
George Riebling
National Security Analyst
Air Force Veteran • 26 Years Service • Colonel
Connect with George Riebling →George Riebling is a retired USAF Colonel with 26 years of distinguished service as an Air Battle Manager, including operational assignments across five command and control weapon systems. He holds a Bachelor of Journalism, Radio & Television from the University of Missouri. Following his military career, he spent a decade as a senior executive at NATO and two years with Boeing in strategy and business development, bringing a wealth of experience in defense and national security. Based in St. Louis, George enjoys attending Mizzou sporting events, spending time with his grandson, and playing senior softball. His deep operational knowledge and leadership experience make him a trusted voice on military strategy, defense policy, and security affairs.
Credentials
- Retired USAF Colonel, 26 Years Service
- Former NATO Senior Executive (10 years)
- Boeing Strategy and Business Development (2 years)
- Operational experience across 5 Command and Control weapon systems
Expertise
Education
- Bachelor of Journalism, Radio & Television — University of Missouri (1983)
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