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Colonel Andy Bogusky

Colonel Andy Bogusky is the KDVA Chapter President for Pennsylvania, promoting the U.S.-ROK Alliance through member engagements in the local area. Andy serves as a faculty instructor at the United States Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania. 

Andy is the son of a retired US Army Foreign Area Officer and lived in Korea several times growing up. As an Air Force major, Andy was assigned to US Forces Korea (USFK), USAG Yongsan, where he served for three years in the Commander’s Initiatives Group (CIG).

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Andy received his commission in 2003 from the United States Air Force Academy. He is a command pilot with over 1,700 hours in the MQ-9A, B-52H, T-34C, and T-38C, flying over 360 combat and combat support sorties in support of Operations ENDURING FREEDOM, INHERENT RESOLVE, FREEDOM’S SENTINEL, and JUNIPER SHIELD. Andy is a Joint Qualified Officer and has commanded at the squadron level.  

His awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, the Aerial Achievement Medal with 10 Oak Leaf Clusters, and the Korean Defense Service Medal. 

EDUCATION

Andy holds a Master of Strategic Studies from the Air War College and a Master of Arts in International Relations and Conflict Resolution from American Military University. He has been published in War Room and Small Wars Journal and has presented as a guest speaker on unmanned aerial systems at several NATO conferences. 

FAMILY

Andy married the former Catherine Harper in 2003, and they have two daughters, Jaeda (2007) and Sonya (2008). As a family they enjoy growing their faith together, practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu, hiking, and traveling.  

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