John M. Loh
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John Michael Loh (born March 14, 1938)[1] is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force (USAF) who last served as Commander, Air Combat Command from June 1992 to July 1995. His other four-star assignment include being the 24th Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force from June 1990 to March 1991, and Commander, Tactical Air Command from March 1991 to June 1992.
John Michael Loh | |
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Born | (1938-03-14) March 14, 1938 (age 86) Washington, D.C. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1960–1995 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Air Combat Command Tactical Air Command Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Aeronautical Systems Division |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
Relations | Lieutenant General Michael A. Loh (son) |
Loh graduated from Gonzaga College High School, Washington, D.C., in 1956 and the United States Air Force Academy in 1960. He has a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He commanded the Aeronautical Systems Division, Air Force Systems Command. He also commanded Tactical Air Command, then upon its deactivation, became the first commander of Air Combat Command. He is a command pilot with more than 4,300 flying hours, primarily in fighter aircraft, and flew 204 combat missions in the Vietnam War. Loh retired from the USAF on July 1, 1995. He founded JML & Associates, Inc. the same year.[2]