John Wharton is the Manager of the DoD Security Systems Analysis, Design, and Implementation Department at Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM. John is assigned to Sandia’s Security Systems and Technology Center. This center was formed in response to the 1972 Munich Olympics and has been focused on the security of America’s most critical assets ever since. The center is engaged in a myriad of security related research and development projects as well as the analysis and implementation of anti-terrorism, force protection, and physical security system solutions. John is responsible for projects involving the analysis, design, implementation and life cycle sustainment of security systems in support of DoD and DOE. Before assuming his current position, John served as a Technical Team Leader, Principle Member of Technical Staff and Project Leader.
Best Moment Working with the SF, PJ, CCT, TACP, SEAR, and EOD students and cadre. Most rewarding assignment.
Worst Moment Accidental death at Free-Fall School Mail Bomb explosion at unit HQers
Chain of Command Stood up squadron by order of Colonel Ken Freeman in 1999 Training Group commanded by Colonel Mary Kay Hertog (now a Major General) First Commander: Colonel Mike Irwin First Operations Officer: Squadron Leader Stu Bradnam (RAF) First CEM: CMSgt John Wharton
Other Memories The PJs and CCT folks exposed me to their world and it was a privilege to be part of it. Learned a lot and I only scratched the surface. These guys are USAFs most elite warriors.
