Michael T. Plehn
Michael Todd Plehn (born 1965) is a lieutenant general in the United States Air Force, who serves as the 17th President of the National Defense University. He previously served as deputy commander of the United States Southern Command. He is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy.[1][2]
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| Born | 1965 (age 56–57) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1988–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | National Defense University 1st Special Operations Wing 27th Operations Group 19th Special Operations Squadron |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Awards and decorations
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Air Force Master Navigator Badge |
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Basic Parachutist Badge |
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Joint Chiefs of Staff Identification Badge |
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Office of the Secretary of Defense Identification Badge |
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Effective dates of promotion[1]
| Rank | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant | June 1, 1988 |
 First Lieutenant | June 1, 1990 |
 Captain | June 1, 1992 |
 Major | August 1, 1998 |
 Lieutenant Colonel | May 1, 2001 |
 Colonel | August 1, 2005 |
 Brigadier General | July 22, 2011 |
 Major General | May 5, 2014 |
 Lieutenant General | October 22, 2018 |
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References
- "Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
- "Lt. Gen. Michael T. Plehn". U.S. Southern Command. November 2018. Archived from the original on 2020-09-20.
- "Lieutenant General Michael T. Plehn, USAF".
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