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 GENERAL PHILIP M. BREEDLOVE
New vice chief of staff takes office

Posted 1/14/2011 Email story   Print story

    


by Tech. Sgt. Jess Harvey
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs


1/14/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS)  -- Gen. Philip M. Breedlove took over as vice chief of staff of the Air Force Jan. 14, succeeding Gen. Carrol H. "Howie" Chandler who held the position since August 2009.

General Breedlove most recently served as the Air Force deputy chief of staff for operations, plans and requirements, a position he held since August 2009.

The vice chief of staff assists the chief of staff with organizing, training, and equipping 680,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces serving in the U.S. and overseas. General Breedlove also presides over the Air Staff and serves as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Requirements Oversight Council and Deputy Advisory Working Group.

General Breedlove holds two master's degrees, one from Arizona State University and one from the National War College, and a bachelor's degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. Among his many assignments, General Breedlove served as the 3rd Air Force commander at Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

The general is a command pilot with more than 3,500 flying hours, primarily in the F-16 Fighting Falcon. He has received numerous awards, including the Distinguished Service Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal and the Legion of Merit with three oak leaf clusters.



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1/20/2011 6:53:09 AM ET
Congrats Gen Breedlove
Lt Col Robert Ricks, RAF Mildenhall
 
1/19/2011 2:56:36 AM ET
You guys trying to get a job
Danny, RAFL
 
1/18/2011 10:25:47 PM ET
I remember Gen Breedlove then Colonel was our Wolf at Kunsan back in 2000-2001. An outstanding leader and commander. The AF is indeed in good hands.
R.B., DCMA
 
1/18/2011 7:03:16 PM ET
Well deserved, General. I served under your command at Luke AFB. I carry your leadership traits into the civilian sector, mentoring future leaders.
Angelo L. Huertas, West Point Pa
 
1/18/2011 1:54:33 PM ET
He is an amazing person and a great leader He was my wing commander in Aviano and I was proud to serve under him
Rory Schlosberg, McChord AFB WA
 
1/18/2011 7:15:10 AM ET
Bwana sir--congrats You remain the finest Airman with whom and for whom I've ever served. I'll follow you anywhere
Jim Kennedy, WPAFB
 
1/18/2011 6:45:41 AM ET
Many congrats Gen Breedlove You'll continue to serve our airmen well.
Marty Giere, McLean VA
 
1/18/2011 6:09:22 AM ET
Gen. Breedlove was my Wolf at Kunsan and then the Wing Commander at Luke. I must say he was one of the fairest and level headed commanders I ever served under. Congrats Sir
TSgt Daniel Hopkins, Sheppard AFB TX
 
1/15/2011 9:26:34 PM ET
Simply the finest. This bodes well for our AF to have a man of such character and conviction. WIG and To the Colors to General Bwana...
George Youstra, Beale AFB CA
 
1/15/2011 4:42:57 PM ET
Congratulations, General. Barb and I are very pleased about your promotion and proud to have served with you at Cannon AFB. You worked hard and it shows. Doc would have been so proud.
John and Barb Schuller, Grand Forks AFB ND
 
1/15/2011 4:04:37 AM ET
Congratulations, Phil, on a job very deserved. Both HP and I are honored to have worked with you when your military career was just starting. May God bless take care of and keep both you and your family safe in the years ahead. Best wishes and Congratulations. HP and Alina White
Alina White, Glendale AZ
 
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