David Julazadeh Explained

David J. Julazadeh
Nickname:	Dave
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1989–present
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	455th Air Expeditionary Wing 52nd Fighter Wing 56th Operations Support Squadron
Battles:	War in Afghanistan
Awards:	Legion of Merit Distinguished Flying Cross

David J. Julazadeh is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the deputy chief of staff for capability development of Allied Command Transformation, succeeding Thomas Sharpy.^{[1] [2]} He most recently 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.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]}

Julazadeh is from East Peoria, Illinois^[7] and graduated from Illinois Valley Central High School in 1984.^{[8] [9] [10]} 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.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Web site: PN960 – Nomination, 117th Congress (2021–2022). August 4, 2021. www.congress.gov.
2. General Officer Announcement . August 5, 2021. www.defense.gov . August 6, 2021.
3. Web site: MAJOR GENERAL DAVID J. JULAZADEH. September 2020. www.af.mil. August 5, 2020.
4. Web site: David Julazadeh – Recipient -. valor.militarytimes.com.
5. Web site: U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Dave Julazadeh, left, commander of 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, center, speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Victor Pereira, left, commander of 83rd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron, during an immersion tour on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 16, 2015.. www.defense.gov.
6. Web site: Germany fighter wing's new commander takes lead in era of change. Stars and Stripes.
7. Web site: Man behind 52 FW mission sets priorities. November 15, 2012 .
8. Book: Sequence . 1984 . 113 . Illinois Valley Central High School . Chillicothe, Illinois.
9. Web site: IVC Bands Mission & History . Illinois Valley Central Bands . August 12, 2021.
10. News: District financially safe for next year . Karen . Moewe . May 4, 2016 . Journal Star . Gannett Co., Inc. . Peoria, Illinois . August 12, 2021.