Master Sergeant James D. Jordahl

James "The Yeti" Jordahl, 39, devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2020 in Colorado Springs, CO from complications of Ewing's Sarcoma, with his wife by his side. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, August 19, 1981, the second of two children born to the union of the Jay and Barbara L. Jordahl.

James graduated from Roseville Area High School in 1999. He joined the USAF and honorably served for over 20 years in Communications , retiring in December 2019, with the rank of Master Sergeant. While in the military he earned a degree from American Military University in Environmental Science. He was recently employed by ATT Government Solutions , as a Senior Specialist, Project Manager.

Family, friends and his teammates were extremely import ant to James. He had a love for the outdoors, especially fishing, traveling and having a beer with those close to him.

He is survived by his loving wife, Michelle, his daughter Sydney and his so n Zach. He is preceded in death by his father Jay. Survived by his mother Barbara and siblings Jody, Dan and Jason, many nephews and I niece.

Internment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery, anticipated in 2021. Celebration of Life to follow.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in James honor to: http:// www.thesoca.org OR https://www.operation healing forces.org/donation.

Master Sergeant James “The Yeti” Jordahl is the Superintendent for the Combat Development Division, 21st Operations Group, 21st Space Wing, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. In this scope, he serves as the administration and project manager to help guide and assist the 21st Space Wing Commander with future projects and capabilities. The 21st Space Wing spans the globe providing missile warning and defense, space domain awareness, and space control for combat forces and the national command authorities of the United States and Canada.

Sergeant Jordahl grew up in Roseville, Minnesota and after completing basic training in 1999, he attended Satellite and Wideband technical training at

FT. Gordon, GA. Since then, he has performed many duties in the communications/cyber systems career field including Section Chief, Flight Chief, acting First Sergeant, and Maintenance Superintendent. He has over 6 years of joint military experience and assignments include bases and locations in Maryland, Italy, North Carolina, California, and Colorado.

EDUCATION

2005 Airman Leadership School

2014 Non-Commissioned Officer Academy

2015 Electronic Systems Technology Associate Degree (CCAF)

2016 USAF Senior Non Commissioned Officer Academy

ASSIGNMENTS

1. Sep 1999 – Oct 1999, Trainee, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, TX

2. Oct 1999 – Feb 2000, Student, Electronic Principles, Medina Annex, Lackland AFB, TX

3. Feb 2000 – Jul 2000, Student, Satellite and Wideband Maintenance, Ft. Gordon, GA

4. Aug 2000 - May 2002, Wideband Maintenance Apprentice, 789th Communication Squadron, Davidsonville Communications Site, Andrews AFB, MD

5. May 2002 - Jun 2004, Wideband Maintenance Journeyman/ Craftsman, 31st Communication Squadron, Aviano AB, Italy

6. Jul 2004 – Jul 2010, Special Ops Comm Technician, JMAU RTO, Spec Ops Team Leader, LNO RTO, Joint Communications Unit, Fort Bragg, NC

7. Jul 2010 - Jul 2015, Operations NCOIC, NRO, Vandenberg AFB, CA

8. Jul 2015 - Mar 2016, Section Chief Mission Assurance, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, CO

9. Mar 2016 - Jun 2018, Flight Chief Mission Assurance, Additional Duty First Sergeant, Superintendent Mission Assurance, 16th Space Control Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO

10. Aug 2018 - PRES, Superintendent, Combat Development Division, 21st Operations Group, Peterson AFB, CO

AWARDS & DECORATIONS

Bronze Star with one oak leaf cluster

Defense Meritorious Service Medal

Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster

Joint Service Commendation Medal with two oak leaf clusters

Joint Service Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters

Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters

Army Achievement Medal

Joint Meritorious Unit Award with one oak leaf cluster

Combat Readiness Medal with two oak leaf clusters

AF Good Conduct Medal with five oak leaf clusters

National Defense Service Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Medal with one oak leaf cluster

Iraq Campaign Medal with one oak leaf cluster

Global War On Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Nuclear Deterrence Operations Service Medal