| Bruce A. Wright | |
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 Official portrait, 2005 | |
| Nickname(s) | Orville |
| Born | c. 1951 (age 72–73) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1973–2008 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Forces Japan 5th Air Force Air Intelligence Agency Joint Information Operations Center 35th Fighter Wing 86th Operations Group 52nd Support Group 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Air Force Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit |
| Alma mater | United States Air Force Academy (BS) Golden Gate University (MPA) |
Bruce A. Wright is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who is the current president of the Air & Space Forces Association. He last served in active duty as commander of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to April 2008.
After retiring, he worked at Lockheed Martin for nine years.
Dates of promotion
Wright was promoted to the following ranks:
| Insignia | Rank | Date of rank |
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Second Lieutenant | June 6, 1973 |
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First Lieutenant | June 6, 1975 |
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Captain | June 6, 1977 |
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Major | October 1, 1983 |
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Lieutenant Colonel | June 1, 1988 |
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Colonel | December 1, 1992 |
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Brigadier General | June 1, 1998 |
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Major General | January 1, 2001 |
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Lieutenant General | December 10, 2001 |
References
This article incorporates public domain material from the United States Air Force
- ^ "President". Air Force Association.
- "Air Force Association Announces Lt Gen Bruce Wright as New President" (Press release).
- ^ "LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRUCE A. WRIGHT". www.af.mil.
- "Bruce Wright". www.csis.org.
- "Bruce Wright - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com.
- "USFJ leader: Bond with Japan strengthening". Stars and Stripes.
- "5th AF commander takes to the skies one last time". Pacific Air Forces. 7 February 2008.
- "New USFJ commander renews friendship with Misawa mayor". Stars and Stripes.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded byThomas C. Waskow | Commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force 2005–2008 |
Succeeded byEdward A. Rice Jr. |
| Non-profit organization positions | ||
| Preceded byLarry O. Spencer | President of the Air Force Association 2019–2024 |
Incumbent |
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