Darrell Seale received military commendations during his United States Air Force service and later earned corporate awards for leadership, individual performance and teamwork. He also received recognition for volunteer service.
He followed his father’s example into the Air Force and later spent approximately two decades in aerospace and defense. His civilian career included senior management roles and a 2014 relocation to Abu Dhabi at Lockheed Martin’s request.
Darrell Seale received Presidential Volunteer Service Awards from 2010 through 2014. He also served with Divers 4 Heroes and Patriot Divers, organizations involved in diving and support for veterans.
Recognition During Darrell Seale’s Air Force Service
Darrell Seale studied Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and Aerospace Studies at Oregon State University on a full Air Force ROTC scholarship. He graduated cum laude in 1991 and commissioned as an Air Force officer.
Darrell Seale’s military recognition includes the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, two Air Force Achievement Medals and two Air Force Organizational Excellence Awards.
He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst in 1998 and completed the Advanced Program Manager Course at Defense Acquisition University that year.
After active duty, Darrell Seale moved into civilian aerospace and defense work, eventually advancing into senior leadership. He received separate professional awards during this stage of his career.
Darrell Seale’s Professional Recognition After Active Duty
Darrell Seale spent approximately two decades in aerospace and defense after leaving the Air Force. He advanced into senior leadership and received awards from LM MFC and the LM Management Club.
Darrell Seale’s professional honors included the Individual Excellence Award, LM MFC, and the Team Excellence Award, LM MFC, both received in 2016.
In 2021, he received the Excellence Award, COVID-19 Heroes Team, LM MFC.
Lockheed Martin asked him to relocate to Abu Dhabi in 2014. He continued his aerospace and defense career in the UAE, where he remained after retirement.
Leadership, Inclusion, and Board Service
Darrell Seale received the LM Management Club’s Leadership Excellence Award in 2010, the We Never Forget Who We’re Working For® Award in 2011, and the Excellence in Leadership Award in 2016.
He also served on Exechon Enterprises’ Board of Directors beginning in 2015.
Darrell Seale received the Diversity Inclusion Quarterly Excellence Award, LM MFC, in 2015 and the Diversity Inclusion Annual Excellence Award, LM MFC, in 2016.
Darrell Seale also served on the American Chamber of Commerce Abu Dhabi’s Board of Directors from 2018 to 2019.
Volunteer Recognition and Community Service
Darrell Seale received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award in each year from 2010 through 2014. He also served on the boards of Divers 4 Heroes (2010–2013) and the Lockheed Martin Dive Club (2009–2014). From 2014 to 2018, he was Co-Founder, Vice President and Instructor with Patriot Divers, which uses scuba diving to support wounded and disabled veterans.
He served on the National Kidney Foundation’s Board of Directors from 2015 to 2017. At the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019, he played Unified Sports volleyball with athletes with and without disabilities and presented more than 50 medals to competitors.
About Darrell Seale
Darrell Seale is a U.S. Air Force veteran and retired international business executive who makes his home in Abu Dhabi, UAE. His background includes active-duty military service followed by approximately two decades in aerospace and defense, where he progressed to senior leadership roles. The service and recognition history of Darrell Seale includes military commendations as well as later professional recognition for individual performance, teamwork, leadership, and diversity and inclusion.
