Col. James O. Poss is the Director of Intelligence, at Headquarters, USAFE, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He is responsible for the command’s intelligence operations, assessments and recommendations to the United States European Command.  He received his commission through the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Southern Mississippi.  Prior to assuming his duties with USAFE, Colonel Poss commanded the 70th Intelligence Wing at Fort George G. Meade, Md., where he supported the National Security Agency worldwide.  He also commanded the 488th Intelligence Squadron, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, flying RC-135’s in combat during the Kosovo Air War and Operation NORTHERN WATCH against Iraq. Colonel Poss was Chief of Intelligence for Central Command Air Forces during the initial phase of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM against the Taliban in Afghanistan.