Dr. William P. Roach is a member of the Scientific and Professional Cadre of Senior Executives, is Chief Scientist, Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Arlington, Virginia. The office has a staff of approximately 200 people and an annual working budget of nearly $500 million that supports more than 5,000 worldwide basic research projects critical to the defense of the U.S. The office selects, sponsors and manages research relevant to Air and Space Force needs in science and technology, and is the single manager for the entire Air and Space Force basic research programs.  Dr. Roach received 2003 Air Force Star Team Award for Excellence in Basic Research, Air Force Civilian Commendation Award elected as a Fellow, Laser Institute of America, The International Society for Optical Engineering, SPIE, and Air Force Research Laboratory, Directed Energy Directorate, among others.