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Bruce A. Wright | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2005 | |
| Nickname | Orville |
| Born | c. 1951 (age 74–75) |
| Allegiance | United States |
Branch | United States Air Force |
Service years | 1973–2008 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Forces Japan 5th Air Force Air Intelligence Agency Joint Information Operations Center 35th Fighter Wing 86th Operations Group 52nd Support Group 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Education | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Golden Gate University (MPA) |
Bruce A. Wright is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the president of the Air & Space Forces Association.[1][2] He last served in active duty as commander of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to April 2008.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
After retiring, he worked at Lockheed Martin for nine years.[1]
Dates of promotion
[edit]Wright was promoted to the following ranks:[3]
| Insignia | Rank | Date of rank |
|---|---|---|
 | Second Lieutenant | June 6, 1973 |
 | First Lieutenant | June 6, 1975 |
 | Captain | June 6, 1977 |
 | Major | October 1, 1983 |
 | Lieutenant Colonel | June 1, 1988 |
 | Colonel | December 1, 1992 |
 | Brigadier General | June 1, 1998 |
 | Major General | January 1, 2001 |
 | Lieutenant General | December 10, 2001 |
References
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This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force
- 1 2 "President". Air Force Association.
- ↑ "Air Force Association Announces Lt Gen Bruce Wright as New President" (Press release).
- 1 2 "LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRUCE A. WRIGHT". www.af.mil.
- ↑ "Bruce Wright". www.csis.org.
- ↑ "Bruce Wright - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
- ↑ "USFJ leader: Bond with Japan strengthening". Stars and Stripes.
- ↑ "5th AF commander takes to the skies one last time". Pacific Air Forces. 7 February 2008.
- ↑ "New USFJ commander renews friendship with Misawa mayor". Stars and Stripes.
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