JOE DADIOMOFF
UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Joe Dadiomoff is an elite leader with over two decades of distinguished Special Operations service in the United States Marine Corps and U.S. Army. With extensive experience in leadership, ground combat, aviation, and joint special operations, Joe built a career on the principles of resilience, strategic decision-making, and adaptive leadership in high-pressure environments.
After earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Marketing from James Madison University, Joe commissioned as a U.S. Marine Corps Officer through the Officer Candidate School program in 2002. Over the course of a dynamic military career, he accumulated deep expertise across multiple leadership roles, including serving as an AH-1W Cobra attack helicopter pilot, Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), AH-6M Little Bird attack pilot, and instructor for Special Operations Forces.
A key highlight of Joe’s service was his time as a Marine with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), where he flew the highly specialized AH-6M Little Bird and served as Program Manager and Standardization Officer for the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Forward Airborne Controller (Airborne) program. His leadership extended beyond the cockpit, as he was selected to serve at Naval Special Warfare Development Group as a JTAC Instructor and Evaluator, further honing his skills in joint operations and training and deploying with the next generation of special operators.
Joe later served as a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army, where he continued to contribute as a Regimental Flight Lead, Standardization Instructor Pilot, and Program Manager, responsible for building and leading teams in complex missions, critical aviation and special operations programs. His leadership philosophy, shaped by over 20 combat deployments and extensive training through some of the military’s most elite programs, focused on cultivating high-performance teams capable of thriving in uncertainty and operational complexity.
Joe later served as a Warrant Officer in the U.S. Army, where he continued to contribute as a Regimental Flight Lead, Standardization Instructor Pilot, and Program Manager, responsible for building and leading teams in complex missions, critical aviation and special operations programs. His leadership philosophy, shaped by over 20 combat deployments and extensive training through some of the military’s most elite programs, focused on cultivating high-performance teams capable of thriving in uncertainty and operational complexity.
Joe attended a wide array of advanced military schools, including the Marine Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course, Joint Terminal Attack Controller Course, SERE-C training, Freefall Parachutist Course, and more, all of which underscored his commitment to operational excellence and leadership at the highest levels.
As a leadership consultant, Joe leverages his comprehensive background to empower leaders across industries to enhance their strategic vision, decision-making capabilities, and team effectiveness. His approach is informed by the same principles that guided his success in special operations: adaptability, precision, and the ability to lead in dynamic, high-stakes environments.
Joe resides in Cleveland, TN and is married to the former Callen Krakowski of Charleston, SC. Together, they have four children: Joshua, Easton, Jacob, and Josiah.
JOE DADIOMOFF
UNITED STATES SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
Joe’s military decorations include
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor (2 Awards)
Bronze Star with Valor Device
Bronze Star Medal (3 awards)
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal (2 awards)
Air Medal with Valor Device
Air Medal (18 awards)
Joint Service Commendation Medal with C Device
Joint Service Commendation Medal
Army Commendation Medal (2 awards)
Presidential Unit Citation
Navy Unit Citation (3 awards)
USAF Meritorious Unit Award
Army Superior Unit Award
National Defense Service Medal
Afghan Campaign Medal (4 awards)
Iraqi Campaign Medal (2 awards)
Inherent Resolve Medal (2 awards)
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
NATO Medal
Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (5 awards)
Army Service Ribbon
Navy Achievement Medal (2 awards)
Combat Action Ribbon (with Gold Star)
Michael J. Novosel Aviator of the Year (2020)
General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award (2023)
Aviator Badge
Airborne Parachutist Badge
Combat Action Badge
Military Freefall Badge