Captain Megan M. Chaplin
Captain Chaplin is the Operations Flight Commander and Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies at AFROTC Detachment 485, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ. She is responsible for training, mentoring, and evaluating highly qualified prospective Air Force Officers.
Capt Chaplin commissioned in May 2018 from Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps, Detachment 630, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio as a Logistics Readiness Officer. She has since served in a variety of leadership positions in Air Mobility Command and United States Air Forces Europe Command during her 5 years active duty career. Prior to her current position, Captain Chaplin was the Deputy Director of the Commander’s Action Group, 31st Fighter Wing, Aviano Air Base, Italy.
EDUCATION
- 2018 Bachelor of Arts, Psychology/Neuroscience, Hiram College, Hiram, OH
- 2020 Master of Science, Forensic Psychology, Southern New Hampshire University, Manchester, NH
- 2023 Squadron Officer School, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
- Air and Space Meritorious Service Medal
- Air and Space Commendation Medal
- Air and Space Achievement Medal
- Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award with oak leaf cluster
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal
- Air and Space Overseas Service Ribbon Long
- Air and Space Longevity Service Award
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- 2023 Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer School