John Thompson Guice (5 November 1923 – 1 October 2001) was a senior United States Air Force officer who served as the Director of the Air National Guard from February 1977 to April 1981.[3][4]
John T. Guice | |
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Born | [1] Kosciusko, Mississippi | 5 November 1923
Died | 1 October 2001[2] Tucson, Arizona | (aged 77)
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1944–1982 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands held | Air National Guard |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) |
He completed pilot training in May 1944, and graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1947. He was a graduate of Air War College Commemorative History class of 1966.[5] In 1972, Guice was assigned as executive of the National Guard Bureau, moving up to deputy director of the Air National Guard in 1974 and director in 1977.