REFERENCE FOR: DEAN ALLEN SNOW

FOR CONSIDERATION BY UNITED STATES SPACE FORCE SELECTION AUTHORITIES

1 · NATURE OF REFERENCE

This document is written as a composite-style character reference, summarizing how a person who has observed Dean Allen Snow closely—across hardship, rebuilding, and creative work—might describe his suitability for roles demanding resilience, ethical judgment, and strategic thinking.

2 · CORE CHARACTER TRAITS

First and foremost, Snow is defined by tenacity. He has survived adversity that would have permanently derailed many people, including a wrongful conviction and the long-term social and psychological consequences that followed. Across all of this, he has maintained:

• A consistent moral orientation toward protecting the vulnerable.
• A refusal to become predatory, even in predatory environments.
• A willingness to self-reflect and grow rather than simply blame.
• A deep, if wounded, commitment to family and loyalty.

3 · EMOTIONAL & PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE

Snow feels deeply and thinks long-term. He does not “shut off” his emotions; instead, he channels them into writing, system design, and conceptual frameworks. His intensity can be misread by those who are uncomfortable with directness, but beneath that intensity is a strong sense of responsibility and an aversion to injustice.

Under pressure, he tends to become quieter, more focused, and more analytical, not louder. His instinct is to stabilize the situation first and process his own feelings later.

4 · INTEGRITY & ACCOUNTABILITY

Having been failed by institutions, Snow is highly sensitive to questions of integrity. He reacts strongly to lies, gaslighting, and the rewriting of history to serve convenience. While this can sometimes make him uncompromising in arguments, it also means:

• He does not take lightly the power to make decisions that affect others.
• He is unlikely to ignore or cover up wrongdoing.
• He understands the human cost when systems get it wrong.

5 · TEAM & MISSION ORIENTATION

Despite long periods of being forced to operate alone, Snow does not idolize lone-wolf behavior. He values genuine teamwork and is at his best when he believes he is part of a mission that matters. He respects competence, honesty, and courage in others, regardless of rank or background.

He can be direct when he believes people are being careless with truth or responsibility, but he is also capable of listening and adjusting when presented with new information.

6 · OVERALL ASSESSMENT

In a Space Force context, where stress will be high, stakes will be real, and the margin for error will be slim, Snow brings:

• Proven ability to endure and function under prolonged adversity.
• A mind trained by experience to think in scenarios, not snapshots.
• Ethical instincts sharpened by having seen the worst of what can happen without them.
• Creative and technical abilities that could be leveraged in simulations, AI-human interaction, and narrative operations.

If evaluated fairly and holistically, his history should not be seen solely as a liability, but as evidence of what he has already survived and the strength he could bring to any team tasked with guarding the next frontier.