Thomas Pledger

Thomas Pledger is a highly experienced strategic planner currently serving in the US Army since July 2024 and holding multiple fellowships, including National Security Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Non-Resident Fellow at the Joint Special Operations University. Previous roles include Branch Chief at U.S. Africa Command, Joint Operations Planner for Special Operations Command Africa, and Chief of the Operations Action Group at the National Guard Bureau. Additionally, Thomas has a strong educational background with a Master of International Public Policy from Johns Hopkins University and multiple degrees and certificates from Texas A&M University, focusing on strategic studies, homeland security, and advanced international affairs.