Norm joins our Board of Advisors committed to thickening the ranks of Christ’s followers. He is passionate about enhancing and extending The Warrior’s Journey partnerships into a global network. Norm is a 31-year veteran of the United States Air Force. Before retiring as the Vice Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command, he commanded a special operations squadron, group, and wing. Norm’s joint duty includes serving on the Joint Staff; as Assistant Commanding General, Joint Special Operations Command; and Commander, Special Operations Command-Pacific.

Norm attended the U.S. Air Force Academy, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in International Affairs. He earned masters’ degrees from Troy State University, the United States Naval War College, and Air University’s School of Advanced Airpower Studies. Norm also completed the National Association of Corporate Directors’ From Battlefield to Boardroom program. Today, he is the owner of Azimuth Strategies Team, LLC, a defense consulting service. He serves as an advisor to Shield of Faith Missions, a board director for the Air Force Enlisted Village, and Chairman of the Air Commando Association. Norm and his wife Lisa reside in Pensacola, FL.