John G. Lorber

John G. Lorber

General John G. Lorber
Born (1941-12-25) December 25, 1941
Waverly, Iowa
Allegiance  United States of America
Service/branch  United States Air Force
Years of service 1964–1997
Rank General
Commands held Pacific Air Forces
432nd Tactical Fighter Wing
79th Tactical Fighter Squadron
Battles/wars Vietnam War
Awards Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross (2)
Air Medal (16)

General John George Lorber (born December 25, 1941)[1] served as commander of Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. As commander, he had responsibility for Air Force activities spread over half the world in a command that supports 44,000 Air Force people serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, South Korea and Japan.

Background

General Lorber graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1964. He flew as a fast-moving forward air controller in Vietnam, has commanded a fighter squadron and wing, and is a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, primarily in fighter aircraft. He retired from active duty on June 25, 1997.

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