Norton A. Schwartz
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Norton Allan Schwartz (born December 14, 1951)[1] is a retired United States Air Force general[2] who served as the 19th Chief of Staff of the Air Force from August 12, 2008, until his retirement in 2012.[3] He previously served as commander, United States Transportation Command from September 2005 to August 2008. He is currently the president and CEO of the Institute for Defense Analyses, serving since January 2, 2020.[4]
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Norton Allan Schwartz | |
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Born | (1951-12-14) December 14, 1951 (age 72) Toms River, New Jersey |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1973–2012 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | Chief of Staff of the Air Force U.S. Transportation Command Eleventh Air Force Alaskan Command U.S. Special Operations Command-Pacific 16th Special Operations Wing 36th Airlift Squadron |
Battles/wars | Gulf War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (4) Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (3) Full list |
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