Michael J. Schmidt

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Michael J. Schmidt
Lt Gen Michael J. Schmidt (2).jpg
Official portrait, 2022
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branch United States Air Force
Years of service1990–present
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands F-35 Lightning Joint Program Office
C3I Networks Directorate
Fighters and Bombers Directorate
ISR and SOF Directorate Directorate
696th Armament Systems Squadron
Awards Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal (2)
Legion of Merit

Michael J. Schmidt is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who serves as director of the PEO F-35 Lightning Joint Program Office since 5 July 2022. [1] Previously he served as director of the C3I Networks Directorate from April 2018 to July 2022. Before that, he was the director of the Fighters and Bombers Directorate. [2] [3] [4] [5]

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References

  1. Tirpak, John (5 July 2022). "Schmidt Succeeds Fick as New F-35 PEO; Two USAF Directors in a Row May Signal JPO Break-Up". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved 6 July 2022.
  2. "MAJOR GENERAL MICHAEL J. SCHMIDT". www.af.mil.
  3. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. "Michael Schmidt - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
  5. "Brig. Gen. Michael Schmidt takes over C3I&N Directorate". Wright-Patterson AFB. 13 April 2018.

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Military offices
Preceded by Director of the Fighters and Bombers Directorate
2016–2018
Succeeded by
Preceded by Director of the C3I Networks Directorate
2018–2022
Succeeded by
Preceded by Program Executive Officer of the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program Office
2022–present
Incumbent