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U.S. Air Force lieutenant general From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ricky N. Rupp is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force since August 26, 2021.[1] He most recently served as the commander of Air Force District of Washington. Previously, he was the director of operations of the United States Transportation Command.[2][3][4][5]
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1989–present |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands | United States Forces Japan Fifth Air Force Air Force District of Washington 320th Air Expeditionary Wing 22nd Air Refueling Wing 14th Airlift Squadron |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit |
In July 2021, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the commander of Fifth Air Force and the United States Forces Japan, succeeding Kevin Schneider.[6][7]
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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United States Forces Japan Badge |
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
Rank | Date |
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![]() | May 4, 1989 |
![]() | May 4, 1991 |
![]() | May 4, 1993 |
![]() | July 1, 2000 |
![]() | April 1, 2004 |
![]() | August 1, 2009 |
![]() | November 7, 2014 |
![]() | June 2, 2018 |
![]() | August 27, 2021 |
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