Chaplain Stroud was ordained a pastor more than two decades ago.
He was commissioned a chaplain in the early 80s. He has served in virtually every
conceivable position including as a: Hospital Chaplain, Protestant Chaplain, Senior
Protestant Chaplain, Installation Staff Chaplain, Air Force Institute of Technology
Graduate Student, Wing Chaplain, and as a staff officer while he was Director of
Ministry Resources at the USAF Chaplain Service Institute, and in a joint staff position
at the American Forces Radio and Television Service Broadcast Center. He has served
at bases across the United States, as well as in the Pacific and European theaters.

		EDUCATION:

		Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
		Bachelor of Arts (History)
		Master of Divinity (Pastoral Ministry)
		Master of Theology (History)
		Air Force Officer Orientation Course
		Chaplain Orientation Course
		Squadron Officers School
		Academic Instructors School
		Chaplain Intermediate Course
		Air Command & Staff School
		Wing Chaplain Course
	
	
		MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS:
	
		Defense Meritorious Service Medal
		Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
		Joint Service Commendation Medal
		Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters
		Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters
		Army Achievement Medal
		Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal
		Joint Meritorious Unit Award
		Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with one silver oak leaf cluster
		Air Force Organizational Excellence Award
		National Defense Medal with one bronze star
		War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
		Southwest Asia Service Medal with one bronze star
		Humanitarian Service Medal with three bronze stars
		Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal