Delores Wade

Lance Wade

22 years in the US military.  Vast management experience and organizational skills gained through years of training and hands-on experience in supervisory and leadership roles.

Over 7 years of extensive research in the protocol and etiquette arena!

21 years in the US military, 11 years of active duty service working for flag officers, and now more than 8 years of research in the protocol and etiquette arena.  High level management and supervisory experience and extraordinary organizational skills

1981-1984, 552d Air Warning and Control Wing & 49th Component Repair Squadron (1-star & O-4)

1984-1985, worked for 833d Air Division Commander (1-star)

1985-1988, Office of Special Investigations (Special Duty)

1988-1993, worked for Joint Intelligence Center Pacific (formerly Intelligence Center Pacific) (Joint, O-6 with Army, Navy & Air Force commanders)

1993-1997, worked for Commander, Pacific Air Forces (4-star) and Director of Logistics, Pacific Air Forces (1-star)
1998-2000, worked for Commander, 52nd Fighter Wing (1-star)
2000-2002, worked for Commander, 12th Air Force (3-star)

2003-present, Extensive research in all service protocol & training

- "Mainstay to perfect execution of the ceremonies surrounding the 50th Anniversary of the End of WWII in the Pacific; hosted the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force, Chief of Staff of the US Air Force, Medal of Honor recipients, and Bob Hope".

- "Personally coordinated and executed separate and successful visits from Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-HI), Senator Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Congressman Neil Ambercrombie".

- "Personally handled the closing ceremony/ribbon cutting for the 2-country exercise, NEW HORIZONS, an exercise in which the United States built several facilities in support of a third-world nation. In this instance, it was Paraguay and the ceremony was flawless and lauded by the President of Paraguay".

- "His dedication and extensive protocol knowledge ensured a flawless result of one of the largest events held at Headquarters Pacific Air Forces in recent history, the 50th Anniversary of the Far East Air Forces/Pacific Air Forces in August 1994.  Lauded by General Merrill A. McPeak, Chief of Staff, US Air Force".

- "Voluntarily planned and executed the visit of General and Mrs. Robert L. Rutherford, Commander-in-Chief, Transportation Command...unassisted.  Garnered personal thanks and praise from the Rutherford's".

-  General John G. Lorber, Commander, Pacific Air Forces: "I rely heavily upon his insight and integrity" and "Totally respected by both officer and enlisted" and "In a job where there's no margin for error, MSgt Wade consistently produces perfection; he thrives on it!"

-  General John Jumper, Chief of Staff, US Air Force: "lucky to have such a hard-working and efficient protocol professional..."

-  Chief of Staff, Japanese Air Self Defense Force, General Shigeru Sugiyama: "Thank you for your outstanding support given during our stay in Hawaii"

-  Lt Gen William T Hobbins, Commander, Twelfth Air Force: "Flawlessly planned, coordinated and executed the visits of the Commander-in-Chief, Southern Command, General Peter Pace, six Central American Air Chiefs (4-star equivalents), the Commander-in-Chief, Strategic Command, Admiral Ellis and the Vice Chief of Staff, US Air Force, General Robert Foglesong — all events were lauded as outstanding."

-  Lt Gen William T. Hobbins, Commander, Twelfth Air Force: "Autonomous leader, conducting multiple high visibility visits in a short time"

-  Brigadier General Scott P. Van Cleef, Commander, 52nd Fighter Wing: "Revamped protocol procedures during a turnover — personally ensured 3rd Air Force Commander's visit was a total success."

4 Meritorious Service Medals
1 Joint Service Commendation Medal
3 Air Force Commendation Medals
1 Joint Service Achievement Medal
5 Air Force Achievement Medals

1 Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal