Ricky N. Rupp is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force from 2021 to 2024.[1] He previously served as commander of the Air Force District of Washington from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he was the director of operations of the United States Transportation Command from 2017 to 2019.[2][3][4][5]
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–2024 |
| 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 (2) 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]
Awards and decorations
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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 |
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| Rank | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant |
May 4, 1989 |
 First Lieutenant |
May 4, 1991 |
 Captain |
May 4, 1993 |
 Major |
July 1, 2000 |
 Lieutenant Colonel |
April 1, 2004 |
 Colonel |
August 1, 2009 |
 Brigadier General |
November 7, 2014 |
 Major General |
June 2, 2018 |
 Lieutenant General |
August 27, 2021 |
References
edit- ^ "U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force Change of Command". Facebook. August 26, 2021.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Ricky N. Rupp (USAF)". United States Air Force. October 12, 2021. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021. Retrieved October 11, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
- ^ "Rupp assumes command of AFDW as Air Force vice chief presides". Air Force District of Washington. July 11, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "AFDW commander attends Selva retirement". Air Force District of Washington. August 1, 2019. Retrieved March 25, 2021.
- ^ "PN945 — Maj. Gen. Ricky N. Rupp — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved July 30, 2021.
- ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Lieutenant General Ricky N. Rupp".
External links
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