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John Mexiell
U.S. Air Force
Biography
Last updated: Jan 30, 2020
Andy Meixell is a U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer currently serving as the Director of Operations for the 756th Air Refueling Squadron. He previously served as a KC-135 pilot and completed four combat deployments to the Middle East as a flight crewmember. Prior to transferring into the Air Force, Andy served as a U.S. Army Armor Officer where he led both tank and scout units on two combat deployments to Iraq. Additionally, he served on Battalion-level operations staff. Beyond his military experience, he is a pilot for Delta Air Lines. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the U.S. Military Academy and is pursuing his Master of Arts in Aviation at Delta State University.