LTC Joe Dietz

Major Joe Dietz graduated from Florida Institute of Technology in 2005 with a Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering and in 2007 with a Master's of Science in mechanical engineering. He commissioned as a Transportation Officer into the Reserves, also in 2007. He served as a platoon leader during deployment to Kuwait/Iraq in 2008 and as a detachment leader during deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. He holds a PE license in Florida and has spent the last 14 years designing ground facilities and equipment for multiple space launch providers. He currently works for Blue Origin as a Systems Engineer in Launch Operations and is a faculty member of the USMA Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Instructor, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, US Military Acadamy (2020-present) Instructor, Civil and Mechanical Engineering, US Military Acadamy (2020-present) Team Chief, Sanford, FL (2016-2019) Battalion S-4, Jacksonville, FL (2013-2016) Detachment Officer in Charge, Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan (2012-2013) Commander, Headquarter and Headquarters Detachment, Jacksonville, FL (2011-2012) Operations Officer, Orlando, FL (2009-2011 Battle Captain, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (2009) Platoon Leader, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait (2008-2009) Operations Officer, Orlando, FL (2007-2008)