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Michael C. Gould
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For other people named Michael Gould, see Michael Gould (disambiguation).
Lieutenant General Michael Carl Gould[1] (born December 21, 1953)[2] is a retired senior officer of the United States Air Force who served as the 18th Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy.[3] He assumed command on June 9, 2009,[4] and retired from service in July 2013. He previously served as director of operations and plans, United States Transportation Command, Scott Air Force Base. Gould is a command pilot with more than 3,000 hours in a variety of aircraft.
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Quick Facts 18th Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy, President ...
Michael C. Gould | |
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18th Superintendent of the United States Air Force Academy | |
In office June 9, 2009 ā August 12, 2013 | |
President | Barack Obama |
Preceded by | John F. Regni |
Succeeded by | Michelle D. Johnson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1953-12-21) December 21, 1953 (age 70) |
Military career | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1973ā2013 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | United States Air Force Academy Second Air Force Third Air Force Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center 97th Air Mobility Wing 22nd Air Refueling Wing 305th Operations Group |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (3) Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) |
Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Webster University (MA) |
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