Bruce A. Wright Explained

Bruce A. Wright
Placeofburial Label:	Place of burial
Nickname:	Orville
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1973–2008
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	United 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
Awards:	Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit
Alma Mater:	United States Air Force Academy (BS) Golden Gate University (MPA)

Bruce A. Wright is a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general who is the current president of the Air & Space Forces Association.^{[1] [2]} He last served in active duty as commander of United States Forces Japan and 5th Air Force from February 2005 to April 2008.^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

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
		June 6, 1973
		June 6, 1975
		June 6, 1977
		October 1, 1983
		June 1, 1988
		December 1, 1992
		June 1, 1998
		January 1, 2001
		December 10, 2001

Notes and References

1. Web site: President. Air Force Association.
2. Air Force Association Announces Lt Gen Bruce Wright as New President.
3. Web site: LIEUTENANT GENERAL BRUCE A. WRIGHT. www.af.mil.
4. Web site: Bruce Wright. www.csis.org.
5. Web site: Bruce Wright - Recipient -. valor.militarytimes.com.
6. Web site: USFJ leader: Bond with Japan strengthening. Stars and Stripes.
7. Web site: 5th AF commander takes to the skies one last time. Pacific Air Forces. 7 February 2008 .
8. Web site: New USFJ commander renews friendship with Misawa mayor. Stars and Stripes.