COLONEL EVAN C. "BOGEY" PARR
U.S. Air Force
Commander
Joint Planning Support Element

Col Evan Parr is the Commander, Joint Planning Support Element (JPSE), Joint Enabling Capabilities Command, United States Transportation Command, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia.  The JPSE rapidly deploys mission-tailored, ready joint planners and public affairs professionals in order to accelerate the formation and increase the effectiveness of joint force headquarters and bridge joint operational requirements for joint, multinational, and interagency headquarters.

Col Parr earned his commission from the United States Air Force academy in 2005. After earning his wings from Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin AFB, TX, he reported for his first operational assignment at Elmendorf AFB, AK. Flying the F-15C before transitioning to the F-22A, Col Parr has served three flying tours in addition to multiple worldwide deployments. Additionally, he served as an airpower strategist for HAF/A3K as part of CHECKMATE. Col Parr recently was the Chief of the Combat Forces Division, Directorate of Plans, Programs and Requirements, Headquarters, Air Combat Command, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA. He was responsible for the operational requirements of over 2,000 fighter aircraft, Advanced Targeting Pods, Combat ID, and Aircrew Life Support. Col Parr is a graduate of the School of Advanced Air and Space Studies and has over 1800 hours of flight time including 66 combat hours.