Senior Aerospace Science Instructor

Colonel Christopher J. Zhulke is the newest instructor at MI-20141, joining the program in 2025 as the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor. A 1995 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, he served a distinguished career in the U.S. Air Force, including operational and instructional assignments, as well as command at the USAFE-AFAFRICA Warfare Center. Colonel Zuhlke is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours, primarily in the F-15E Strike Eagle, and holds extensive combat experience.

Aerospace Science Instructor

SMSgt Reinhart served in the United States Air Force for 21 years, holding various positions in aerospace ground equipment and later network communications career fields. He retired as a Senior Master Sergeant, serving as the Superintendent of Network Services. Senior Reinhart was an instructor for a middle school program equivalent to the Junior ROTC in Wichita, Kansas. After two years, SMSgt Reinhart transitioned to Michigan, where he instructed at Garden City's Air Force Junior ROTC program for a total of four years. In 2014, he established the Howell High School Air Force JROTC program. SMSgt Reinhart teaches leadership education, communication, and drill.