He previously served as the military deputy to the assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and integration from 2021 to 2023.

July 1996–June 1998, Chief, Commanders Action Group and FDS Operations Manager; Space-Based Infrared System Program Office, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. 3.

June 2000–May 2004, Senior Flight Commander; Chief, Production Division and director of Engineering, Air Force Communications Support Facility, White Sands Missile Range, Las Cruces, N.M. 5.

June 2005–May 2008, MILSATCOM Program Element Monitor and Chief, Congressional & Media Affairs, Space Acquisition Directorate, Office of the Under Secretary of the Air Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 7.

July 2023–present, Director of Staff, Headquarters U.S. Space Force, the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. Whitney is the recipient of the following awards:[1]