aeronautical Science degree, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, McChord AFB, Wash.
2009 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence.
2011 Dale Carnegie Course, Effective Communications and Human Relations Skills for Success.
2013 Master of Strategic Intelligence, National Intelligence University, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, D.C.
2014 Master of Military Strategy, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2017 Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2019 Master of Strategic Studies, Air War College, Maxwell AFB, Ala.
2021 Enterprise Perspective Seminar, Washington, D.C.
ASSIGNMENTS
1. September 2000-September 2003, Sortie Generation Flight Commander, 62nd Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.
2. September 2003-April 2004, Aircraft Maintenance Unit Assistant OIC, 23rd Fighter Group, Pope Air Force Base, N.C.
3. April 2004-May 2005, Undergraduate Pilot Training, Laughlin Air Force Base, Tex.
4. September 2005-May 2010, Executive Officer/Instructor Aircraft Commander, 62nd Operations Group,
McChord Air Force Base, Wash.
5. May 2010-July 2012, Chief Wing Executive Officer/Instructor Aircraft Commander, 437th Airlift Wing, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.
6. July 2012-July 2013, IDE Student, National Intelligence University, Defense Intelligence Agency, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington D.C
7. July 2013-June 2014, Student, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
8. June 2014-January 2015, Airpower Strategist, HAF/A3OK CHECKMATE, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
9. January 2015-November 2016, Executive Officer, HAF/A3, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
10. Oct 2015-Oct 2016, Chief Strategist, Train, Advise, Assist Command-Air 438th AEW, Kabul, Afghanistan
11. November 2016-July 2018, Commander, 423d Mobility Training Squadron, Joint Base MDL, N.J.
12. July 2018-May 2019, SDE Student, Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
13. May 2019-November 2019, Deputy Division Chief, HAF/A3OX, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
14. November 2019-June 2021, Deputy Division Chief, HAF/A3OD, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
15. June 2021-December 2021, Deputy Director Joint and NSC Matters, HAF/A3J, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
16. December 2021-July 2022, Director AFFORGEN Implementation, HAF/A3O, Pentagon, Washington D.C.
17. July 2022-January 2024, Deputy Commander, 97th Air Mobility Wing, Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
18. January 2024-Present, Commander, 349th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, Calif.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: More than 2,800
Aircraft flown: T-6A, T-1/BE-400, C-17A, KC-46A, KC-135R
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal with seven oak leaf clusters
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Achievement Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Humanitarian Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant May 31, 2000
First Lieutenant May 31, 2002
Captain May 31, 2004
Major March 1, 2010
Lieutenant Colonel August 1, 2015
Colonel June 1, 2021
(Current as of April 2025)