Paul R. Aguirre

Colonel Paul R. Aguirre is the Counter Drug Task Force (CDTF) Coordinator for the Arizona National Guard. He is responsible for managing the program consisting of Army and Air National Guard members working in support of local Law Enforcement and Community Based Partners. He was born in Peoria, Arizona and was commissioned in June of 1997 through the Academy of Military Science. His previous assignments include Transportation Officer, 161st Logistics Squadron; Budget Officer and Comptroller for the 161st Air Refueling Wing; Public Affairs Officer, Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs; Chief of Staff, 161st Air Refueling Wing; and Commander, 161st Logistics Readiness Squadron. Col Aguirre also served seven years previously in the Counter Drug Task Force as the Resource Manager for the program.

Col Aguirre deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and has served in Germany, South Korea and South America.

His awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the NATO Medal.

Colonel Aguirre completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. His military education includes the Air Force War College, Air Force Command and Staff College, Air Force Squadron Officers School, National Guard Bureau’s Commanders Course, Army Air Traffic Controller Course, Army Telecommunications Center Operator Course, Army National Guard Primary Leadership Development Course, Army Basic Training, Air Force Logistics Officer Course and the Department of Defense Information Public Affairs Officer Course.