Major Bradford (“Pilgrim”) is an Assistant Professor of Law at the United States Air Force Academy where he is the Director of Cyber Programs in the ‘Law, Technology & Warfare Research Cell.’ He also coaches the USAFA Moot Court team and is the Officer Representative for the Men's Tennis Team. He teaches Cyber Law and Law for Air Force Officers, a required course for all 4,400 cadets.

Maj Bradford received his commission in April 2011 through ROTC Detachment 855 in Provo, Utah.  While in Law School, he was the Managing Editor of Publication for the Journal of Public Law, a Moot Court Team board member, and the competition chairman for the Trial Advocacy Team.  He also worked for two federal judges and the Utah Attorney General’s office while attending law school.  After law school he was admitted to the North Carolina bar and entered active duty as an Air Force Judge Advocate.

Maj Bradford's career has taken him to numerous states and nine countries, where he has worked on detainee operations, dynamic targeting, and hundreds of courts-martial.

Bachelor of Science, Interpersonal Communications with minor in Political Science, magna cum laude, Southern Utah University (2007)

Juris Doctor, J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (2011)

Master of Laws in Space, Cyber & Telecommunications Law, University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2022)

JASOC Excellence in Advocacy Award

Meritorious Service Medal with device

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal with device

Army Commendation Medal

Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon with device

Army Expert Weapons Qualification Badge

DANCON March Medal