Colonel Brian L Dumble is the Commander of the 4th Air Wing, Air Division, Texas State Guard. He serves as the officer responsible for providing direction and guidance to the senior leaders within his command, working to provide a mission-ready trained force, prepared to meet the tasks as assigned by the Headquarters, Air Division. Col Dumble’s staff of professionals ensures that all members of his organization and subordinate commands are trained to deploy in support of the mission. Col Dumble entered the military in Canada, and served for 17+ years, before being relocated to Texas by a former employer. He was accepted into the Texas State Guard in December of 2000, and assigned to responsibilities of Logistics Officer at the 436th Air Support Group. He has commanded a support squadron and acted as vice-commander at the 401st Air Support Group. He has served as director of personnel, and executive officer while at the 436th Air Support Group. His involvement in deployed operations includes service during Operation Katrina in 2005 and Hurricanes Gustav and Ike in 2008. Prior to his current position, Col. Dumble was Vice-Commander, Fourth Air Wing, at the Grand Prairie Armed Forces Reserve Complex, in Grand Prairie, Texas. Col Dumble is a commercially-rated pilot with more than 1,000 hours in type. (Current as of April 2009)