Michael Minihan
Michael A. "Mike" Minihan (born 1967) is a general in the United States Air Force who serves as the commander of Air Mobility Command since October 5, 2021.[1][2] He most recently served as the deputy commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command from September 2019 to August 2021. He previously served as its chief of staff from January 2019 to September 2019. He was commissioned in 1990 through ROTC at Auburn University in Alabama.[3]
General Michael Minihan piloting a Lockheed-Martin C-130J Super Hercules.
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| Born | 1967 (age 54–55) |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Air Mobility Command 89th Airlift Wing 19th Airlift Wing |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3) |
In July 2021, he was nominated and confirmed for promotion to general and assignment as the commander of Air Mobility Command, set to succeed Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, who has been nominated to head United States Transportation Command.[4][5]
Awards and decorations
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US Air Force Command Pilot Badge |
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Air Force Basic Manpower and Personnel Badge |
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Headquarters Air Force Badge |
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- General Minihan is also a recipient of the Order of Saint Maurice.
Effective dates of promotions[3]
Minihan is administered the reaffirmation oath by General Charles Q. Brown Jr., chief of staff of the Air Force after his promotion to general, on October 4, 2021.
| Rank | Date |
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 Second Lieutenant | November 12, 1989 |
 First Lieutenant | November 12, 1991 |
 Captain | November 12, 1993 |
 Major | March 1, 2001 |
 Lieutenant Colonel | April 1, 2004 |
 Colonel | September 1, 2007 |
 Brigadier General | March 2, 2015 |
 Major General | July 3, 2018 |
 Lieutenant General | September 27, 2019 |
 General | October 5, 2021 |
References
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- "Webcast: AMC Change of Command 2021". DVIDS. Retrieved 2021-09-30.
- "GENERAL MIKE MINIHAN". Retrieved 6 October 2021.
- "Lieutenant General Mike Minihan (USAF)". U.S. Air Force. July 30, 2021. Archived from the original on July 30, 2021. Retrieved August 5, 2021.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - "PN809 — Lt. Gen. Michael A. Minihan — Air Force". U.S. Congress. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - McCullouch, Amy (2021-07-14). "Biden Nominates First Commander for Space Systems Command, New Boss at AMC". Air Force Magazine. Retrieved 2021-07-14.
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