John G. Lorber

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John G. Lorber
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General John G. Lorber
BornDecember 25, 1941
DiedMarch 7, 2021 (Age 79)
Buried
US Air Force Academy Cemetery
Allegiance United States of America
BranchFlag of the United States Air Force.svg  United States Air Force
Years of service1964–1997
Rank General
CommandsPacific 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 (December 25, 1941 - March 7, 2021) [1] was a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF). He served as commander of Pacific Air Forces, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. As commander, he had responsibility for USAF activities spread over half the world in a command that supports 44,000 airmen serving principally in Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Republic of Korea and Japan.

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Background

General Lorber graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1964. He flew as a fast-moving forward air controller in the Vietnam War, 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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References

  1. "Defense.gov News Release: GENERAL OFFICER ANNOUNCEMENT". Archived from the original on 2010-11-29. Retrieved 2010-10-19.

2. Obituary Colorado Springs Gazette https://legcy.co/3f2h1Yo