Paul J. Fletcher

Major General Paul J. Fletcher
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch United States Air Force
Years of service 1974–2007
Rank Major General
Commands held Combat Operations
435th Tactical Airlift Wing
37th Tactical Airlift Squadron
62nd Tactical Airlift
Strategic Planner Operational Plans & Interoperability Directorate (J7) Commandant Combat Aerial
Commander 314th Operations Group
16th Air Force
314th Airlift Wing
Plans & Programs Washington D.C.
Vice Commander 16th Air Force
Commander 16th Air Force
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster
Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster
Defense Meritorious Service Medal
Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters
Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster
Humanitarian Service Medal

Maj. Gen. Paul J. Fletcher is Vice Commander, 3rd Air Force, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. As the component numbered air force for U.S. European Command, 3rd Air Force is responsible for supporting the EUCOM commander at the operational and tactical level and directing all USAFE forces engaged in contingency and wartime operations in the EUCOM area of responsibility. Third Air Force units include the headquarters AFFOR staff, 603rd Air Operations Center, 10 wings and three stand-alone groups. In addition, as EUCOM's senior military representative to the British government, he represents U.S. military forces based in the United Kingdom.

General Fletcher was commissioned through the Washington State University ROTC program. His experience includes airlift operations; programming; acquisition management; joint planning for modeling and simulation support for training; and standing up the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, and has flown more than 3,500 hours, primarily in the C-130E.

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President Bill Clinton speaks with Col. Paul Fletcher, USAF, before boarding Air Force One, November 4, 1999.

Effective dates of promotion

Promotions
Rank Date
Major GeneralNov. 1, 2003 - Nov. 1, 2007 (Retired)
Brigadier GeneralMarch 1, 2000 – Nov. 1, 2003
ColonelDec. 1, 1993 – March 1, 2000
Lieutenant ColonelJuly 1, 1988 – Dec. 1, 1993
MajorNov. 1, 1983 – July 1, 1988
CaptainJan 8, 1977 – Nov. 1, 1983
First LieutenantJan 8, 1975 – Jan 8, 1977
Second LieutenantJan 8, 1973 – Jan 8, 1975

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