Derek France

Summary

Derek Charles France[1] (born c. 1970) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the commander of the Ninth Air Force. He previously served as the commander of Third Air Force.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

Derek France
Bornc. 1970 (age 53–54)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Air Force
Years of service1992–present
RankLieutenant General
Commands heldNinth Air Force
Third Air Force
380th Air Expeditionary Wing
325th Fighter Wing
3rd Operations Group
43rd Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit (3)

In March 2024, France was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as commander of the Ninth Air Force.[9][10]

References edit

  1. ^ "Yearbook" (PDF). s3.amazonaws.com. 1992. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  2. ^ Svan, Jennifer (April 7, 2022). "Command nominations include assignment changes for Air Force in Europe". Stars and Stripes. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  3. ^ Grimaldo, Edgar (June 22, 2022). "Third Air Force welcomes new commander, Maj. Gen. France takes reins of USAFE-AFAFRICA's only NAF". DVIDS. Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany: 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Retrieved June 22, 2022.
  4. ^ "MAJOR GENERAL DEREK C. FRANCE". www.af.mil.
  5. ^ "Col. Derek C. France speaks to media". www.tyndall.af.mil.
  6. ^ "Commander shadows pharmacy technician". www.tyndall.af.mil.
  7. ^ "Colonel Derek C. France, 325th Fighter Wing commander". www.tyndall.af.mil.
  8. ^ "3RD Operations Group welcomes new commander". www.jber.jb.mil.
  9. ^ "PN1495 — Maj. Gen. Derek C. France — Air Force". U.S. Congress. March 12, 2024.
  10. ^ "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense.

External links edit

  •   Media related to Derek C. France at Wikimedia Commons
Military offices
Preceded by
David E. Graff
Commander of the 325th Fighter Wing
2014–2016
Succeeded by
Michael F. Hernandez
Preceded by Senior Executive Officer to the Vice Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force
2016–2017
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing
2017–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Deputy Director of Operations of the United States Central Command
2018–2020
Succeeded by
David C. Foley
Preceded by Director of Operations, Strategic Deterrence, and Nuclear Integration of the United States Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa
2020–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Third Air Force
2022–2024
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commander of Ninth Air Force
2024–present
Incumbent