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Paul Moga
U.S. Air Force general (born 1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Daniel Moga[1] (born November 13, 1972[2]) is a United States Air Force major general who has served as the commander of Third Air Force since April 3, 2024.[3] He most recently served as chief of staff of United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa from 2023 to 2024. He previously served as the Commandant of Cadets of the United States Air Force Academy from 2021 to 2023, and as the deputy director for operations of the United States Northern Command.[4][5][6][7][8]
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Nickname(s) | Mugsy,[1] Max[2] |
Born | (1972-11-13) November 13, 1972 (age 51) Saint Paul, Minnesota, U.S.[1] |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1995–present |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Third Air Force Commandant of Cadets, U.S. Air Force Academy 33rd Fighter Wing 525th Fighter Squadron |
Battles/wars | NATO bombing of Yugoslavia Iraq War |
Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Southwest University (MS)[citation needed] |
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Moga was also the host of American Heroes Channel (formerly named the Military Channel) Television shows Showdown: Air Combat and Great Planes.[2]