Paul J. Fletcher | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2003 | |
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Years of service | 1974–2007 |
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Commands | Combat Operations 435th Tactical Airlift Wing 37th Tactical Airlift Squadron 62nd Tactical Airlift Strategic Planner Operational Plans & Interoperability Directorate (J7) Commandant Combat Aerial Commander 314th Operations Group 16th Air Force 314th Airlift Wing Plans & Programs Washington D.C. Vice Commander 16th Air Force Commander 16th Air Force |
Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal with oak leaf cluster Legion of Merit with oak leaf cluster Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf cluster Humanitarian Service Medal |
Major General Paul J. Fletcher is a retired senior United States Air Force officer, who served as Vice Commander, 3rd Air Force, from 2006 to 2007. He was commissioned through the Washington State University United States Air Force Reserve Officers' Training Corps program. His experience includes airlift operations; programming; acquisition management; joint planning for modeling and simulation support for training; and standing up the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course. He has commanded at the squadron, group and wing levels, and has flown more than 3,500 hours, primarily in the C-130E.