Michael J. Lutton[1] is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who has served as the deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command since February 2024. He most recently served as commander of the Twentieth Air Force from 2020 to 2024. Previously, he was the Deputy Director for Nuclear and Homeland Defense Operations of the Joint Staff.[2][3][4][5][6][7]

Michael J. Lutton
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
RankLieutenant General
CommandsTwentieth Air Force
91st Missile Wing
381st Training Group
328th Weapons Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)

In July 2023, Lutton was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as deputy commander of Air Force Global Strike Command.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1991.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ "MICHAEL J. LUTTON". www.af.mil.
  3. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "Michael Lutton - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  5. ^ "Maj. Gen. Michael Lutton takes command of 20th Air Force". F.E. Warren Air Force Base. July 8, 2020.
  6. ^ "Maj. Gen. Lutton to Take Command of 20th Air Force". July 7, 2020.
  7. ^ "Leading 20th Air Force – Way Forward". The Cheyenne Post. August 4, 2020.
  8. ^ "PN818 — Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lutton — Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. July 11, 2023. Retrieved July 12, 2023.
  9. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 91st Missile Wing
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Preceded by Principal Assistant Deputy Administrator for Military Applications of the National Nuclear Security Administration
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director for Nuclear and Homeland Defense Operations of the Joint Staff
2018–2020
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the Twentieth Air Force
2020–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command
2024–present
Incumbent