SSgt Kenneth Troupe
Staff Sergeant Kenneth K. Troupe is the Noncommissioned Officer In-Charge of Personnel at Detachment 130, based at Howard University, Washington, D.C. His area of responsibility covers 8 universities to include Howard University, Catholic University, Trinity University, American University, Marymount University, Georgetown University, George Washington University, and the University of the District of Columbia. This detachment serves and supports over 100 cadets with 5 staff members.
Staff Sergeant Gordon enlisted in the Air Force as an Airman Basic in August of 2017. He enlisted as an Administration Troop and has worked in many different units such as 11th AF, 3 AMXS, and the Information Exploitation Squadron. He is coming from Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh.
Education
2022 Airman Leadership School, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Assignments
1. September 2017 – October 2017, Air Force Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX
2. November 2017 – January 2018, 335 TRG SQ, Keesler AFB, MS
3. January 2018 – January 2021, Admin Specialist, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK
4. January 2021 - March 2024, CSS NCOIC, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
5. March 2024 - Present, NCOIC Administration, AFROTC Det 130, Howard University, Washington D.C.
Major Awards and Decorations
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
Air Force Good Conduct Medal with 1 Oak Leaf Cluster
National Defense Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Air Force Longevity Service
USAF NCO PME Graduation Ribbon
Air Force Training Ribbon
Effective Dates of Promotion
Airman Basic Sep 05, 2017
Airman First Class Dec 30, 2017
Senior Airman April 20, 2020
Staff Sergeant Mar 01, 2022