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Bruce A. Wright

Bruce A. Wright is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the president of the Air & Space Forces Association. He last served in active duty as commander of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to April 2008.

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Bruce A. Wright
Official portrait, 2005
NicknameOrville
Bornc. 1951 (age 74–75)
AllegianceUnited States
Branch
United States Air Force
Service years
1973–2008
Rank
Lieutenant General
CommandsUnited States Forces Japan
5th Air Force
Air Intelligence Agency
Joint Information Operations Center
35th Fighter Wing
86th Operations Group
52nd Support Group
614th Tactical Fighter Squadron
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
EducationUnited States Air Force Academy (BS)
Golden Gate University (MPA)

Bruce A. Wright is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the president of the Air & Space Forces Association.12 He last served in active duty as commander of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to April 2008.345678

After retiring, he worked at Lockheed Martin for nine years.1

Dates of promotion

Wright was promoted to the following ranks:3

Insignia Rank Date of rank
Second Lieutenant June 6, 1973
First Lieutenant June 6, 1975
Captain June 6, 1977
Major October 1, 1983
Lieutenant Colonel June 1, 1988
Colonel December 1, 1992
Brigadier General June 1, 1998
Major General January 1, 2001
Lieutenant General December 10, 2001
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