Judith L. Taylor is the head of Field Support for the Air Force Historical Research Agency (AFHRA). She is responsible for training all new historians entering the Air Force History and Museums Program. In addition, she functions as the Historian for AFHRA. Prior to her current position, Ms. Taylor served for 10 years as the Senior Historian for the Air Force Medical Service. Before entering public service, she held several positions within museums, including the Smithsonian Institution.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in American History, University of Texas at San Antonio, 1992
Master of Arts in Museum Studies, University of Leicester, U.K., 2007
EXPERIENCE
Force Support, Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB, Mar 2020-present
Senior Historian, Air Force Medical Service, Lackland AFB, Dec 2010-Mar 2020
Historian, 380 Air Expeditionary Wing, Jan – May 2011
Historian, 332 Air Expeditionary Wing, JB Balad, Apr – Sept 2009
Historian, 59 Medical Wing, Lackland AFB, Aug 2007- Dec 2010
DEFENSE/GOVERNMENT SPONSORED TRAINING
USAF Supervisors Course, May 2016
Civilian Personnel Management Course, Dec 2015
Project Management, Dec 2014
Contracting Officer Representative Training, Jun 2012
The Leadership and Management Skills Certification Program, Dec 2011
National Museum of the United States Air Force Museum Orientation Course, Nov 2011
Historian’s Contingency Course, Oct 2008
Historian’s Basic Course, Jan 2008
AWARDS AND HONORS
Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service Award, 2020
Air Force Heritage Award, 2019
Historical Publication Award, 2019
Excellence in History Program DRU/FOA-level Award, 2019
Brig Gen Brian S. Gunderson Excellence in FOA/DRU History Programs Award, 2017
Brig Gen Brian S. Gunderson Excellence in FOA/DRU History Programs Award, 2016
Brig Gen Brian S. Gunderson Excellence in FOA/DRU History Programs Award, 2015
Air Force Heritage Award, 2015
Department of the Air Force Civilian Achievement Medal, 2011
Air Education and Training Command Excellence in History Programs Award, 2010
Secretary of Defense Medal for Global War on Terrorism, 2009
(Current as of Sep 2020)