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Air Force ROTC

CAPTAIN MAYS

Captain Myah Mays

Capt Myah Mays is currently an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies and Recruiting Officer for Air Force ROTC Detachment 785, at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. He is responsible for recruiting, educating, training, and developing officer candidates into Air and Space Force commissioned officers through a comprehensive college program comprised of service doctrine, academic instruction, physical fitness and practical leadership experiences.

Capt Mays entered the Air Force in May 2017, receiving her commissioning from the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. She has served on active duty for nine years, and has held various positions to include, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Flight Commander and Deputy Director.

Prior to her current position, Capt Mays was the Chief of Manpower and Readiness, assigned to Headquarters Fifteenth Air Force at Shaw Air Force Base, SC.

Education

2017 Bachelor of Science, Behavioral Sciences, U.S. Air Force Academy, CO

2018 Initial Force Support Officer Course, Keesler AFB, MS

2021 Master of Arts, Human Relations, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK

2024 Squadron Officer School. Maxwell AFB, AL

Assignments

  1. July 2017 – July 2018, Admissions Advisor, H1, United States Air Force Academy, CO
  2. October 2018 – January 2020, Section Commander, 99 Civil Engineer Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, NV
  3. January 2020 – September 2021, Deputy SARC, 99 Air Base Wing, Nellis AFB, NV
  4. September 2021- June 2022, Manpower and Personnel Deputy Director, A1, United States Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis AFB, NV
  5. July 2023- July 2024, Sustainment Services Flight Commander, 20 Force Support Squadron, Shaw AFB, SC.
  6. Deployment: May 2023 - November 2023, Dignified Transfer Officer in Charge, Dover AFB, DE.
  7. July 2024-July 2025, Chief, Manpower and Readiness, Headquarters Fifteenth Air Force, Shaw AFB, SC
  8. July 2025-Present: Assistant professor and Recruiting Officer, Air Force Reserve Corps Detachment 785, University of Memphis, Memphis, TN

Major Awards and Decorations

Air Force Commendation Medal with three Oak Leaf Cluster

Air Force Achievement Medal

Effective Dates for Promotion

Second Lieutenant - 24 May 2017

First Lieutenant - 24 May 2019

Captain - 24 May 2021

(Current as of 15 Jan 26)