Michael Frick

Michael Frick serves as a Lecturer in the Logistics Systems Branch (LSB) within the School of Systems and Logistics at the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. He joined the institution in 2022 after a career in defense program management.

Mr. Frick holds educational qualifications that include:

• MA in Education from University of Kentucky (2011)
• BA in Education from University of Kentucky (2010)

His professional expertise centers on acquisition management and logistics systems, with practical experience in major defense programs. He specializes in teaching Fundamentals of Acquisition Management (FAM 104), which serves as the Air Force's initial skills training for officers in the 61, 62, and 63 AFSCs and civilians in the 1101 job series. His teaching approach integrates real-world defense acquisition experience with educational methodology.

Mr. Frick's background bridges military acquisition systems and educational theory, providing students with practical insights into program management within the Department of Defense context. His instruction focuses on foundational acquisition principles applicable across various defense career fields.

His professional journey demonstrates a transition from traditional education to defense acquisition, bringing a unique perspective to military education that combines pedagogical expertise with hands-on program management experience in high-profile defense programs.