Evan Dertien Explained

Evan C. Dertien
Nickname:	Weed
Birth Place:	Colorado Springs, Colorado^[1]
Allegiance:	United States
Branch:	United States Air Force
Serviceyears:	1992–2024
Rank:	Major General
Commands:	Air Force Test Center Air Force Research Laboratory 96th Test Wing 412th Test Wing 40th Flight Test Squadron
Awards:	Legion of Merit (3)

Evan Carleton Dertien is a retired United States Air Force major general who served as the commander of the Air Force Test Center.^[2] He most recently served as the director for air, space, and cyberspace operations of the Air Force Materiel Command and prior to that served as the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory. In February 2021, he was confirmed for promotion to major general and assigned to become the commander of the Air Force Test Center, replacing Maj Gen Christopher Azzano.^{[3] [4] [5] [6] [7]} He assumed his present assignment on July 15, 2021.^[8]

Notes and References

1. https://s3.amazonaws.com/usafayearbooks/1993.pdf
2. Web site: MAJOR GENERAL EVAN C. DERTIEN. 2021-05-26.
3. Web site: BRIGADIER GENERAL EVAN C. DERTIEN. www.af.mil.
4. Web site: General Officer Assignments. U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.
5. Web site: General Officer Assignments 2021 | Officer Assignments. February 12, 2021.
6. Web site: Dertien Assigned as Commander, AFRL. April 2, 2020. SIGNAL Magazine.
7. Web site: New commander named to Eglin AFB. March 28, 2017. South Santa Rosa News.
8. Web site: LIVE: Air Force Test Center Change Of Command Ceremony Major General Evan C. Dertien. . 2021-07-15.