Staff

Biography

TSgt Alexis Serrano serves as the Noncommissioned Officer and Assistant Professor for Air & Space Studies, at The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Air Force ROTC, Detachment 012A. He organizes military training events for Air and Space students and is tasked with educating cadets in general military and professional officer courses on Air and Space Force policies and regulations, preparing them for commissioning as 2nd Lieutenants in the United States Air Force.

TSgt Serrano was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, a military hub that influenced his lifelong commitment to service. In August 2000, TSgt joined the U.S. Air Force, serving until 2007 as a KC-135R Aviation Maintenance Technician. During this period, he deployed multiple times in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maintaining critical air refueling aircraft under intense operational demands. These experiences sharpened his technical expertise, and solidified a steadfast sense of duty in high-stakes missions vital to national security.

In 2010, TSgt Serrano transitioned to the U.S. Army, embracing the challenges of Special Operations as an Airborne Infantryman. He completed Airborne Jump School, and the grueling Ranger Assessment and Selection Program, earning a coveted spot in the 75th Ranger Regiment, and earning the prestigious Tan Beret. With the 75th Ranger Regiment, he deployed to Afghanistan, executing missions involving the capture of high-value targets. He later served as a Team Leader at a Stryker and Bradley fighting vehicle leadership course, supporting training for future leaders. Serrano’s distinguished career across the Air Force, and Army showcases an unwavering dedication to excellence in the most demanding military roles.

ASSIGNMENTS

• February 2001 - July 2005, KC-135 Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman, 22 AMXS, McConnell AFB, KS.
• March 2006 – April 2007, Vehicle NCOIC, 95th Reconnaissance Squadron, Souda Bay NSA, Greece.
• November 2011 – October 2012, Airborne Infantryman, 75th Ranger Regiment, Ft. Benning, GA.
• November 2012 – January 2015, Stryker Leadership Course Coordinator, 1-29 Infantry Regiment, Ft. Benning, GA.
• April 2017 – November 2018, KC-135 Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman, 916th AMXS, Seymour Johnson AFB, NC.
• December 2018 – September 2021, KC-135 Aerospace Maintenance Craftsman, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March ARB, CA.
• October 2021 – December 2023, Quality Assurance Inspector, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March ARB, CA.
• January 2024 – November 2024, NCOIC Aerospace Maintenance Element, 912th Air Refueling Squadron, March ARB, CA.
• December 2024 – Present, Officer Accession Instructor, AFROTC DET 012A, Huntsville, AL.

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

• Army Achievement Medal
• Air Force Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

• Airman Basic August 08, 2000
• Airman 1st Class, January 01, 2001
• Senior Airman, January, 2003
• Staff Sergeant, July 01, 2007
• Sergeant August 01, 2014
• Technical Sergeant January 01, 2023

Education

• BS, Criminal Justice-International Studies, Appalachian State University
• AS, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force