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Maj. Chris Christensen

Major Chris Christensen serves as Commander of Civil Air Patrol's Texas Wing Group 3, where he provides command oversight for multiple squadrons across North Texas. In this role, he leads the development of unit commanders, strengthens organizational readiness, and advances Civil Air Patrol's three congressionally chartered missions of emergency services, cadet programs, and aerospace education. In addition to his command responsibilities, he serves as Group Cadet Advisory Council Senior Advisor, Information Technologies Officer, and Personnel Officer, while supporting Texas Wing Headquarters in administrative and personnel management.

Major Christensen previously commanded the Crusader Composite Squadron, where he guided sustained growth in cadet and senior member programs while fostering a culture of leadership, professionalism, and operational excellence. Since returning to Civil Air Patrol in 2021, he has served in numerous command and staff assignments, including Deputy Commander for Cadets, Deputy Commander for Seniors, Emergency Services Officer, Administrative Officer, Personnel Officer, Safety Officer, Communications Officer, and Information Technologies Officer. His broad experience at both the squadron and group levels reflects a commitment to building capable leaders, strengthening volunteer organizations, and improving mission effectiveness.

An active emergency services leader, Major Christensen is qualified as a Logistics Section Chief, Ground Branch Director, Ground Team Leader, Communications Unit Leader, Mission Staff Assistant, Mission Radio Operator, Urban Direction Finding Team Member, and Mission Scanner, and is training as a Planning Section Chief while also serving as a Mission Observer. He has supported numerous search-and-rescue, disaster relief, and homeland security operations throughout Texas, bringing operational expertise and disciplined leadership to Civil Air Patrol's emergency response missions.

Major Christensen began his Civil Air Patrol service as a cadet, earning the General Billy Mitchell Award before returning as a senior member following a successful career in information technology. He holds senior ratings in the Information Technology and Personnel specialty tracks and has completed Civil Air Patrol's Squadron Command Course, intermediate incident command training, and numerous professional development and specialty track courses. His service has been recognized with multiple Achievement Awards, Wing Commander's Commendation Awards, and a variety of operational and service decorations.

Outside Civil Air Patrol, Major Christensen is an information technology professional whose career has centered on technical leadership, organizational management, and complex systems. He applies that experience to developing volunteers, mentoring future leaders, and ensuring Civil Air Patrol remains a ready, capable, and professional force in service to the people of Texas and the nation.