Mr. Rios retired from the US Navy as a Commander after serving 24 years. As a helicopter pilot in the U. S. Navy he was recognized for performing several rescues; including one that earned him the Single Action Air Medal. His last duty station in uniform was at USCENTCOM where he held the position of Special Technical Operations (STO) Chief, in charge of highly classified operations in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served as the Deputy Liaison Officer (LNO) for US Naval Forces to CENTCOM during his last year until retirement. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors from The Ohio State University; and is a graduate of the Army Command and Staff College, Ft Leavenworth.
Mr. Rios retired from the US Navy as a Commander after serving 24 years. As a helicopter pilot in the U. S. Navy he was recognized for performing several rescues; including one that earned him the Single Action Air Medal. His last duty station in uniform was at USCENTCOM where he held the position of Special Technical Operations (STO) Chief, in charge of highly classified operations in both Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He also served as the Deputy Liaison Officer (LNO) for US Naval Forces to CENTCOM during his last year until retirement. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Human Factors from The Ohio State University; and is a graduate of the Army Command and Staff College, Ft Leavenworth.