Col. Aaron A. Bohl is the commander of the 307th Operations Group, 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana. Tasked alongside active associate partners, the 307th OG is responsible to execute all Air Force B-52H formal training. Additionally, through classic associations, the unit provides combat-ready B-52H Stratofortress aircrew, maintenance personnel and combat support to execute nuclear and conventional global operational taskings. As commander, Col. Bohl directs the activities of the 307th Operations Support Squadron, the B-52 Formal Training Unit, comprised of the associated 93rd and 11th Bomb Squadrons, and the 343rd Bomb Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command’s only nuclear-tasked strategic bomber unit.
Col. Bohl received his commission through the Marine Corps Platoon Leadership Class upon graduating from Louisiana Tech University in March 2004. He entered active duty in the U.S. Marine Corps where he served as an AH-1W Cobra instructor pilot until transitioning to the Air Force Reserve as a B-52H Stratofortress pilot in 2012. Col. Bohl has served in a variety of flying and leadership positions including Director of Operations, 307th Operations Support Squadron and Commander, 93rd Bomb Squadron. Prior to his current position, Col Bohl was the 307th Operations Group Deputy Commander.
Col. Bohl is a Command Pilot and Naval Aviator with more than 2,600 hours in the T-34C, TH-57B/C, AH-1W, and B-52H. He has deployed in support of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence, and Operation INHERENT RESOLVE. As a civilian, he serves as pilot for a major airline.
EDUCATION
2004 Bachelor of Science, Aviation Management, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, La.
2011 Expeditionary Warfare School, Marine Corps University, by correspondence
2018 Master of Business Administration, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.
2019 Air Command and Staff College, by correspondence
2021 Air War College Seminar, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2021 Air War College, by correspondence
2022 Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) 300 Advanced Course, Barksdale AFB, La.
2022 Joint Combined Warfare School Hybrid, Joint Forces Staff College, Norfolk, Va.
2024 Reserve Component National Security Course, Washington, D.C.
2024 Intermediate AFFOR Leader Course, Barksdale AFB, La.
ASSIGNMENTS or CAREER CHRONOLOGY
1. June 2004 - December 2004, Provisional Rifle Platoon Commander, Basic School, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va.
2. December 2004 - July 2006, Student, VT-27, HT-18, Naval Air Stations Corpus Christi, Texas and Whiting Field, Fla.
3. July 2006 - February 2007, Student, HMLAT-303, Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
4. February 2007 - June 2010, Instructor Pilot, HMLA-267, MCAS, Camp Pendleton, Calif. (December 2007 - August 2008, Maintenance Officer-in-Charge and Helicopter Aircraft Commander HMM-265 (REIN), MCAS Futenma, Japan and USS Essex) (March 2009 - June 2010, Air Intelligence Officer-in-Charge and Instructor Pilot, HMM-166 (REIN), Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif. and USS Bonhomme Richard)
5. June 2010 - May 2011, Aide-de-Camp, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Miramar, Calif.
6. May 2011 - June 2012, Current Operations Officer, G-3, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, MCAS Miramar, Calif.
7. July 2012 – February 2013, Wing Inspector, 307th BW, Barksdale Air Force Base, La.
8. February 2013 – October 2013, Student, 93d BS, Barksdale AFB, La.
9. November 2013 – October 2018, Assistant Director of Operations and Evaluator Pilot, 343d BS, Barksdale AFB, La. (April 2014 - July 2014, Assistant Director of Operations and Pilot, 20th EBS, Anderson AFB, Guam) and (April 2016 - July 2016, Assistant Director of Operations, 20 EBS, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar)
10. October 2018 – October 2020, Assistant Director of Operations and Evaluator Pilot, 93d BS, Barksdale AFB, La.
11. October 2020 – April 2022, Director of Operations and Evaluation, 307th OSS, Barksdale AFB, La.
12. April 2022 – January 2024, Commander, 93d BS, Barksdale AFB, La.
13. January 2024 – January 2025, MAJCOM Evaluator, Headquarters Air Force Global Strike Command, Barksdale AFB, La.
14. January 2025 – Present, Deputy Commander, 307th OG, Barksdale AFB, La.
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Rating: Command Pilot
Flight hours: More than 2,600 flying hours, including 160 combat hours
Aircraft flown: T-34C, TH-57B/C, AH-1W, B-737NG, A-330, B-52H
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Navy Achievement Medal
Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
AF Outstanding Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
Combat Readiness Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Korea Defense Service Medal
Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal with 'N' Device
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border
Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with device
Air Force Longevity Service with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Special Duty Ribbon
Armed Forces Reserve Medal with 'M' Device
Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon with device
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant March 5, 2004
First Lieutenant March 5, 2006
Captain July 1, 2008
Major June 20, 2014
Lieutenant Colonel August 19, 2019
Colonel February 26, 2025
(Current as of March 2025)