Paul T. Johnson | |
Birth Date: | 26 April 1958 |
Birth Place: | Gadsden, Alabama |
Allegiance: | United States |
Serviceyears: | 1985 – 2016 |
Rank: | Major General |
Commands: | 451st Air Expeditionary Group (2010–11) 355th Fighter Wing (2008–10) 354th Operations Group (2004–06) 75th Fighter Squadron (2000–02) |
Battles: | Operation Desert Storm Operation Northern Watch Operation Enduring Freedom |
Awards: | Air Force Cross Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star (2) Defense Meritorious Service Medal Meritorious Service Medal (3) Air Medal (3) |
Paul T. Johnson (born April 26, 1958) is a retired major general in the United States Air Force.[1] He was commander of the 355th Fighter Wing and 451st Air Expeditionary Wing, and has served in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Northern Watch, and Operation Enduring Freedom. He was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in May 1985. He received the Air Force Cross for rescuing a stranded U.S. Navy pilot, Lieutenant Devon Jones.
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