Ricky Rupp
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Ricky Rupp | |
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| File:Lt Gen Ricky N. Rupp.jpg | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1989–2024 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | United States Forces Japan Fifth Air Force Air Force District of Washington 320th Air Expeditionary Wing 22nd Air Refueling Wing 14th Airlift Squadron |
| Awards | Air Force Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal (4) Legion of Merit |
Ricky N. Rupp is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the commander of United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force from 2021 to 2024.[1] He previously served as commander of the Air Force District of Washington from 2019 to 2021. Previously, he was the director of operations of the United States Transportation Command from 2017 to 2019.[2][3][4][5]
In July 2021, he was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as the commander of Fifth Air Force and the United States Forces Japan, succeeding Kevin Schneider.[6][7]
Awards and decorations
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Effective dates of promotions
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| File:US Air Force O1 shoulderboard rotated.svg Second Lieutenant | May 4, 1989 |
| File:US Air Force O2 shoulderboard rotated.svg First Lieutenant | May 4, 1991 |
| File:US Air Force O3 shoulderboard rotated.svg Captain | May 4, 1993 |
| File:US Air Force O4 shoulderboard rotated.svg Major | July 1, 2000 |
| File:US Air Force O5 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant Colonel | April 1, 2004 |
| File:US Air Force O6 shoulderboard rotated.svg Colonel | August 1, 2009 |
| File:US Air Force O7 shoulderboard rotated.svg Brigadier General | November 7, 2014 |
| File:US Air Force O8 shoulderboard rotated (1949–1994).svg Major General | June 2, 2018 |
| File:US Air Force O9 shoulderboard rotated.svg Lieutenant General | August 27, 2021 |
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References
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External links
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