David Julazadeh

David J. Julazadeh
Nickname	Dave
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Air Force
Years of service	1989–2024
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	455th Air Expeditionary Wing 52nd Fighter Wing 56th Operations Support Squadron
Battles / wars	War in Afghanistan
Awards	Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross

David J. Julazadeh is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy chief of staff for capability development of Allied Command Transformation, succeeding Thomas Sharpy. ^{[1] [2]} He served as the chief of staff of the United States European Command. Previously, he was the director for plans, policy, strategy, and capabilities of the Pacific Air Forces. ^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Julazadeh is from East Peoria, Illinois ^[7] and graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in 1984. ^{[8] [9] [10]} He attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Julazadeh later earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994 and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree from the Air Command and Staff College in 2003. ^[3]

References

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1. "PN960 – Nomination, 117th Congress (2021–2022)". www.congress.gov. August 4, 2021.
2. "General Officer Announcement". www.defense.gov (Press release). August 5, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
3. "MAJOR GENERAL DAVID J. JULAZADEH". www.af.mil. September 2020. Retrieved August 5, 2020.
4. "David Julazadeh – Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
5. "U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh, left, commander of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, center, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Victor Pereira, left, commander of 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, during an immersion tour on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 16, 2015". www.defense.gov.
6. "Germany fighter wing's new commander takes lead in era of change". Stars and Stripes.
7. "Man behind 52 FW mission sets priorities". Spangdahlem Air Base. November 15, 2012.
8. Sequence. Chillicothe, Illinois: Illinois Valley Central High School. 1984. p. 113.
9. "IVC Bands Mission & History". Illinois Valley Central Bands. Retrieved August 12, 2021.
10. Moewe, Karen (May 4, 2016). "District financially safe for next year". Journal Star. Peoria, Illinois: Gannett Co., Inc. Retrieved August 12, 2021.

Military offices
Preceded by Christopher P. Weggeman	Commander of the 52nd Fighter Wing 2012–2014	Succeeded by Peter M. Bilodeau
Preceded by Mark D. Kelly	Commander of the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing 2015–2016	Succeeded by James R. Sears
Preceded by ???	Deputy Director of Operations of the United States Central Command 2016–2018	Succeeded by Derek France
Preceded by David W. Allvin	Director for Plans, Policy, Strategy, and Capabilities of the United States European Command 2018–2020	Succeeded by Charles R. Miller
Preceded by Patrick Piercey	Chief of Staff of the United States European Command 2020–2021	Succeeded by John D. Lamontagne
Preceded by Thomas J. Sharpy	Deputy Chief of Staff for Capability Development of the Allied Command Transformation 2021–2024	Succeeded by Jeffrey W. Hughes