Master Sergeant Troy Talford is the Aerospace Science Instructor of the Air Force JROTC program at Northwestern High school in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Master Sergeant Talford served in the Air Force for twenty-eight years as a Security Forces Specialist. Master Sergeant joined Northwestern AFJROTC in February 2022.
He has a Bachelors in Business Administration with a Minor in Philosophy, a Associates Degree in Criminal Justice and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling. He is currently married to Carmela Talford, and they have two children, Troy Jr. (Deceased), and Brandon. He also has three wonderful granddaughters, Zuri, Ivy, and Xylah.
Master Sergeant Troy E. Talford
Master Sergeant Troy E. Talford
Aerospace Science Instructor
2503 West Main Street
Rock Hill, SC 29732
Phone number: (803) 981-1243
Fax: (803)981-1243
Email: ttalford@rhmail.org
AFJROTC Email: troy.talford.jrotc@au.af.edu
Commissioned in June 2005 through the Reserve Officer Training Corps at Clemson University, Major Chandler began his career as a Combat Systems Officer (CSO), specializing as an Electronic Warfare Officer (EWO). After completing Navigator/EWO training at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, he was assigned to the AC-130H Gunship platform. From 2007 to 2013, he served with the 16th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and later at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, where he flew multiple combat deployments in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. As a Senior CSO, he logged over 2,300 flight hours, including combat missions in high-threat environments. In 2013, Major Chandler was selected as a Lead Instructor and Evaluator at the newly established CSO Training School, 451st Flying Training Squadron, Pensacola Naval Air Station, Florida etc. Major joined Northwestern AFJROTC in August 2025.
MAJOR LANDON P. CHANDLER
Landon P. Chandler, Major
AFJROTC, Senior Aerospace Science Instructor
Rock Hill, SC 29732
2503 West Main Street
Phone: 803-981-1221
School Email: LChandler@rhmail.org
AFJROTC Email: landon.chandler.jrotc@au.af.edu
2503 W Main St, Rock Hill, SC 29732
If you have any questions or concerns you may contact us at nwhsafjrotc@gmail.com. We will work to try and answer any questions concerning any questions about the cadet corp. You may also contact the instructors if you have any personal questions about the cadet corps. Thank you and have a nice day!