TSgt Richard R. Major-Oliphant serves as the NCOIC of Administration Management for the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 550 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York. In this role, he leads and oversees all administrative operations and support for the Detachment’s Cadet Wing, ensuring seamless coordination of scholarships, enlistments, and training. He plays a vital role in shaping future Air Force officers by providing guidance and support to align administrative actions with policy and strategic objectives.
TSgt Major-Oliphant, originally from Thomasville, Georgia, enlisted in the Air Force in September 2010. Following his enlistment, he attended Tech School at Keesler AFB. Throughout his distinguished career, TSgt Major-Oliphant has held various pivotal roles at the squadron, NAF, and HQ levels. Notably, before assuming his current position, he served as the Commander Support Staff, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge for the 51st Intelligence Squadron at Shaw Air Force Base, SC.
EDUCATION
2016 Airman Leadership School, Maxwell AFB, Ala
2018 Military Postal School, Fort Jackson Army Base, SC
2019 Associate in Business Administration, CCAF, Maxwell AFB, Ala
2021 Certified Project Officer Certificate by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS
1. January 2011 – February 2014, Knowledge Operator Apprentice, A5 Theatre Security Cooperation, Shaw AFB, S.C.
2. February 2014 – October 2014, Integrated Air and Missile Defense Support, AFCENT, Shaw AFB, S.C.
3. October 2014 – February 2018, Student Services Technician, Community College of the Air Force, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
4. February 2018 – September 2018, NCOIC, Student Services, Maxwell-Gunter AFB, Ala.
5. September 2018 – September 2019, NCOIC, Bahrain Mail Control Activity, Kingdom of Bahrain
6. October 2019 – July 2023, NCOIC, Commander’s Support Staff, 609th Air Communication Squadron, Shaw AFB, S.C.
7. July 2023 – November 2023, Commander’s Support Staff, Non Commissioned Officer in Charge, 51st Intelligence Squadron,
Shaw AFB, S.C.
8. November 2024 – Current, NCOIC, Administration Management, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Air & Space Commendation Medal with Three oak leaf clusters
Air and Space Achievement Medal with Two oak leaf clusters
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 Shaw AFB 3F5 NCO of they Year
2023 CMASF Eric E. Benken Administration Professional of the Year
2017 Governor’s Outstanding Service Members Award
2016 Community College of the Air Force Airman of the Year
2016 Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Airman of the Year
2016 Air University Airman of the Year
2012 Theatre Security Cooperation Airman of the Year
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Airman Basic: Sept 7 2010
Airman First Class: Nov 5 2010
Senior Airman: Mar 5 2013
Staff Sergeant Sept: 1 2017
Technical Sergeant: 1 Oct 2024
(Current as of Dec 2024)