JAB 2 Success

José A. Barraza, JAB, is a motivational speaker.  He connects to people through the power of his story.  He shares his life experiences to help motivate others and provide a unique perspective on ways to help them achieve their goals.  JAB tailors his life story and experiences to help others as they continue their path to success.

José is a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force.  He recently arrived to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska and is originally from San Pedro, California.  He entered the Air Force in July 1989.

Throughout his career, military and civilian organizations have requested JAB to share his life altering story.

EDUCATION: 

1993  Airman Leadership School, Beale AFB, California

2002  Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Lackland AFB, Texas

2004  Associate in Applied Science, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Community College of the Air Force

2005  Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama

2007  Associate in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, Community College of the Air Force

2008  Bachelor of Science, Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2009  Master of Arts, Education, TUI University

2010  Senior Joint Enlisted Professional Military Education, Joint Forces Staff College

2010  Chiefs Leadership Course, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base, Alabama

2011  Occupational Instructor Certification, Community College of the Air Force

ACHIEVEMENTS:

1992  Senior Airman Below-the-Zone

1993  Distinguished Graduate, Airman Leadership School

2002  Distinguished Graduate, Noncommissioned Officer Academy

2005  Distinguished Graduate, Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy

2007  GEICO Public Service Award, Air University

2008  Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education

2008  Educator of the Year, Air Education and Training Command

2009  Air University Faculty Excellence Award, Society of Strategic Air Command