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Donald C. Wurster
United States Air Force general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lieutenant General Donald C. Wurster is a retired United States Air Force officer who served as Commander, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The command is a major command of the United States Air Force and the Air Force component of United States Special Operations Command. AFSOC provides Air Force Special Operations Forces for worldwide deployment and assignment to unified combatant commanders. The command has approximately 12,900 active-duty, Reserve, Air National Guard and civilian professionals.
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Donald C. Wurster | |
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![]() Lieutenant General Donald C. Wurster | |
Nickname(s) | Donny |
Born | Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1973–2011 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | Air Force Special Operations Command Special Operations Command Pacific 16th Special Operations Wing 16th Operations Group 21st Special Operations Squadron |
Battles/wars | Gulf War Filipino Insurgency |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
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