Derek France Explained

Derek France
Birth Place:	Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Branch Label:	Branch
Serviceyears:	1992–present
Rank:	Lieutenant General
Commands:	Ninth Air Force Third Air Force 380th Air Expeditionary Wing 325th Fighter Wing 3rd Operations Group 43rd Fighter Squadron
Awards:	Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (3)

Derek Charles France^[1] (born) is a United States Air Force lieutenant general who served as the commander of the Ninth Air Force. He previously served as the commander of Third Air Force.^{[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]}

In March 2024, France was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and appointment as commander of the Ninth Air Force.^{[9] [10]}

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Yearbook . 1992 . s3.amazonaws.com . 2021-02-17.
2. Web site: Svan. Jennifer. Command nominations include assignment changes for Air Force in Europe. 2022-04-07. 2022-04-09. Stars and Stripes.
3. Web site: Grimaldo. Edgar. Third Air Force welcomes new commander, Maj. Gen. France takes reins of USAFE-AFAFRICA's only NAF. 2022-06-22. 2022-06-22. 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs. Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. DVIDS.
4. Web site: MAJOR GENERAL DEREK C. FRANCE. www.af.mil.
5. Web site: Col. Derek C. France speaks to media. www.tyndall.af.mil.
6. Web site: Commander shadows pharmacy technician. www.tyndall.af.mil.
7. Web site: Colonel Derek C. France, 325th Fighter Wing commander. www.tyndall.af.mil.
8. Web site: 3RD Operations Group welcomes new commander. www.jber.jb.mil.
9. Web site: PN1495 — Maj. Gen. Derek C. France — Air Force. U.S. Congress. 2024-03-12 .
10. Web site: General Officer Announcements. U.S. Department of Defense.