David Och

Colonel David Och is an Assistant Professor at the Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University. His career spans military leadership, strategic planning, and academic roles focused on national security and defense policy. Previously, he served as Director of Intelligence for the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing during Operations INHERENT RESOLVE and SPARTAN SHIELD, and as a Senior Plans Advisor to the Secretary of Defense. He commanded the 389th Fighter Squadron, accumulating over 2,700 flight hours in F-15E operations.

Education includes a BSc in Management from the United States Air Force Academy (Distinguished Graduate), an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College (Distinguished Graduate). His research interests center on Gulf security dynamics, US defense strategy, and Middle East geopolitical challenges. He has published extensively on topics like GCC military cooperation, US-Arab security ties, and the implications of the Gulf crisis.