Major Erica L. Austin
Major Erica L. Austin is an assistant professor for the Department of Law at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. As an assistant professor of law, Capt Richardson is responsible for teaching law for commanders to Air Force Academy cadets. She also serves as a role model and mentor for these future officers. Captain Richardson is a member of the Personal Estate Planning (PEP) team, a co-editor of the Journal of Legal Studies, the Chief of Legal Assistance, a cadet squadron professional ethics advisor, and is the Officer in Charge for the Arnold Air Society (AAS) USAFA cadet members.
EDUCATION:
- 1994 Bachelor or arts degree in english literature, University of Illinois
- 1997 Juris doctorate, The John Marshall Law School
- 1999 Squadron Officer School, by correspondence
ASSIGNMENTS:
- January 1998 - June 1999, Chief of Claims and Military Justice, 354th Fighter Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
- June 1999 - June 2001, Area Defense Counsel, Air Force Legal Service Agency, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.
- June 2001 - present, Assistant Professor of Law, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.
AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
- Air Force Commendation Medal
- Joint Service Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon
- Air Force Training Ribbon
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION:
- Second Lieutenant May 14, 1994
- First Lieutenant October 9, 1997
- Captain April 9, 1998
(Current as of September 2001)