Michael J. Schmidt is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as director of the PEO F-35 Lightning Joint Program Office since July 5, 2022.[1] Previously he served as director of the C3I Networks Directorate from April 2018 to July 2022. Before that, he was the director of the Fighters and Bombers Directorate.[2][3][4][5]

Michael J. Schmidt
Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsF-35 Lightning Joint Program Office
C3I Networks Directorate
Fighters and Bombers Directorate
ISR and SOF Directorate Directorate
696th Armament Systems Squadron
AwardsAir Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit

References

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  1. ^ Tirpak, John (July 5, 2022). "Schmidt Succeeds Fick as New F-35 PEO; Two USAF Directors in a Row May Signal JPO Break-Up". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  2. ^ "MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. SCHMIDT". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Michael Schmidt - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  5. ^ "Brig. Gen. Michael Schmidt takes over C3I&N Directorate". Wright-Patterson AFB. April 13, 2018.
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Military offices
Preceded by Director of the Fighters and Bombers Directorate
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the C3I Networks Directorate
2018–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Program Executive Officer of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office
2022–present
Incumbent