David Julazadeh

David J. Julazadeh
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Air Force
Service years
1989–2024
Rank
Lieutenant General
NicknameDave
Commands455th Air Expeditionary Wing
52nd Fighter Wing
56th Operations Support Squadron
Conflicts
War in Afghanistan
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (4)
Legion of Merit
Distinguished Flying Cross

David J. Julazadeh is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy chief of staff for capability development of Allied Command Transformation, succeeding Thomas Sharpy. He served as the chief of staff of the United States European Command. Previously, he was the director for plans, policy, strategy, and capabilities of the Pacific Air Forces.

Julazadeh is from East Peoria, Illinois and graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in 1984. He attended the University of Kansas, graduating in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. Julazadeh later earned a Master of Aeronautical Science degree from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University in 1994 and a Master of Military Operational Art and Science degree from the Air Command and Staff College in 2003.

References

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