Col Roshan M. Jessani is the Deputy Commander of the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Air National Guard Base, California. He responsible for over 1,000 Airmen assigned to four Groups and 13 Squadrons, supporting three diverse Combat Rescue weapon systems: HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopters, HC-130J Combat King II aircraft and Guardian Angel Pararescuemen.
Col Jessani received his commission through the University of Arizona in 2002. He began his military career as an Army Finance Officer with a branch detail to the Field Artillery Corps. During his tenure in the Army, he deployed twice in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, leading teams in both combat and nation-building operations.
Following his release from active duty in 2008, Col Jessani transferred to the California Air National Guard and joined the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Federal Airfield, California. During his initial 11-year tenure with the unit, he served in multiple roles, including Budget Officer, Contracting Officer, Force Support Commander and as Comptroller, managing a $60 million annual budget. Subsequently, Col Jessani was assigned to the Defense Innovation Unit in Mountain View, California, where he served as an Agreements’ Officer, responsible for negotiating and awarding prototype contracts in support of five commercial technology portfolios. He then served as the Director of Staff for the California Air National Guard, overseeing executive services, command support staff, and command section activities. Col Jessani holds designations as a Certified Defense Financial Manager and a Certified Acquisition Professional in Contracting. Prior to his current assignment, Col Jessani served as the Commander of the 129th Mission Support Group.
EDUCATION
2002 Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of Arizona, Tucson.
2003 Field Artillery Officer Basic Course, Fort Sill, Okla.
2005 Financial Management Qualification Course, Fort Jackson, S.C.
2008 Master of Science in Banking and Financial Services, Boston University, Boston, Mass.
2009 Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala.
2010 Financial Management Staff Officer Course, Keesler AFB, Miss.
2015 Air Command and Staff College, Maxwell AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2019 Air War College, Maxwell, AFB, Ala., by correspondence
2022 Emergency Operations Center, Director’s Course, Maxwell, AFB, Ala.
ASSIGNMENTS
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June 2003 – October 2003, Fire Direction Officer, Bravo Battery 2/82 Field Artillery, Fort Hood, Texas
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November 2003 – October 2004, Platoon Leader, Bravo Battery 2/82 Field Artillery, Baghdad, Iraq
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November 2004 – April 2005, Executive Officer, Bravo Battery 2/82 Field Artillery, Baghdad, Iraq
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May 2005 – August 2006, Deputy Disbursing Officer, 13th Finance Group, Fort Hood, Texas
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September 2006 – September 2007, Disbursing Officer, 13th Finance Group, Balad Air Base, Iraq
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October 2007 – February 2008, Finance Officer, 13th Finance Group, Fort Hood, Texas
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March 2008 – July 2012, Budget Officer, 129th Comptroller Flight, Moffett Air National Guard Base, Cali.
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August 2012 – March 2019, Commander, 129th Comptroller Flight, Moffett ANGB, Calif.
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April 2019 – June 2020, Agreements Officer, Defense Innovation Unit, Mountain View, Calif.
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June 2020 – April 2021, Deputy Commander, 129th Mission Support Group, Moffett ANGB, Calif.
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May 2021 – January 2022, Director of Staff, California Air National Guard, Sacramento, Calif.
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February 2022 – August 2024, Commander, 129th Mission Support Group, Moffett ANGB, Calif.
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September 2024 – Present, Deputy Commander, 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett ANGB, Calif.
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Air and Space Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
Second Lieutenant September 21, 2002
First Lieutenant June 21, 2004
Captain February 1, 2006
Major July 9, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel November 10, 2015
Colonel June 3, 2021
(Current as of September 2024)