Derek France
Derek France | |
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 Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Born | c. 1970 (age 53–54) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1992–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Ninth Air Force Third Air Force 380th Air Expeditionary Wing 325th Fighter Wing 3rd Operations Group 43rd Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
Derek Charles France[1] (born c. 1970) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the commander of the Ninth Air Force. He previously served as the commander of Third Air Force.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
In March 2024, France was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as commander of the Ninth Air Force.[9][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Yearbook" (PDF). s3.amazonaws.com. 1992. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ Svan, Jennifer (7 April 2022). "Command nominations include assignment changes for Air Force in Europe". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ Grimaldo, Edgar (22 June 2022). "Third Air Force welcomes new commander, Maj. Gen. France takes reins of USAFE-AFAFRICA's only NAF". DVIDS. Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany: 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved 22 June 2022.
- ^ "MAJOR GENERAL DEREK C. FRANCE". www.af.mil.
- ^ "Col. Derek C. France speaks to media". www.tyndall.af.mil.
- ^ "Commander shadows pharmacy technician". www.tyndall.af.mil.
- ^ "Colonel Derek C. France, 325th Fighter Wing commander". www.tyndall.af.mil.
- ^ "3RD Operations Group welcomes new commander". www.jber.jb.mil.
- ^ "PN1495 — Maj. Gen. Derek C. France — Air Force". U.S. Congress. 12 March 2024.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.
External links
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