David Julazadeh

David J. Julazadeh is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as the deputy chief of staff for capability development of Allied Command Transformation, succeeding Thomas Sharpy.[1][2] He most recently 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
Nickname(s)Dave
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1989–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands held455th Air Expeditionary Wing
52nd Fighter Wing
56th Operations Support Squadron
Battles/warsWar in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense 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]

References

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  1. "PN960 – Nomination, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". www.congress.gov. August 4, 2021.
  2. "General Officer Announcement". www.defense.gov (Press release). August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
  3. "MAJOR GENERAL DAVID J. JULAZADEH". www.af.mil. September 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
  4. "David Julazadeh – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  5. "U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh, left, commander of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, center, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Victor Pereira, left, commander of 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, during an immersion tour on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 16, 2015". www.defense.gov.
  6. "Germany fighter wing's new commander takes lead in era of change". Stars and Stripes.
  7. "Man behind 52 FW mission sets priorities". November 15, 2012.
  8. Sequence. Chillicothe, Illinois: Illinois Valley Central High School. 1984. p. 113.
  9. "IVC Bands Mission & History". Illinois Valley Central Bands. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
  10. Moewe, Karen (May 4, 2016). "District financially safe for next year". Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois: Gannett Co., Inc. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
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