Our Team
All members of the NSA West team serve as unpaid volunteers and include active and retired members of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.
Shea Buckner
Chapter President
Shea is the current Battalion Intelligence Officer for 4/160 SOAR and is committed to the benevolent mission of the NSA-W and supporting the members of the Washington Branch.
Sam Patrick
Vice-President
Michael Cushman
Quartermaster
Mike recently retired from 4-160 SOAR where he spent his entire career as a MH-47G crew chief, flight engineer, maintainer and a plethora of other roles in the BN.
Mike continues to carry the Washington Branch legacy by serving as a board member of the NSA-W and sets the standard for what it means to be a Night Stalker.
Darian Kamin
Secretary
Warrant Officer One Darian Kamin is a dedicated intelligence professional who has served with the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) since 2021.
During his tenure as the Counterintelligence Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), WO1 Kamin expertly directed threat vulnerability assessments and managed comprehensive security programs to safeguard critical aviation operations.
He routinely provided tailored counterintelligence support, successfully mitigating insider threats and foreign intelligence collection efforts against regiment personnel and sensitive assets.
His proven ability to manage complex administrative requirements, communicate effectively across echelons, and protect vital information makes him an exceptional candidate for the position of board Secretary.
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