Veteran Owned
A Personal Commitment
My name is David Dodge and I am a Service-Disabled Veteran and a Learning & Development Professional.
As a Service-Disabled Veteran, I am dedicated to serving businesses with the same precision, dedication, and excellence I demonstrated during my military career. Las Vegas, Nevada based Affinity Learning is proud to be a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB).
Our Mission
At Affinity Learning, we are committed to:
Providing cutting-edge training and learning solutions
Supporting business team growth
Delivering customized instructional design
Leveraging decades of professional and military experience
A Journey of Service and Expertise
As a Service-Disabled Veteran and the founder of Affinity Learning, I bring over two decades of military service, technical expertise, and professional learning development to businesses seeking innovative training solutions.
Military Service
I proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force as an Aircraft Maintenance Technician, working on advanced airframes including the F-16, F-117, and F-22.
During my distinguished career, I:
Served as a Master Instructor on the F-16
Managed Training Development for the F-22 Program
Deployed during Operation Southern Watch to King Khalid AB, Saudi Arabia
Received multiple military commendations, including:
Two Meritorious Service Medals
Three Air Force Commendation Medals
Five Air Force Achievement Medals
Professional Evolution
My professional journey has been defined by adaptability and a passion for learning.
After retiring from the military, I translated my instructional expertise into corporate learning and development roles at prestigious companies such as:
Arcata Associates
SolarCity
Tesla
With a degree in Architecture and extensive experience in learning solutions, I founded Affinity Learning to help businesses develop their most valuable asset—their people
SBA Certified
As of November 2024, Affinity Learning is now certified as the following:
Veteran-Owned Small Business
Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business.
Veteran Community Involvement
Help R Heroes
David is a dedicated member of his community, finding great satisfaction in giving back. As a veteran, he is equally committed to making a difference for veterans, supporting the Help R Heroes organization in their mission to create a brighter future for those who have served their country.
David also serves as Secretary on the board for CyRoot Academy a non-profit whose goal is to provide veterans with the educational information and training related to careers in Information Technology and Cybersecurity as they transition to civilian life.