David J. Julazadeh is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy chief of staff for capability development of Allied Command Transformation, succeeding Thomas Sharpy.[1][2] He served as the chief of staff of the United States European Command. Previously, he was the director for plans, policy, strategy, and capabilities of the Pacific Air Forces.[3][4][5][6]
David J. Julazadeh | |
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| Nickname(s) | Dave |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 455th Air Expeditionary Wing 52nd Fighter Wing 56th Operations Support Squadron |
| Battles / wars | War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross |
Julazadeh is from East Peoria, Illinois[7] and graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in 1984.[8][9][10] He attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Julazadeh later earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994 and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree from the Air Command and Staff College in 2003.[3]
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- ^ Sequence. Chillicothe, Illinois: Illinois Valley Central High School. 1984. p. 113.
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