Bruce A. Wright

Bruce A. Wright
Official portrait, 2005
NicknameOrville
Bornc. 1951 (age 74–75)
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Air Force
Service years
1973–2008
Rank
Lieutenant General
CommandsUnited 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
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
EducationUnited 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

Wright was promoted to the following ranks:[3]

InsigniaRankDate of rank
Second LieutenantJune 6, 1973
First LieutenantJune 6, 1975
CaptainJune 6, 1977
MajorOctober 1, 1983
Lieutenant ColonelJune 1, 1988
ColonelDecember 1, 1992
Brigadier GeneralJune 1, 1998
Major GeneralJanuary 1, 2001
Lieutenant GeneralDecember 10, 2001

References

  1. 1 2 "President". Air Force Association.
  2. ↑ "Air Force Association Announces Lt Gen Bruce Wright as New President" (Press release).
  3. 1 2 "LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRUCE A. WRIGHT". www.af.mil.
  4. ↑ "Bruce Wright". www.csis.org.
  5. ↑ "Bruce Wright - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  6. ↑ "USFJ leader: Bond with Japan strengthening". Stars and Stripes.
  7. ↑ "5th AF commander takes to the skies one last time". Pacific Air Forces. 7 February 2008.
  8. ↑ "New USFJ commander renews friendship with Misawa mayor". Stars and Stripes.